24 V.S.A. App. ch. 151, § 303: Further powers of the Select Board

In addition to powers otherwise conferred by law, the Select Board members shall also have the power to:

(1) create, consolidate, or dissolve departments as necessary or relevant for the performance of municipal services;

(2) create, consolidate, or dissolve commissions and committees as necessary or relevant and appoint the commission and committee members;

(3) provide on an annual basis an independent audit of all Town financial records by a certified public accountant;

(4) inquire into the conduct of any officer, commission, or department and investigate any and all municipal affairs; and

(5) discharge all duties devolving on the Town Agent by general law and hire attorneys on behalf of the Town.