Moderator (elected position, term: 1 year)

Department:

Elected Town Officer

Compensation:

Hourly

Hours:

Irregular (Annual & Special Town Meetings)

Deadline:

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Run all annual and special town meetings according to Robert’s Rules of Order
  • Decide questions of order and germaneness
  • Declare the results of any votes taken

Minimum Requirements:

The Moderator 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 Moderator at the annual town meeting, a Selectboard member acts as Moderator Pro Tem until a subsequent town meeting is held.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Should have a good sense of humor, be good at group process, and possess knowledge of, and experience following Roberts Rules of Order.