§ 32-3-9. Town forest and park commissions.
The town council of any town is hereby authorized to appoint five (5) persons who shall constitute the forest and park commission of that town, to serve for a term of one, two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years, respectively. Annually thereafter, at the meeting held for the purpose of appointments of town officers, any town council shall appoint one member of the commission to replace the member whose term shall next expire and who shall serve for a term of five (5) years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. In case of vacancy in the commission, the town council shall fill the vacancy forthwith by appointment for the unexpired term.
History of Section.P.L. 1954, ch. 3349, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 32-3-9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 32 - Parks and Recreational Areas
Chapter 32-3 - Town Forests, Parks, and Recreation Systems
Section 32-3-1. - Local regulations — Prosecution of violations.
Section 32-3-2. - Establishment of public recreation systems.
Section 32-3-3. - Powers of agency in charge of system.
Section 32-3-4. - Board of recreation.
Section 32-3-5. - Joint recreational committees.
Section 32-3-6. - Appropriations for recreation systems.
Section 32-3-7. - Special laws unaffected.
Section 32-3-8. - Town forests.
Section 32-3-9. - Town forest and park commissions.
Section 32-3-10. - Supervision of parks and forests — Plans and recommendations.
Section 32-3-11. - Reforestation projects.
Section 32-3-12. - Expenses and appropriations for commissions.