Newfane Selectboard Special Mtg 2/9/26

Timestamps:

00:00:09 – I. 6:00 PM Call to Order
00:00:27 – II. Confirmation that the Meeting was properly warned
00:00:35 – III. Additions or Amendments to the Agenda (None)
00:00:44 – IV. New Business – Town Clerk’s Request to Post Registered Vote Checklist on Town Website

Town Clerk’s request to post Registered Voter Checklist on Town Website
The Town Clerk has requested that the registered voter checklist, currently including voter names, addresses, and birthdates, be posted on the Town’s official website. The Selectboard will discuss this request and consider adoption of a policy governing website content, including the registered voter checklist. The discussion will focus on:
Compliance with Vermont statutes (17 V.S.A. §§ 2141–2144, 2154; 1 V.S.A. §§ 315–320).
Protection of confidential voter information.
Best practices for public access and risk management.
Town Website Content and Registered Voter Checklist Policy
Discussion and possible adoption of a Selectboard policy governing content on the Town of Newfane’s official website, including the registered voter checklist. The policy clarifies that the registered voter checklist will not be posted online, in compliance with Vermont law (17 V.S.A. §§ 2141–2144, 2154; 1 V.S.A. §§ 315–320) and to protect confidential voter information. The policy also directs the public on how to request access to the checklist through the Town Clerk’s office.
Draft – Town Website Content and Registered Voter Checklist Policy

00:02:42 – A. Public & Board Comments
00:33:02 – B. Motion to Adopt Checklist Proper Posting
00:36:55 – C. Vote on Motion
00:39:43 – V. Adjournment

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