The treasurer of the fire district shall be the custodian and disbursing officer of the moneys of the said district. Moneys shall be disbursed by warrants signed by a majority of the board. The treasurer shall be bonded by a surety company, authorized to do business in New Jersey, in such an amount as the board shall prescribe.

The board of fire commissioners shall cause his records to be audited at least once a year, within 30 days after expiration of the fiscal year and such audit shall be reported to the board at the next regular meeting, following. Within 10 days thereafter the clerk of the board of fire commissioners shall advertise such audit at least twice in a newspaper circulating in said district. The expense of the bond and audit shall be borne by the district.

L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.