The bill H.505 pertains to the approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre, which were voted on and approved by the voters on May 14, 2024. The General Assembly officially approves these amendments as outlined in the act. Notably, the amendments include the repeal of the position of auditor, which is reflected in several sections of the charter. Specifically, the language regarding the election of three auditors has been deleted, and the office itself is repealed, indicating a shift towards an annual financial audit conducted by a licensed public accountant instead.

Additionally, the bill modifies the compensation structure for town officers by repealing references to auditors in the compensation section. The Selectboard will continue to set compensation for other officers, including the Board of Abatement. The act is set to take effect upon passage, streamlining the governance structure of the Town of Barre by eliminating the auditor position and updating related provisions in the charter.