RESOURCES FOR LOCAL AGENCIES

The resources provided here will assist municipal, county and school officers with various records management issues.

HANDBOOKS

• Records and Information Management Handbook (VSARA)
• Handbooks on Municipal Law and Practice (Secretary of State)
• Handbooks and Surveys for Municipal Officers (Vermont League of Cities and Towns)

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

• Legal Requirements for Public Agencies (VSARA)
• Vermont Municipal Law Index (Vermont League of Cities and Towns) [PDF file opens in new window]
• Fee Schedule for Copying Public Records (VSARA)

STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES

• Vermont Standards and Best Practices for Managing Government Records (VSARA)
• Best Practice Guide to Indexing Land Records (Secretary of State) [PDF file opens in new window]

VSARA has dedicated a records analyst to work with local records and respond to records management questions from non-state public agencies. Suggestions and requests for additional tools and resources are always welcome.  Questions or comments may be directed to:

KATIE SHERMAN, Records Analyst

Vermont State Archives and Records Administration

1078 U.S. Route 2, Middlesex

Montpelier, VT 05633-7701

EMAIL:

PHONE: 802-828-2204