24 V.S.A. App. ch. 4, § 604: Vacancy in office of City Manager

The Manager, by letter filed with the City Clerk, may appoint a staff member to perform the Manager’s duties in the event of the Manager’s absence due to disability, incapacitation, or vacation unless the Manager has previously appointed a staff member as assistant manager or deputy manager, who would automatically assume the Manager’s responsibilities in the Manager’s absence. If the Manager fails to make such designations, the Council may by resolution appoint an officer or employee of the City to perform the duties of the Manager until the Manager is able to return to duty.