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Charter commission considers longer terms for finance and law directors to retain staff
Summary
The Stowe Charter Review Commission discussed a proposal to let elected finance and law directors serve an additional four-year term, citing retention concerns for lower-paid elected positions; commissioners sought public feedback but took no formal vote.
The Charter Review Commission for the City of Stowe discussed a proposal to change the charter so elected finance and law directors could serve an additional four-year term beyond the current structure, citing retention and continuity concerns.
Commissioners said finance and law director positions are lower paid than equivalent private-sector roles and often serve as career stepping stones, prompting the commission to consider allowing three consecutive four-year terms for those offices while leaving the mayor and council term…
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