Joint resolution establishing a procedure for the conduct of the election of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College trustees by plurality vote by the General Assembly in 2025

The Vermont Joint Resolution 013 establishes a new procedure for how trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College will be elected. Starting in 2025, these elections will be decided by a plurality vote from the General Assembly, meaning the candidate with the most votes wins, rather than requiring a majority.

Supporters of this resolution argue that using a plurality vote simplifies the election process and allows for a more straightforward decision-making approach. They believe it will encourage more candidates to run and make the elections more accessible for both lawmakers and voters.

Critics may argue that a plurality voting system could lead to the election of trustees who do not have broad support among the General Assembly. They might express concerns that this change could diminish the quality of governance at the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College by prioritizing quick decisions over consensus.