Town Manager
The Town Manager is responsible for the general supervision of the affairs of the town. He or she is the administrative head of all departments and is responsible for all duties not otherwise conferred upon another town officer, 24 V.S.A. §§ 1235, 1236(1), to include Emergency Management Director, Road Commissioner, 24 V.S.A. § 1236(5). The Manager is in charge of all town buildings and supervises their maintenance and repairs, 24 V.S.A. § 1236(4). Tax Collection, 24 V.S.A. § 1236(10). In addition, the manager must assist the Selectboard and may perform all duties committed to the Selectboard except for the following (24 V.S.A. § 1236(2)):
- Preparing the tax bill.
- Signing orders on the general fund of the town other than orders for poor relief.
- Calling special or annual town meetings.
- Laying out highways.
- Establishing and laying out public parks.
- Making assessments.
- Awarding damages.
- Acting as a member of the board of civil authority.
- Filling vacancies of elected offcials, those required by State Statutes, or positions otherwise requiring Selectboard appointment.
The Town Manager does not supervise independently elected officers, such as the Town Clerk, Treasurer, Moderator or the School District.
Commencing February 14. 2022, the Town Manager has modified his work hours and they have been posted. Mike would like to provide greater predictability to the public. The Town Manager’s responsibilities are vast, and this often requires work in the field, offsite meetings, or training opportunities outside of town. He modified his work hours to expand his time in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6:00 P.M., as well as until 5:00 P.M. on Fridays, to accommodate those who are not able to make it to the Town Office by the normal closing time of 4:30 P.M. Walk-in visitors are always welcome, but if you have something to discuss, an appointment is recommended. Please call Karen Stewart at (802) 468-5319 ext. 202 if you wish to meet with Mike.
If you require a meeting time outside of these posted hours, we are happy to work with you find the time that works best.