2 weeks Ago By By Jim Therrien, Bennington Banner correspondent
BENNINGTON – Town Clerk Cassandra Barbeau was honored last month by the Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association for completing requirements for Certified Vermont Clerk status. “I am excited and proud to have completed my Certified Vermont Clerk status,” said Barbeau, who was appointed to the post in 2014 after the death of longtime Clerk Timothy Corcoran. She has previously served for 20 years in the office as assistant town clerk.
Since her appointment by the Select Board in 2014, Barbeau has been elected every four years to new terms as clerk, including in March 2024, when she was unopposed. “This was accomplished through my years of service, continued education, annual conference attendance, involvement in Legislative issues pertaining to the role and duties of town clerk and serving on the Legislative Vital Records Study Committee,” Barbeau said of her certification. “I am lucky to be among a group of professionals that support one another for the common good of our role to our constituents.
” The award was presented by association President Diane Judd during an annual conference on September 11 in Montpelier. The association’s certification program was established in 1988 and its Advanced Certification in 2016. The stated goals are to increase the proficiency of Vermont municipal clerks and treasurers; strengthen the quality of local government; afford clerks and treasurers the recognition to conduct the affairs of local government; provide a vehicle whereby clerks can attain the status of Certified Vermont Clerk, and treasurers can attain the status of Certified Vermont Treasurer.
The program also seeks to provide a vehicle for clerks and treasurers to attain an advanced tiered status of certified Vermont clerk or treasurer, and to recognize additional training, education, and professional contributions. The association also strives to promote a closer working relationship between the local officials and the state; foster a medium for the exchange of ideas; promote uniformity in carrying out clerk and treasurer duties; foster a higher a higher degree of professionalism, and review and introduce legislation that could affect clerks and treasurers..
