TOWN OF ESSEX
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CODE OF ETHICS INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE
February 24, 2025, 6:35 PM
The Selectboard of the Town of Essex, Vermont hereby gives notice that a public hearing to consider final passage of Chapter 1.05 Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance, a new provision to Title 1 of the Essex Municipal Code. The hearing will be held in person and online via Zoom:
- Monday, February 24, 2025, 6:35 PM at the Town Offices at 81 Main St., Essex Junction and online or by telephone (dial (888) 788-0099 and enter meeting ID: 98785691140, passcode: 032060
CONCISE SUMMARY
The Selectboard of the Town of Essex hereby ordains changes to the Municipal Ordinance, Title 1, General Provisions. The purpose of the Ordinance is to enact procedures for the investigation of complaints that allege a municipal officer has violated Vermont’s Municipal Code of Ethics and the enforcement in instances of substantiated complaints, including methods of enforcement and available remedies.
The full text of the Ordinance may be viewed on the Town of Essex website at www.essexvt.org and examined at the Town of Essex Town Office at 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, Vermont and may be examined during regular office hours.
CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE
Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove ordinances adopted by the Selectboard. To exercise this right, citizens must present to the Selectboard or the Town Clerk a petition for a vote on the question of disapproving the ordinance signed by not less than five percent (5%) of the Town’s qualified voters. The petition must be presented within forty-four (44) days following the date of the adoption by the Selectboard.
PERSON TO CONTACT
Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting Town Manager Greg Duggan at 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 or by calling (802) 878-1341 during regular office hours.
VIEW THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE (pdf)