Officer Roles & Responsibilities

We hope this compilation of publications and other resources will help both local officials and members of the public as they strive to understand and improve their municipalities. Return to the A to Z search and index page to peruse more topics.

Please remember that the laws governing municipalities and local governments are ever changing. We always recommend noting the date of the document, taking a look at the relevant statutes, and, if possible, checking in with the organization that produced the document. As always, requests for legal advice and legal opinions should be directed to a private attorney.

Officer Roles & Responsibilities

Secretary of State Resources:

• The Vermont Justice of the Peace Guide (2019)
• A Handbook for Vermont Moderators (2009)
• Who’s Who in Local Government

Additional Contacts & Resources:

• Town Health Officer Manual (2019) (Vermont Department of Health)
• Lister and Assessor Handbook (2020) (Vermont Department of Taxes)
• Vermont League of Cities & Towns
• Handbook for Vermont Selectboards
• Handbook for Vermont Town Officers
• Handbook for Vermont Municipal Clerks
• Handbook for Vermont Municipal Treasurers
• Handbook for Locally Elected Auditors
• Handbook for Collectors of Delinquent Taxes