§ 8. General powers
The Town shall have all powers that Towns have under the Constitution and laws of the State of Vermont, as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter, together with all powers that may hereafter be granted to towns by the Legislature. All such powers shall be exercised in the manner prescribed in this charter or, if not prescribed herein, in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance. The Town’s powers shall include such as may be necessarily or reasonably implied from other powers and shall be construed liberally in favor of the Town; any mention of specific powers in this charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general power stated in this section.
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters
App § 1. Authority of citizens
App § 2. Meetings and elections
App § 5. Reconsideration of actions taken
App § 6. Board of Civil Authority
App § 7. Nomination of candidates
App § 9. Intergovernmental relations
App § 10. Elected officers; general
App § 17. Town manager; appointment; term
App § 18. Removal of the Town Manager
App § 20. Responsibilities of the Town Manager in general
App § 21. Powers and duties in particular
App § 22. Noninterference with administration
App § 23. Filling of a vacancy
App § 24. Compensation of the Town Manager
App § 35a. Bonding; Aldrich Public Library
App § 36. Meetings; open government
App § 39. Compensation and fees
App § 40. Conflict of interest
App § 42. Mergers and consolidation of municipalities