§ 45-26-2. Authorities created — Resolution to allow functioning.
(a) In each town of the state there is created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the “housing authority” of the town (hereafter called “town authority”); provided, that the town authority does not transact any business or exercise its powers until or unless the town council of the town, by proper resolution, determines at any time that there is need for a town authority to function in the town.
(b) The town council shall give consideration to the need for a town authority (1) on its own motion or (2) upon the filing of a petition signed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the town asserting that there is need for a town authority to function in the town and requesting that the town council so declare.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 344, § 29; P.L. 1950, ch. 2619, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 45-26-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-26 - Town Housing Authorities
Section 45-26-1. - Declaration of necessity.
Section 45-26-2. - Authorities created — Resolution to allow functioning.
Section 45-26-3. - Grounds for resolution of need.
Section 45-26-4. - Appointment, terms, and compensation of commissioner.
Section 45-26-5. - Procedure for establishment and incorporation of town authority.
Section 45-26-6. - Area of operation.
Section 45-26-7. - Laws applicable to town authorities.
Section 45-26-8. - Cooperation of state public bodies.
Section 45-26-9. - Loans or donations by towns.
Section 45-26-10. - Rural housing.
Section 45-26-11. - Retirement of employees of town housing authorities.
Section 45-26-12. - Housing for people who are elderly — Disabled veterans.