Congratulations to our newly elected selectboard members! We at the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) welcome you, along with returning selectboard members, to this foundational training that will set you up to succeed in your municipal work. This daylong event will both help you understand your legal authority as well as other key responsibilities and provide you with practical knowledge and tools to fulfill your responsibilities confidently.

You will gain a strong understanding of the full range of Vermont League of Cities and Towns services designed to strengthen your work and support your town. This includes expert guidance in municipal law, operations, and finance, along with insurance and risk management, legislative advocacy, and other critical resources offered by VLCT. This training is an excellent foundation for VLCT’s more in-depth trainings for selectboard members.?

In-person registration will close on Monday, April 6, 2026. No refunds will be issued for in-person registrations after this date. Virtual registration will remain available until the day of the event; however, all refund requests for virtual registration must also be submitted by April 6, 2026.

Agenda speakers and descriptions coming soon! 

8:30 AM          Breakfast, Registration, and Networking  

9:00 AM          Welcome and VLCT Overview  

9:20 AM          Governing Your Town: Selectboards Roles and Responsibilities

10:20 AM        VLCT Risk Management Services

10:35 AM        Break and Visit Tables  

11:00 AM        Demystifying Vermont’s Transparency Laws: Brief Overview and Extended Q&A

12:00 PM        Lunch and Networking

1:00 PM          Lifecycle of the Employment Relationship

2:00 PM          Break and Visit Tables

2:15 PM          Selectboard Oversight in Finance and Budgeting

3:15 PM          Legislative Update and How VLCT’s Legislative/Municipal Policy is Formed

3:45 PM          Feedback Form and Visit Tables 

4:00 PM          Safe Travels Home