RTM Training and Information

Robert’s Rules Training Video
Andy Davis explains the basics that members of Brattleboro’s town meeting need to understand in order to participate equally with others, at this important annual event. The basics include Robert’s Rules, as well as principles of civil conduct in a democratic meeting of this type. [Published March 14, 2022]

Robert's Rules Reference Guide 
This document is a summary of Robert’s Rules as modified by Vermont State Law and Brattleboro Town Charter. The purpose of Robert’s Rules is to assist in fair deliberation and decision-making in a civil manner. This framework insures that all voices will be heard. [Published March 2022]

How Brattleboro’s Town Meeting is Moderated with Lawrin Crispe
In this video, Lawrin Crispe describes his views and answers questions about how moderation work is done, including the principles that make our annual town meeting fair and effective for debating and voting on important decisions for the town. [Published November 22, 2021]

How Brattleboro’s Town Administrators Plan the Town Meeting Each Year, with Former Town Manager Peter Elwell and Attorney Bob Fisher
In this video, Peter Elwell and Attorney Fisher answer questions about how the town meeting is planned, how the articles for voting are planned and put together, and about other topics such as the purpose of the Informational Meeting and quorum rules. [Published October 13, 2021]

A Guide to the Brattleboro Town Budget
Understand your tax bill and explore the monetary ins and outs of the Town's operating and capital budgets. In this primer from the RTM Finance Committee, you'll also learn the roles of Town staff, the Selectboard, and Representative Town Meeting in developing and approving the budget. [Published March 2022]