TOWN OF BENSON, VERMONT
Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance
On April 28th, the Selectboard of the Town of Benson, Vermont, adopted Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance pursuant Ethics. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1972 to inform the public of this Ordinance and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove this ordinance.
The full text of the Ordinance may be examined at the Town of Benson Town Office at 2760 Stage Road, Benson, Vt 05743 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 an ordinance 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 amendments 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 of the amendments. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the ordinance shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption.
PERSON TO CONTACT
Additional information pertaining to this ordinance may be obtained by contacting Heidi Chandler, Town Clerk, or by calling 802-537-2611 during regular office hours.