The bill enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont approves amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre, which were voted on and approved by the voters on May 14, 2024. Key changes include the repeal of the position of three auditors, which will no longer be elected, and the replacement of the Office of Auditor with an annual financial audit conducted by a licensed public accountant, contingent upon voter authorization. The amendments also clarify that the Selectboard will assume the responsibilities previously held by auditors.

Additionally, the bill repeals the section of the charter that pertains to auditors and establishes that the compensation for town officers will be determined annually by the town election. The act is set to take effect upon passage, as indicated in the final section of the bill.