Vermont H0505 approves amendments to the Town of Barre's charter, repealing the Office of Auditor and replacing it with an annual financial audit.

Vermont H0505 approves amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre, repealing the Office of Auditor. Instead, the Selectboard will contract with a public accountant licensed in Vermont to conduct an annual financial audit of all town funds. This change requires voter approval at an annual or special town meeting. The Selectboard will set the compensation for town officers, including the Board of Abatement. All fees collected will benefit the town and be paid to the Town Treasurer. The act takes effect upon passage.

Vermont H0505 approves amendments to the Town of Barre's charter, repealing the Office of Auditor and replacing it with an annual financial audit.

Vermont H0505 approves amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre, repealing the Office of Auditor. Instead, the Selectboard will contract with a public accountant licensed in Vermont to conduct an annual financial audit of all town funds. This change requires voter approval at an annual or special town meeting. The Selectboard will set the compensation for town officers, including the Board of Abatement. All fees collected will benefit the town and be paid to the Town Treasurer. The act takes effect upon passage.