PUBLIC MEETINGS (1 V.S.A. §§ 310-312) All meetings of a public body are to be open to the public at all times except as specified as meeting the executive session standards outlined in this law (see below).
  • A meeting is defined as a gathering of a quorum of the members of a public body for the purpose of discussing the business of the public body or for the purpose of taking action.
  • A meeting may be conducted by audio conference or other electronic means, as long as the provisions of this subchapter are met.
  • To be binding, resolutions, rules, regulations, appointments must be made, and formal actions taken by a public body at an open meeting, except actions to secure real estate purchase options.
  • At an open meeting, the public shall be given reasonable opportunity to be present, to be heard and to participate regarding matters considered by the public body during a meeting, subject to rules established by the chairperson. This does not apply to quasijudicial proceedings.

    "REGULAR" PUBLIC MEETINGS (1 V.S.A. § 312(c)(1)(5)) The time and place must be clearly designated by resolution, statute, charter, bylaw or regulation and must be made available to any person upon request.

  • Planning Commission: Second Wednesday of the Month
  • School Board: Second Tuesday of the Month
  • Selectboard: Every Other Monday

    "SPECIAL" MEETINGS (1 V.S.A. § 312(c)(2)(5)) The time, place and purpose of a special meeting shall be publicly announced at least 24 hours before the meeting by posting notices in or near the municipal clerk’s office and in at least two other public places in the municipality at least 24 hours before the meeting. Unless waived, each member of the public body must also receive 24-hour notice either orally or in writing.

  • Community Hall Committee
  • Conservation Committee
  • Development Review Board
  • Energy Committee
  • Policy Review Committee