The bill enacts amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex, which were approved by voters on March 4, 2025. It includes various updates to the town's governance structure, such as the retention of corporate existence, the application of Vermont Statutes Annotated, and the powers of the Selectboard. Notably, the Selectboard is now explicitly defined, and provisions for the appointment of a Town Manager and other officials have been clarified. The bill also introduces a new Department of Assessment, replacing the previous Department of Real Estate Appraisal, and outlines its responsibilities regarding property appraisal and taxation.

Additionally, the bill makes several changes to procedural aspects of town governance, including the organization of the Selectboard, the conduct of town meetings, and the process for budget preparation and public hearings. It emphasizes transparency by mandating that all meetings of the Selectboard be open to the public and establishes guidelines for the appointment and removal of town employees. The act will take effect upon passage, and it repeals a specific section of the Vermont Statutes Annotated related to the town's charter.