The following is a list of resources to consider including as you prepare a compendium of resources for your Selectboard. Start with available documents and add to the compendium over time.
- Local Officials and Contact Information (page from Town Report or form to fill in that includes terms and dates)
- List of Employees by Department and Organization Chart, if available
- Selectboard Roles and Responsibilities (VLCT Resource HERE)
- Town Report
- Quick Guide to Open Meeting Law & Sample Executive Session Motions (see OML FAQs)
- Pledge on Member Conduct (VLCT Resource HERE)
- Rules of Procedure for Meetings (VLCT Resource HERE)
- Adopted Ordinances
- Adopted Policies
- Local Emergency Management Plan Adoption Form
- Budget
- Previous Year’s Audit
- Capital Improvement Budget
- Town Highway Map (Vermont Agency of Transportation)
- Culvert and Bridge Inventory (Regional Planning Commission)
- Property and Equipment Inventory from Property And Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF)
- VLCT Resources (Municipal Assistance Center (MAC)/Municipal Operations Support (MOS)/Advocacy)/Contact Information
- How to File a Claim with PACIF (property damage and workers compensation).
- VLCT PACIF Risk Management Services Available (including Employment Practice Liability [EPL] Consultations, Construction Contract Review, Safety & Risk Consultation). Use PACIF Distinctions and Programs.
- What to look for when reviewing expense warrants.
- Internal control checklist from PACIF application.
- Internal Financial Controls Checklist for Municipalities per 24 V.S.A. § 1571(d)
- VLCT Municipal Calendar
Publication Date
02/20/2025