Selectboard: |
Francis Covey-Chair
Stan Corneille
Larry Hebert
Chris Peloquin
Arthur Stone |
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
Selectboard Meeting - May 21, 2008, 7pm at the Williamstown High School Library.
How to get on the Agenda for a Selectboard Meeting
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The Town Manager and Selectboard Members
are the ones that can add items and issues to the Agenda. If they feel they
can't resolve your concerns by telephone or a meeting then they will have
it added to the next Agenda as New
Business.
If you have a topic that concerns you
and you feel it needs to be addressed your first step would be to call the
Town Manager at 433-6671. Many issues can be resolved with a telephone call
or a meeting with the Town
Manager.
You may also call your Selectboard
Members and present the issue to them. They will then contact the Town Manager
to add your issues or concerns to the Agenda if it can't be resolved by the
Town Manger or Selectboard Member by telephone or a
meeting.
If you have documentation for the issue
a good idea would to bring it to the Town Hall and asked to have it put in
the Board's packet. The information should reach the Town Manager's office
by noon time the Wednesday before the next Selectboard meeting. Meetings
are held the 1st and 3rd Monday's of each
month.
It helps to have the information ahead
of time so the Board will have time to review it before the meeting. That
will help with the time frame of 15 minutes allowed for each item. If more
time is needed the Selectboard Chairman may allow for it. But if the issue
needs more research and review than you may be scheduled to continue at the
next meeting. The Selectboard will continue with your issue until it is
resolved.
SELECTBOARD MINUTES:
July 16, 2007
August 6,
2007
August 20, 2007
September 4 , 2007
September 17 , 2007
October 1, 2007
October 15, 2007
November 5, 2007
October 16, 2007
(hearing)
November 5, 2007
November 19, 2007
December 3, 2007
December 17, 2007
Town of Williamstown - Job Description
TOWN MANAGER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Town Manager is responsible for the efficient management and operation
of the affairs of the Town in accordance with the State Law, Town Policy
and Ordinances. Such directives, regulations and Policies as the Board of
Selectman (Board) may from time to time adopt. Specifically, the Town Manager
shall have the powers and duties enumerated in V.S.A. title 24 Chapter 37
Section 1236, and shall exercise these powers and duties in the manner required
by this chapter, including but without limitations, Sections 1232,1233,1234,
and 1235.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Town Manager shall be appointed by the Board and shall in all matters
be subject to its direction and supervision and shall serve at the will of
the Board. The Town Manager may be appointed for a specified term that may
be renewed only upon mutual agreement. The Board shall determine compensation
and the Town Manager may be appointed by means of an employment agreement
that further specifies the terms of employment. A six month probationary
period is required for a newly appointed Town Manager.
SUPERVISIORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Town Manager directly and indirectly supervises all Town employees. His/Her
responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning,
assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's
policies and applicable laws. The Town Manager is solely responsible for
the appointment and removal of subordinate officers and employees under his/her
supervision and shall fix the compensation thereof. The Town Manager shall
not exercise supervision over the Town Clerk or Treasurer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Attends all regular and special meetings of the Board of Selectman as required.
Preparation and approval of agenda items at his/her discretion or as requested
by any Selectboard member.
Keeps full and complete records of the affairs of his/hers office reporting
same to the Board on a regular basis. Keeps the Board fully advised as to
the needs of the Town, within the scope of his/her duties. Prepares annual
budgets for General, Highway, Equipment, Sewer and Water funds for Selectboard
approval.
Directs and supervises the accounting and controlling functions necessary
to insure compliance with the budget as adopted by the Voters. Directs Town
personnel practices, to include disciplinary actions and annual pay
recommendations. Assist the Board in developing polices and ordinances for
the general direction of Town Affairs.
Works closely with the public, receiving inquiries and complaints and attending
to the resolution of same.
Acts as purchasing agent for the Town.
Monitors legislation pending in the legislature; secures policy direction
from the Board and communicates same to the legislators.
Serves as Road Commissioner and Delinquent Tax Collector, keeping the Board
updated.
Serves as representative of the Board in communications with the representatives
of Federal, State and County agencies on matters pertaining to Town programs
or other Town business. Reviews notifications of grant opportunities, researches
and discusses same with appropriate Municipal officials to determine benefits
of applying. Completes, or assists with the application process.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Through knowledge of public administration, including personnel management,
financial management, and public sector management principals, policies and
practices; the ability to interpret and apply municipal policies and procedures,
Town ordinances and Federal and State statutes. Ability to plan, organize,
supervise, and inspect the work of professional, technical and support personnel;
ability to delegate responsibility. Ability to prepare and present technical
and statistical reports; ability to negotiate and resolve disputes effectively;
ability to exercise creativity and initiative in resolving Town problems
and issues and in carrying out administrative responsibilities. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Town
officials, the business community, the general public and State, Regional,
and Federal officials. Working knowledge of road maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Graduation from an accredited college or university and five years senior
management experience; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.