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Contracting for Municipal Projects (2001)
A reference guide for communities developing construction projects requiring professional consulting or construction services.
Handbook for Collectors of Delinquent Taxes (2008)
An overview of the statutory and practical requirements of the position. Chapters on different delinquent tax collection methods and special problems are followed by an extensive appendix of sample forms, letters and policies.
Handbook for Locally Elected Auditors (2008)
An easy-to-use guide to the statutory and practical requirements of the position of town auditor.
Handbook for Vermont Moderators (1998)
A quick reference guide for moderating town meetings in Vermont. Outlines statutory requirements and guides moderators through provisions of Robert's Rules of Order.
Handbook for Vermont Municipal Clerks (2000)
An indispensable tool for the newly elected clerk and experienced officers. Discusses the duties and responsibilities of the position and includes chapters on licensing taxation and recording procedures.
Handbook for Vermont Municipal Treasurers (2002)
A comprehensive guide to the statutory duties of the municipal treasurer; also addresses the treasurer's relationship with other local officials.
Handbook for Vermont Selectboards (2011)
An extensive guide to the varied responsibilities of local legislative bodies.
Handbook for Vermont Town Officers (1999)
This handbook offers a concise description of each Vermont local government office.
Highway Handbook (2001)
Guide to laws governing the use and maintenance of Vermont’s local roads. Ideal for selectboards, road commissioners and municipal attorneys.
Land Use — Property Tax Connection (2002)
Looks at the relationship between the municipal tax bill on the average-value house in each Vermont town and various characteristics of the town.
Local Official’s Guide to Developing Better Community Post Offices (2001)
A handbook for local officials and residents to help develop and implement solutions to proposed post office expansions and relocation — solutions that meet the needs of the community and the post office.
Municipal Employment Law Handbook (2007)
A comprehensive discussion of the laws and best practices of municipal human resource management. Topics covered include employee selection, key federal and state laws applicable to municipal employees, compensation, employee v. independent contractor, employee leave, and termination.
Ordinance Enforcement in the Judicial Bureau (2001)
Designed to assist municipalities in understanding and implementing civil enforcement of municipal ordinances. Provides information on drafting defensible ordinances, issuing tickets, and prosecuting cases in the Judicial Bureau.
Model Financial Policies (2010)
Includes 11 financial policies that address issues commonly faced by Vermont municipalities, along with descriptions and statutory authorities for each policy. These policies were developed with the needs of small and mid-sized towns in mind and are easy to customize.
