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New information is highlighted below for about a week or until it becomes out of date. All new links are also listed within their topic category where applicable.
- Governor Signs H.48 for 2021 Town Meeting – This goes further than last year's Act 162 and addresses other lingering issues
- Finance and Tax COVID-19 FAQs – Updated 1/5
- Vermont's Vaccine Distribution Status – From the Department of Health
- Latest 2021 Town Meeting Resources – Please check the documents listed under Resources for the most frequently sought information
- Vaccination Information from PACIF – For members to share with employees who are eligible to be vaccinated
- What Does Expiration of the FFCRA Mean for Municipalities? – Guidelines for until the new administration weighs in on the issue
- EEOC Compliance Related to COVID-19 Vaccinations – Scroll all the way down to the Section K, items 1-9.
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- Governor Scott's Executive Orders
- Visit Quick Links to State and National Webpages for general COVID-19 information via links to pages such as the CDC and the Vermont Health Department as well as various other organizations, government agencies, and departments.
- View our library of recorded trainings including Open Meeting Law, Remote Working Best Practices, ACCD Q&A Calls, statutory updates, and more.
- View VLCT Advocacy's Weekly Legislative Reports, Legislative Alerts, and written Testimony.
- Bookmark this page for the Vermont State Emergency Operations Center call information, updated join information added prior to each call.
Municipal Operations and Governance
- Mutual Aid Agreement Sample for Sharing Resources Between Municipalities
- Remote Public Meetings Toolkit
- Town Meeting COVID-19 FAQs - updated 11/24
- Town Meeting Webpage - updated 11/10
- Town Operations COVID-19 FAQs
- Town Finance and Tax Related COVID-19 FAQs
- Open Meeting Law and COVID-19 FAQs
- Cybersecurity – Especially Important for Remote Workers
- Secretary of State: Elections Division + COVID-19 Response
- Dept. of Taxes Information for Towns + COVID-19 Q&A w/PVR (recorded webinar)
- What Are Essential Local Government Services and Functions?
Employment and Human Resources
- VT Dept of Labor Virtual Town Hall Webinars for Employers
- VT Health Dept: What do I do if my employee tests positive for COVID-19?
- Volunteer Risk Management: Best Practices and PACIF Coverage
- Keeping Essential Employees Healthy at Work – PACIF Guidance for during the COVID-19 pandemic
- VT Health Dept: What do I do if my employee tests positive for COVID-19?
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employee Rights
- US Dept. of Labor FFCRA Q&A
- VDOL Refusal to Return to Work Resource
- COVID-19 Poses Serious Risk to Law Enforcement
Guidance and Resources for COVID-19 Safe Practices
- Vermont Safe Travel Policy - 14-day quarantine required for all non-essential travel.
- ACCD Resources for Communities webpage Includes link to Municipal Assistance webpage
- ACCD Phased Restart Guidance
- PACIF’s COVID-19 Work Plan for Municipalities Phased restart compliance guidance
- NLC Safely Reopening Municipal Facilities Toolkit Has not been reviewed for compliance with Vermont regulations
- Required COVID-19 Employee Training and Resources for Return to Work
- COVID-19 Resources for Fire Departments
- VRPA COVID-19 Resources & Links
- "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Guidance and FAQs
Funding Opportunities and Economic Development
- Economic Mitigation & Recovery Task Force
- Apply for FEMA's COVID-19 Assistance – a necessary step before receiving certain other funding
- Local Government Expense Reimbursement (LGER) Grants – apply by 10/1; submit supporting docs by 12/15
- Emergency Economic Recovery Grant Guidelines – updated 8/3
- ACCD's Explanation of Governor's Proposed $400M Relief and Recovery Package
