24 V.S.A. App. ch. 148, § 4: Auditor

The Selectboard shall annually appoint a Town Auditor, who shall perform all the duties of Town Auditors as required by State statute and those additional duties specified by the Selectboard. The Town Auditor need not be a resident or voter of South Hero and shall serve at the pleasure of the Selectboard. Not less than every three years, the Selectboard shall contract with a public accountant, licensed by the State, to perform a financial audit of all funds of the Town.