March 17, 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, March 17, 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 Deputy Manager
Karen Adams at 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452, by calling (802) 878-1341 during regular office
hours, or by emailing at manager@essex.org.