The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 24 Appendix : Municipal Charters
Chapter 123 : Town of Hardwick
Subchapter 005 : SELECTBOARD
(Cite as: 24 App. V.S.A. ch. 123, § 504)-
§ 504. Jurisdiction over offices and employees
Neither the Selectboard nor any of its members shall direct or request the appointment, by any officer or employee of the Town, of any person to office or employment, or their suspension or removal therefrom, or in any manner take part in the appointment, discipline, or removal of subordinates and employees of the Town, except as otherwise provided in this charter. The Selectboard and its members shall deal with that position of the service of the Town for which the Manager is responsible solely through the Town Manager and neither the Selectboard or any of its members shall give any orders or request any action by a subordinate in office. This shall not be construed to prohibit the Selectboard from recommending to the Town Manager a prospective employee for consideration and making general complaints to the Town Manager.
