Town Clerk (elected position, term: 3 years)

Department:

Elected Town Officer

Compensation:

Hourly

Hours:

Regular, Full-Time position

Deadline:

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Records, preserves, and certifies the public records of the town
  • Issues dog, marriage, civil union, and hunting and fishing licenses; as well as motor vehicle renewals
  • Runs the local elections
  • Serves as clerk of the board of civil authority
  • Hears tax abatement requests and tax appeals

Minimum Requirements:

The Town Clerk is elected by the voters of the Town of Sheldon at the annual town meeting. Nominations and voting are done from the floor.

To be eligible for election, a nominee must be a resident and registered voter of the Town of Sheldon.

If the voters fail to elect a Town Clerk at the annual town meeting, a Selectboard shall appoint an eligible person until a subsequent town meeting is held.

Upon taking office, the Town Clerk shall appoint an Assistant Town Clerk.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Should be comfortable dealing with the public and being an ambassador for the town.

Benefits:

The Town of Sheldon offers full-time employees benefits including health & dental insurance plans, vacation, personal, sick & bereavement leave. Full-time employees must participate in the Vermont Municipal Employees' Retirement System. Full details available in the Town of Sheldon Personnel Policy.