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Selectboard warns public hearing on amended Ethics Ordinance after first reading

Town of Shelburnne Selectboard · August 11, 2026

Summary

The Selectboard approved the first reading of an amended Ethics Ordinance and warned a public hearing for Aug. 25, 2026; Town Manager Matt Lawless said volunteers would still be able to serve as contractors and advisory volunteers would not be bound by the ordinance.

On Aug. 11 the Selectboard approved on first reading an amended Ethics Ordinance and scheduled a public hearing for the Aug. 25 meeting. Town Manager Matt Lawless said the amendments preserve the ability for volunteers to serve the town as contractors and clarified that volunteers serving on purely advisory committees would not be bound by the ordinance.

Andrew Everett moved to approve the first reading and warn the public hearing; the motion passed 4-0. The board did not adopt final language at this meeting and will consider public comment at the Aug. 25 hearing.

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