§ 23-7-5. Vacancies, quorum and removal for cause.
(a) Any vacancy which may occur in the board shall be filled by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate for the remainder of the unexpired term. A member shall be eligible to succeed himself or herself.
(b) Six (6) members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
(c) Members of the board shall be removable by the governor pursuant to § 36-1-7 of the general laws and for cause only, and removal solely for partisan or personal reasons unrelated to capacity or fitness for the office shall be unlawful.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 108, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 41; P.L. 2006, ch. 22, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 27, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-7 - Mosquito Abatement
Section 23-7-1. - Short title.
Section 23-7-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 23-7-3. - Board established.
Section 23-7-4. - Membership of board.
Section 23-7-5. - Vacancies, quorum and removal for cause.
Section 23-7-6.1. - Officers of the board.
Section 23-7-6.2. - Board training.
Section 23-7-6.3. - Reporting requirements.
Section 23-7-7. - Establishment of mosquito abatement districts and local councils.
Section 23-7-8. - Powers and duties of councils.
Section 23-7-9. - Right to appeal board decisions.
Section 23-7-10. - Notice to cease operation.
Section 23-7-11. - Annexation by district.
Section 23-7-12. - Dissolution of district.
Section 23-7-13. - Disconnection of territory from district.
Section 23-7-14. - Severability.