Committees & Boards Resources
Click on the links below for a variety of resources for Barre City boards, committees & task forces.
Rules of Procedure for Public Bodies of the City of Barre
Open Meeting Law frequently asked questions from VT League of Cities and Towns
City Committee Meeting minutes template
Resources about Vermont's Open Meetings Law
Act 133 (S.55) of 2024 (effective July 1) requires all municipalities to post a copy of Title 1, Section 314 to their website. Please click here to access this statutory language.
Open Meeting Law Complaint Form
What does state law say about different types of public meetings?
What are the different types of meetings and why does it matter?
There are three types of meetings under the state law, and each have different requirements for notices and agendas depending on the type of meeting that is being held.
• "Regular meetings" are meetings that take place at a regularly occurring, pre-arranged time and day. The City Council has established Tuesday as its regular meeting day, with meetings starting between 5:00 - 7:00PM, and the location of the meeting warned on the agenda. Council meetings for the year ahead are posted on the City’s website.
• "Special meetings" are meetings that take place at any time or date outside of the "regular" meeting schedule.
• "Emergency meetings" may be held only when necessary to respond to an unforeseen occurrence or condition requiring immediate attention by the public body.
What are notice requirements for the different types of meetings?
Agendas must be posted at least 48 hours in advance of a regular meeting, and at least 24 hours in advance of a special meeting. There is no requirement in state law for an agenda for an emergency meeting.
Videos
Committee meetings which are recorded can be accessed on our YouTube channel, @BarreVTCommittees.