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South Burlington council approves $50 volunteer stipend, sets opt-in process and $67,000 cap
Summary
The City Council voted 4–1 to adopt a $50 stipend for volunteers who serve on city boards and committees, approved an opt-in form and earmarked up to $67,000 in FY26 general funds to support stipends, with implementation set for Oct. 1.
The South Burlington City Council voted 4–1 on Sept. 2 to adopt a new stipend policy offering $50 per meeting to volunteers who serve on city boards and committees and to earmark up to $67,000 of annual general funds to support the program. The council set an October 1 start date to allow staff time to collect required documentation.
City Manager Jesse Baker introduced the policy at the meeting, saying, "This is specifically, contemplating, making available a $50 stipend to volunteers who serve on boards or committees with the city, not counselors or staff." The council debated whether the…
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