The Joint Resolution J.R.S. 13, introduced by Senator Baruth, establishes a procedure for the election of three trustees for the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College by plurality vote during a Joint Assembly scheduled for February 20, 2025. This resolution aims to streamline the election process, allowing all candidates to be voted on in a single ballot, where members can select up to three candidates. The three candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be elected to fill the vacancies.

The resolution also addresses the potential for tie votes, stipulating that if a tie occurs during the initial balloting, additional ballots will be conducted until all vacancies are filled by the candidates with the most votes. This approach is intended to save time and simplify the election process, contrasting with previous elections that required multiple ballots. Overall, the resolution seeks to enhance the efficiency of the trustee election for the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College.