The Town Board may, pursuant to §§ 60.41 and
60.43, Wis. Stats., designate, retain or employ one or more accountants,
including certified public accountants, on a temporary or continuing
basis for financial matters or to represent the Town in financial
matters.
The Town Board shall negotiate and establish the compensation
in a contract for the designation, retention or employment of an accountant
based on a regular salary, per diem rate, retainer, hourly rate or
other methods agreed to by the accountant and the Town Board.
The accountant has the duties and powers established in §§ 60.41
and 60.43, Wis. Stats., plus any additional powers and duties established
pursuant to the retainer contract between the accountant and the Town
Board. The appropriate bond shall be filed prior to the Town Board
executing the written contract.