2011 Vermont Code
Title 24 Appendix Municipal Charters
Chapter 245 VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE
§ 3 General corporate powers

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APPENDIX

Municipal Charters

PART III

Villages

CHAPTER 245. VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE

Subchapter I. General Provisions

§ 245-3. General corporate powers

(a) The village of Morrisville in and by that name may sue and be sued, prosecute and defend in any court. The village may purchase, take and hold, sell and convey real estate and personal property necessary for its corporate purposes. The village shall have the power to own and operate any public utility, and to construct and install all facilities that are reasonably needed or useful for public service. The village may also furnish service to adjacent and nearby territories that may conveniently be served by a municipally-owned and operated utility.

(b) The village is empowered to alter the bounds upon compliance with the provisions of Chapter 151 of the Public Laws (Chapter 164 of the Vermont Statutes, 1947, as proposed) and enactments in amendment thereof.

(c) The village shall have all the powers granted to villages and other municipal corporations by the constitution and laws of this state. It may enact ordinances, bylaws, and regulations, and impose penalties for the violation thereof. The fine for breach of a village bylaw and the procedure for recovering the same shall be in accordance with section 1311 of Title 24 and any amendments thereto.

(d) For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience, the village shall have all those powers enumerated under section 2291 of Title 24 and any amendments thereto.