24 V.S.A. App. ch. 5, § 1005: Vacancy in the Office of City Manager

(a) During times of vacation and planned absences, the City Manager shall designate an acting City Manager to perform the duties of the Office. In the event of a vacancy in the Office of City Manager, or during the temporary absence or disability of the City Manager, the City Council, by resolution of the majority of its members, may appoint an acting City Manager to perform the duties of the Office. The Council shall set the compensation of the person so appointed.

(b) The acting City Manager shall have all the powers and duties of the City Manager, except any appointment or removal of officials or employees by the acting City Manager shall be confirmed by the City Council.