Notice of Vacancy in Listers Office
Notice of Vacancy in Listers Office
TOWN OF RUTLAND, VERMONT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
April 7th, 2026
In accordance with 24 V.S.A. S 961(a), the Selectboard of the Town of Rutland hereby gives notice of a vacancy created by resignation in the office of the Town Lister effective May 1st, 2026.
The Selectboard, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. S 963 will make an appointment to fill this vacancy at its meeting on June 30th, 2026, the person appointed will serve until a town election is had.
CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO PETITION FOR VOTE, Titles 17 V.S.A, S 2643 and 24 V.S.A S 963 grant citizens the right to petition for a vote to replace the Selectboard’s appointee at a special town meeting. If a special town meeting is called, the newly elected town officer will remain in office for the balance of the unexpired term. If a special town meeting is not called, the Selectboard’s appointee will remain in office until the next annual town meeting.
To exercise this right, citizens must present a petition calling for an election for this office signed by five percent of the legal voters of the Town to the Town Clerk prior to the next annual Town Meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Listers serve on a board to determine the fair market value of real and personal property taxed by the Selectboard. The board of listers’ duties are similar to a professional assessor’s role.
Any person interested in serving should submit a letter of interest by close of business on June 24th, 2026. The Board will consider letter(s) received. Any questions pertaining to this notice and its contents may be obtained by contacting Town Administrator Bill Sweet at 802-773-2528 during normal office hours.
Please deliver letters by mail or in person to:
Rutland Town Hall
181 Business Route 4
Center Rutland, VT 05736
Attn: Bill Sweet — Lister Vacancy
Dated this 7th day of April 2026