§ 28-9.2-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter the following terms, unless the context requires a different interpretation, have the following meanings:
(1) “Corporate authorities” means the proper officials within any city or town whose duty or duties it is to establish the wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours, working conditions, and other terms and conditions of employment of police officers, whether they are the mayor, city manager, town manager, town administrator, city council, town council, director of personnel, personnel board or commission, or by whatever other name they may be designated, or any combination thereof.
(2) “Police officer” means a full-time police officer from the rank of patrolman up to and including the rank of chief, including policewomen, of any particular police department in any city or town within the state.
History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 54, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-9.2 - Municipal Police Arbitration
Section 28-9.2-1. - Short title.
Section 28-9.2-2. - Statement of policy.
Section 28-9.2-3. - Definitions.
Section 28-9.2-4. - Right to organize and bargain collectively.
Section 28-9.2-5. - Recognition of bargaining agent.
Section 28-9.2-6. - Obligation to bargain.
Section 28-9.2-7. - Unresolved issues submitted to arbitration.
Section 28-9.2-8. - Arbitration board — Composition.
Section 28-9.2-10. - Factors to be considered by arbitration board.
Section 28-9.2-11. - Fees and expenses of arbitration.
Section 28-9.2-12. - Collective bargaining contract.
Section 28-9.2-13. - Request for collective bargaining.
Section 28-9.2-14. - Severability.
Section 28-9.2-15. - Writ of certiorari to the supreme court.
Section 28-9.2-16. - Attorney’s fees — Costs — Interest.
Section 28-9.2-17. - Continuance of contractual provisions.
Section 28-9.2-18. - Exclusive bargaining representative obligations.