Vermont H0694 approves amendments to the Town of Bennington's charter, allowing contract-based exceptions to removal procedures for the Town Manager.

Vermont H0694 approves amendments to the Town of Bennington's charter, specifically allowing contract-based exceptions to the current requirement for notice, cause, and hearing for the removal of the Town Manager. Under the new amendment, the Town Manager may be removed without cause by a majority of the Select Board, provided there is 90 days’ written notice. During this 90-day period, the Town Manager may be suspended with pay. The General Assembly enacted this change, following voter approval on March 4, 2025.

Vermont H0694 approves amendments to the Town of Bennington's charter, allowing contract-based exceptions to removal procedures for the Town Manager.

Vermont H0694 approves amendments to the Town of Bennington's charter, specifically allowing contract-based exceptions to the current requirement for notice, cause, and hearing for the removal of the Town Manager. Under the new amendment, the Town Manager may be removed without cause by a majority of the Select Board, provided there is 90 days’ written notice. During this 90-day period, the Town Manager may be suspended with pay. The General Assembly enacted this change, following voter approval on March 4, 2025.