The Vermont Institute for Government has developed guides for Vermont citizens about local government. The Institute is a non-profit organization offering education and training to state and local officials and to the public, producing and publishing guides and handbooks on subjects of use to government officials and the public; and offering other services to ensure that government remains responsive, accessible, and competent.

• How to Find Ancient Roads (PDF) - A Research Guide
• Are You Appealing? (PDF) - An Introductory Guide to Property Tax Assessment Appeals
• Born to Chair (PDF) - An Introduction to the Science and Art Of Chairing a Board Meeting
• Reforming Local Government by Charter (PDF)
• Isn't There a Law About That? (PDF) - A Guide to Finding Vermont Law
• The Meeting Will Come to Order (PDF) - A Voter's Guide to Town Meeting Procedure
• Planning and Zoning (PDF) - An Introduction to Planning and Zoning in Vermont
• The Public Right of Way and You (PDF) - An Introduction to Vermont Highway Law
• How and Why To Read a Town Report (PDF)
• The Law of Trees (PDF) - An introduction to Vermont Tree Law
• The Law of Water (PDF) - An Introduction to Vermont Water Law
• It's YOUR Turn: A Call to Local Office (PDF)
• A Primer on Mediation (PDF)