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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The Town Clerk shall be elected for one year and shall carry out the duties of a town clerk as specified by statute and by this charter.
(b) The Clerk shall carry out those duties required by State law.
(c) Additional duties include:
(1) handle day-to-day office duties and provide friendly, informative assistance to public and other Town officials;
(2) provide information to assist the Selectboard in setting the open office hours to accommodate the needs of the Town;
(3) maintain the electronic e-mail files of Town officials ensuring that privileged information is not divulged;
(4) ensure that all members of the Selectboard are made aware, in a timely manner, of situations that should be brought to their attention;
(5) assist in the production of the annual Town report by producing the Town Clerk's report, vital statistics report, and labels for same;
(6) ensure that the Town offices are clean and safe;
(7) maintain all records, electronic and digital, kept on computers;
(8) attend the first monthly meeting of the Selectboard;
(9) provide information as requested by the Selectboard so as to contribute to the effective governance of the Town;
(10) be responsible for performing all functions as mandated by the State pertaining to Town records.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 24 (Appendix). Municipal Charters, App. c. 146 § 2. Town Clerk - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-24-app-municipal-charters/vt-st-tit-24-app-c-146-sect-2/
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