Bristol needs you. In communities all across Vermont, citizens take on the tasks of the selectboard, planning commission, listers, justices of the peace, among others. How about you?
Getting elected or appointed to an office isn’t hard. First, look into which office is a good match with your skills and interests. Positions are listed in the town’s Annual Report, and many are described in these pages. Let this guide be your invitation to join with your friends and neighbors in getting involved in local government.
ELECTED POSITIONS
| Moderator | 1 Year |
| First Constable | 1 Year |
| Second Constable | 1 Year |
| Selectboard | 3 Years |
| Selectboard | 2 Years |
| Lister | 2 Years |
| Lister | 3 Years |
| Justice of the Peace | 2 Years |
| Library Trustee | 3 Years |
| Library Trustee | 1 Year |
| Mt Abe Unified School District | 3 years |
| Mt Abe Unified School District | 2 Years |
To run for local office in an elected position, you must be on the Bristol voter checklist and will need 1% of the town’s legally qualified voters’ signatures on a local candidate petition for office. You will also need to complete a local candidate consent form. Signed petitions are due by the 6th Monday before Town Meeting Day (in late January). Contact the Town Clerk’s office for more information.
APPOINTED POSITIONS
Bristol frequently looks for qualified individuals to appoint as members of the Commissions and Boards. In addition, there are other positions, as well as special committees, which may be appointed by the Selectboard. Please see the list of Town officers in the Town Report for a complete listing. There are also other groups in town who are always looking for volunteers.
| Planning Commission |
| Development Review Board |
| Conservation Commission |
| Design Review Commission |
| Energy Committee |
| Revolving Loan Fund |
| Equipment Committee |
| HUB Community Advisory Board |
To run for local office in an appointed position you must be on the Bristol voter checklist. If you are interested in getting involved, please fill out the PDF form linked below and return it to the Town Administrator, Town of Bristol, PO Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443, drop off at the Town Office at One South Street, Bristol, or in the box located in the lobby of Holley Hall during Town Meeting or Election Day.