The members of the board of finance shall be sworn to a faithful performance of their duties. No member shall receive compensation for his services as such, but the necessary expenses of the board, when approved, shall be paid by the town.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-341
(1949 Rev., S. 773; 1953, S. 354d.)
What constitutes office within purview of statute. 121 C. 242.