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The Selectboard Resources Compendium

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.

  1. Local Officials and Contact Information (page from Town Report or form to fill in that includes terms and dates)
  2. List of Employees by Department and Organization Chart, if available
  3. Selectboard Roles and Responsibilities (VLCT Resource HERE)
  4. Town Report
  5. Quick Guide to Open Meeting Law & Sample Executive Session Motions (see OML FAQs)
  6. Pledge on Member Conduct (VLCT Resource HERE)
  7. Rules of Procedure for Meetings (VLCT Resource HERE)
  8. Adopted Ordinances
  9. Adopted Policies
  10. Local Emergency Management Plan Adoption Form
  11. Budget
  12. Previous Year’s Audit
  13. Capital Improvement Budget
  14. Town Highway Map (Vermont Agency of Transportation)
  15. Culvert and Bridge Inventory (Regional Planning Commission)
  16. Property and Equipment Inventory from Property And Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF)
  17. VLCT Resources (Municipal Assistance Center (MAC)/Municipal Operations Support (MOS)/Advocacy)/Contact Information
  18. How to File a Claim with PACIF (property damage and workers compensation).
  19. VLCT PACIF Risk Management Services Available (including Employment Practice Liability [EPL] Consultations, Construction Contract Review, Safety & Risk Consultation).  Use PACIF Distinctions and Programs.
  20. What to look for when reviewing expense warrants.
  21. Internal control checklist from PACIF application.
  22. Internal Financial Controls Checklist for Municipalities per  24 V.S.A. § 1571(d)
  23. VLCT Municipal Calendar 
Publication Date
02/20/2025