§ 501 - Power to Adopt Bylaws - Vermont Statutes

§ 1-501. Creation and organization

For the purpose of coordinating and integrating the inspection services and allied services of the city, and to provide proper and effective administration of building, electrical, plumbing, fire prevention, housing and zoning laws of the city and state within the city, the city council shall, by ordinance, create a department to be designated the department of buildings and housing, and prescribe its powers, duties and functions. Within the department shall be:

(a) The building inspector who shall be the administrative head of the department subject, at all times, to the control and direction of the city manager;

(b) The inspector of electrical wiring;

(c) The plumbing inspector;

(d) Any other inspector or officer of the city designated by the city council.