Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Vermont State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a two-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies and entities receiving state funds.
Read scorecard → 02 OmbudsmanUnder 13 V.S.A. § 5259, the Defender General — appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation for a four-year term — must independently investigate every inmate death, serious suicide attempt,...
Read scorecard → 03 Civilian ReviewThe Vermont Criminal Justice Council (VCJC) is Vermont's combined POST/decertification body, established by 20 V.S.A. § 2351. Its 24 members include law enforcement commissioners and association...
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