Vermont H0957 approves amendments to the Town of Williston's charter to eliminate elected listers and allow for contracted assessors.

Vermont H0957 approves amendments to the Town of Williston's charter, allowing voters to eliminate the elected office of lister and instead employ or contract with a professionally qualified assessor. The bill specifies that the term of any lister in office at the time of the vote will expire 45 days after the vote or when an assessor is appointed. The assessor will have the same powers and duties as listers, as prescribed by state statutes. The bill also includes provisions for the Board for the Abatement of Taxes and the assessment of property.

Vermont H0957 approves amendments to the Town of Williston's charter to eliminate elected listers and allow for contracted assessors.

Vermont H0957 approves amendments to the Town of Williston's charter, allowing voters to eliminate the elected office of lister and instead employ or contract with a professionally qualified assessor. The bill specifies that the term of any lister in office at the time of the vote will expire 45 days after the vote or when an assessor is appointed. The assessor will have the same powers and duties as listers, as prescribed by state statutes. The bill also includes provisions for the Board for the Abatement of Taxes and the assessment of property.