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Adoption Notice - Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance
TOWN OF WILLISTON On August 18, 2026, the Selectboard of the Town of Williston, Vermont, adopted the “Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance” pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1997. This notice is published pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1972 to inform the public of this adoption and of the citizens’ right to petition for a vote to disapprove the adoption. The full text of the Ordinance is available for review during regular business hours at the Williston Town Hall, 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT, and also attached below. Title 24 V.S.A. § 1973 grants citizens the right to petition for a vote at a special or annual Town Meeting to disapprove 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 adoption of 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 adoption, by October 1, 2026. Unless a petition requesting a vote is filed pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 1973, the "Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance" shall become effective sixty (60) days from the date of said adoption, October 17, 2026. Additional information pertaining to this Ordinance may be obtained by contacting: Erin Dickinson, Assistant Town Manager Town of Williston (802) 876-1176 edickinson@willistonvt.org Publication Dates: August 27, 2026 (Williston Observer) |
