Governor of Vermont

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Governor of Vermont
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Arms of the State of Vermont
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Incumbent
Phil Scott
since January 5, 2017
Government of Vermont
Status Head of state
Head of government
Residence None official
Seat State House
(Ceremonial office)
The Pavilion
(Working office)
Nominator Political parties
Appointer Majority vote
Term length Two years, no term limits
Constituting instrument Constitution of Vermont
Precursor Governor of the Vermont Republic
Inaugural holder Thomas Chittenden
Deputy Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
Salary$142,542 (2013) [1]
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

The governor of Vermont is the head of government of the U.S. state of Vermont. The officeholder is elected in even-numbered years by direct voting for a term of two years. Vermont and bordering New Hampshire are the only states to hold gubernatorial elections every two years, instead of every four as in the other 48 U.S. states. [2]

Contents

There is no limit on the number of terms a Vermont governor can serve. [3] If no candidate receives at least 50% plus one vote of all votes for governor cast in the election, the governor of Vermont is then elected by the state legislature. [4] The incumbent Vermont governor is Republican Phil Scott. He was sworn in on January 5, 2017, becoming Vermont's 82nd governor.

Function

Detail of The Pavilion in Montpelier, location of the governor of Vermont's working offices PavilionMansard3.png
Detail of The Pavilion in Montpelier, location of the governor of Vermont's working offices

The governor's working offices are located in The Pavilion in the state capital of Montpelier, Vermont. The Governor's ceremonial office, used during the legislative session of the General Assembly, is located in the Vermont State House, also in Montpelier.

The Constitution of Vermont details the powers of the governor: [5]

The lieutenant governor of Vermont is elected separately from the governor. [6] If the incumbent governor dies, resigns or is removed from office via impeachment, then the lieutenant governor becomes governor. [6] The lieutenant governor is also the lieutenant general "forces of the State". [6]

Succession

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References

  1. "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  2. Ring, Wilson (November 7, 2006). "Two-year terms in Vt., New Hampshire, keep governors constantly on the campaign trail". Associated Press. Retrieved November 11, 2018 via Barre Montpelier Times Argus .
  3. "Vermont 2002 Midterm Election". www.thegreenpapers.com. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  4. Constitution of Vermont Chapter 2, Section 20.
  5. "Vermont Governor". Run For Office. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 "Vermont Constitution – 1793 – Chapter II". sos.vermont.gov. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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