Town Manager’s Office

The Town of Hardwick operates under the provisions set forth in a town voter and Vermont state legislature-approved municipal charter. In the field of municipal government, the Town of Hardwick is a Town Manager form of government.

A Town elected Select Board hires the Town Manager. The Select Board is the board of directors, and the manager is the Chief Executive Officer who carries out the policies established by the Select Board, to whom the Manager is responsible. The Manager performs all duties prescribed by the Town Charter, required by the laws of the State of Vermont or by resolution of the Select Board.

The Town Manager is responsible for the operation of all departments as designated by the Select Board and the town manager’s office staff performs the many administrative, financial and miscellaneous functions and services as incorporated in the Town Charter. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Oversight of Public Works
• Administration of Accounts
• Town Purchasing
• Economic Development
• Policies and Ordinances

For a complete Town Manager job description, click here.

Manager’s report information can be found in given Select Board Minutes.

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