Vermont § 2 - Town Clerk
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2 — Town Clerk, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2. Town Clerk
- (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. (Added 2015, No. M-11, § 2, eff. May 26, 2015.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2 cover?
Section 2 ("Town Clerk") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 2?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2 apply to my situation?
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