Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 19, § 977

The agent shall immediately repair the highway or bridge as directed in the report of the commissioners and receive out of the funds paid him or her up to $100.00 per day for his or her services in making the repairs. Any unexpended balance shall be returned to the town treasury. He or she shall make a report of his or her activities to the commissioners within ten days of completing the repairs.