Apply by August 12.
The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is accepting application for the VLCT Board of Directors. Applications are due Monday, August 12. Please consider applying or nominating a municipal leader today.
VLCT is the statewide association of cities and towns, and proudly counts every city and town in Vermont among its members. VLCT supports providing authority, autonomy, and resources to cities and towns so that local elected and appointed officials have the tools needed to discharge important responsibilities.
According to the VLCT Bylaws, members of the Board of Directors shall be “qualified officials” of full member cities or towns – that is, selectpersons, mayors, municipal managers, clerks, treasurers, or persons in positions established in municipal charters with responsibilities comparable to one of the above. Persons elected to the Board of Directors must be able to attend monthly Board meetings at the VLCT office in downtown Montpelier, on a virtual platform or by telephone, usually starting at noon and lasting three to four hours.
When elected to the Board, you will be asked to do the following:
- provide overall governance of the organization;
- assist in formulating VLCT’s legislative municipal policy for membership approval;
- provide direction to VLCT’s long-range strategic goals and objectives;
- support VLCT’s implementation of its mission to serve and strengthen local government; and
- give direction to staff during the legislative session in the context of the adopted Municipal Policy, including occasionally testifying before legislative committees or executive branch agencies.
Being a Board member also requires attending Town Fair and the Annual Meeting. It may involve membership on VLCT policy committees or legislatively established study committees. Many members of the Board are asked on occasion to act as an “ambassador” for the League by visiting neighboring towns and cities to explain our programs and policies, and to seek input from other local officials. VLCT provides reimbursement for travel expenses plus a small per diem for attendance at Board meetings.
Among the criteria for Board membership are geographic distribution, balance among qualified offices, and representation from different sized municipalities. A list of current VLCT Board members can be found on our website.
If you or a qualified individual you know wants to help VLCT serve and strengthen Vermont’s cities, towns and villages, please fill out the form below.