Other Town Offices

Auditors
Sharon has positions for three auditors, elected to staggered three-year terms. These officials review the books of all town organizations receiving town funds; their reports are included in the Town Report.

There are two currect Sharon Town Auditors, Doris Howe and Michelle Robinson.

Justices of the Peace
Although historically Justices of the Peace performed important judicial functions in towns, the tasks of today’s JPs are primarily: to administer oaths of office; to perform marriage ceremonies and civil unions; and to serve on the Board of Civil Authority.

The number of justices allocated to each town is apportioned to population; Sharon has four justices. Because the JP position used to involve great political influence, the nominating procedure is very different from that of other town officers. Justices are nominated for office at the September political party primaries in each even-numbered year. (Independent candidates may also have their names placed on the ballot by petition.) Justices are elected biennially on the first Tuesday in November.

Current Sharon Justices of the Peace are:

Pamela Brackett

James A. Fisk

Bryana Fisk-Brackett

Philip Pomerville

Board of Civil Authority
The Board of Civil Authority is made up of the Selectboard, the Town Clerk, and the Justices of the Peace. The BCA is the governing body for elections. Duties of this board include assisting in elections, delivering and counting ballots, maintaining checklists and hearing tax appeals.

Health Officer
The Health Officer, appointed by the Selectboard, addresses public health and safety issues such as dog bites, failing septic systems, contaminated water or unhealthy living conditions, and mental health issues. Health Officers are kept up to date by attending at least one statewide workshop each year.

Dr. David Indenbaum is the Sharon Health Officer.

Town Service Officer
The Town Service Officer, appointed by the Selectboard, is charged with assisting individuals within the town who require emergency food, fuel or shelter assistance, but only when the Vermont Department of Social Welfare is closed on weekends or after hours. (In some communities, this officer also acts as an advocate for disadvantages people.)

Selectboard Chair Paul Haskell is the Sharon Town Service Officer.