Montpelier, Vermont was first chartered as a town on August 14, 1781, chosen as the state capital in 1805, and subsequently incorporated as a city in 1894.[1] Under the city charter, the government of the city consists of a mayor, city manager, and city council, in what is called a Mayor–council–manager government. The mayor is elected to a two-year term by residents of Montpelier and presides over city council meetings. The city council consists of the mayor and six elected city counselors - two from each of Montpelier's three voting districts and serve two-year terms. The city manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the city council.[2]