The Vermont Statutes Online
The Statutes below include the actions of the 2025 session of the General Assembly.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
(Cite as: 24 App. V.S.A. ch. 3, § 327)
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§ 327. Powers supplemental; construction
(a) The powers conferred by sections 321 through 326 of this charter are supplemental
and alternative to other powers conferred by law, and these sections are intended
as an independent and comprehensive conferral of powers to accomplish the purpose
set forth herein.
(b) The provisions of these sections shall be liberally construed in order to effect their
purpose.
(c) If any provision of these sections shall be held invalid in any circumstance, such
invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or circumstances.
(d) These sections shall be construed in all respects so as to meet all constitutional
requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of these sections, all steps
shall be taken that are necessary to meet constitutional requirements whether or not
such steps are required by statute.