Browsing: Handbooks and Surveys
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2006 Vermont General Municipal InformationGeneral results from the 2005 VLCT Municipal Census Survey. Includes statewide data on property tax collection, Australian Ballot voting, meetings of boards and committees, municipal positions (elected and appointed), and finances, including fiscal year, capital budget, impact fees, and tax stabilization agreements. |
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2006 Vermont Municipal Land Use Regulation Practices and FeesLand use results from the 2005 VLCT Municipal Census Survey. Includes statewide data on zoning and subdivision regulations and bylaws, AMPs, emergency management plans, Act 250, MAPA, DRB, telecommunication tower and junkyard regulations, and fees for permit and site plan review, variances, conditional use, road cut, appeals and certificates of compliance and occupancy. |
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2006 Vermont Municipal Water and Sewer Rate InformationWater and sewer rate results from the 2005 VLCT Municipal Census Survey. Includes statewide data on hook-up, impact, connection and permit fees, billing frequency, flat and metered rates, and residential and commercial fees. |
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2008 Vermont General Municipal InformationResults from the 2008 VLCT Municipal Census Survey. This report includes statewide data on property tax collection, Australian Ballot voting, municipal positions (elected and appointed), finances including fiscal year, capital budget, impact fees, and tax stabilization agreements, as well as risk management practices and municipal use of technology. |
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2008 Vermont Municipal Land Use Regulation Practices and FeesResults from the 2008 Municipal Census Survey regarding land use regulation practices and fees. Includes statewide data on committees, zoning and subdivision regulations and bylaws, stormwater and water quality regulator controls, development restrictions, and fees for permit and site plan review, variances, conditional use, road cut, appeals and certificates of compliance and occupancy. |
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2008 Vermont Municipal Water and Sewer Rate InformationResults from the 2008 VLCT Municipal Census Survey regarding water and sewer rates. This reports includes statewide data on hook-up fees, connection and permit fees, billing frequency, flat and metered rates, and residential and commercial fees. |
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Essentials of Local Land Use Planning and RegulationThis Essential Skills Manual provides an “operator’s manual” for all local officials involved in municipal land use. Chapters include Roles and Responsibilities in Municipal Land Use, Planning for a Vibrant Community, Implementing the Plan, Procedural Issues (Adoption, Amendment, Enforcement and Appeals), and Conducting Effective Meetings and Hearings. |
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Ordinance Enforcement in the Judicial Bureau (1)A guide to ordinance enforcement in the Judicial Bureau. The handbook is split into six sections; section 1 focuses on civil enforcement of municipal ordinances, the enforcement process, appeals, penalties, reports, payments, continuing violations, injunctive relief, zoning violations, and statutory conflicts. |
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Ordinance Enforcement in the Judicial Bureau (2) -- Appendices A - CA guide to ordinance enforcement in the Judicial Bureau. This handbook has been split into six sections; section 2 focuses on ordinance adoption authority, ordinance building blocks, and frequently asked questions. |
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Ordinance Enforcement in the Judicial Bureau (3) -- Appendix DA guide to ordinance enforcement in the Judicial Bureau. This handbook has been separated into six sections; section 3 focuses on complaint forms (fish and wildlife, and municipal). |
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Ordinance Enforcement in the Judicial Bureau (4) -- Appendices E - HA guide to ordinance enforcement in the Judicial Bureau. The handbook has been split into six sections; section 4 focuses on tips for municipal officials appearing in Traffic & Municipal Court, pertinent statutes and rules, court rules, and Judicial Bureau municipal offense codes and descriptions. |
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Ordinance Enforcement in the Judicial Bureau (5) -- Appendix IA guide to ordinance enforcement in the Judicial Bureau. The handbook has been split into six sections; section 5 focuses on the Judical Bureau Request for Complaint Form. |
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Ordinance Enforcement in the Judicial Bureau (6) -- Appendices J - P and IndexA guide to ordinance enforcement in the Judicial Bureau. The handbook has been split into six sections; section 6 focuses on reports, notices, and forms. (Judicial Bureau Notice of Judgment, Payments and Balance Due, Judicial Bureau Report of Nonpayment, Judicial Bureau Motion for Notice of Non-payment of Judgment, Judicial Bureau Affidavit of Non-payment, Judicial Bureau Notice to Defendant to pay within 20 Days, Judicial Bureau Notice to Commence Contempt Proceedings, and Vermont Judicial Bureau Designation of Municipal Officials Form). |
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Policing Options for Local GovernmentCities, towns, and villages in Vermont have several options to consider when they decide to establish or increase law enforcement presence in their jurisdictions. Law enforcement options available to local officials include: overtime policing contracts with agencies such as the state police or county sheriffs; municipal constables; special investigative units to investigate sex crimes, child abuse, domestic violence and crimes against people with disabilities; or entering into an intermunicipal police services agreement with another municipality. |
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VLCT Handbook for Collectors of Delinquent Taxes (1) - Chapters 1 through 3A guide to the Delinquent Tax Collector's statutory role and responsibilities. This handbook is split into three sections; section 1 focuses on the tax collector's role, requirements, statutory scheme, and the collection of taxes (notifying, accepting, recording, reporting, and methods). |
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VLCT Handbook for Collectors of Delinquent Taxes (2) - Chapters 4 through 8A guide to the Delinquent Tax Collector's statutory role and responsibilities. This handbook is split into three sections; section 2 is Chapters 4 through 8 and includes sections on Tax Collection Methods, Personal Property, Mobile Homes, and Bankruptcy. |
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VLCT Handbook for Collectors of Delinquent Taxes (3) - Appendices and IndexA guide to the Delinquent Tax Collector's statutory role and responsibilities. This handbook is split into three sections; section 3 includes the Appendices, which contain sample forms (schedules, policies, reports, notices, agreements), and the Index. |
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VLCT Handbook for Locally Elected AuditorsA guide to the statutory and practical requirements of the town auditor. Focuses on auditor's role, auditor office elimination, statutory and practical requirements, conducting an audit, and internal control. |
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VLCT Handbook for Vermont Municipal ClerksA reference guide for elected clerks and appointed assistants. Chapters focus on clerk roles and responsibilities, fees, oaths, notaries public, licenses, recording procedure, land records, vital records, miscellaneous records, election law, taxation, grand list, state and county reports, animals, recreation and sports, alcoholic beverages, highways, school district clerk, housing and building codes, public utilities and services, cemeteries, public institutions and corrections, planning and development, and professional development. |
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VLCT Handbook for Vermont Municipal TreasurersA guide for the municipal treasurer. Special focus on relationships with town officers, funds, signing orders, paying salaries, revenue sources, school district treasurers, union school districts, financial records, taxes, budget, borrowing, supervisory union, public funds, sinking funds, reserve funds, and GASB 34. |
