§ 45-48.1-2. Composition of board.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the powers of the district shall be exercised by a board of three (3) members, each of whom shall be a resident of the district. These members shall be appointed by the town administrator of the town, subject to approval by the town council. The members shall be appointed and serve in office for terms of one, two (2), and three (3) years, respectively. Thereafter, the members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years or, in the case of an appointment to fill a vacancy, for the unexpired term, and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. A member shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. Any member of the board shall be eligible for reappointment. Any member of the board may be removed by the town council at any time for cause shown. No vacancy in the membership of the board shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise the powers of the district. Two (2) members of the board shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of two (2) members shall be necessary for any action taken by vote of the board. Any such action shall take effect immediately unless otherwise provided and need not be published or posted.
History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 270, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 364, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-48.1 - West Greenwich Water District
Section 45-48.1-1. - Creation.
Section 45-48.1-2. - Composition of board.
Section 45-48.1-3. - Officers and employees of board.
Section 45-48.1-4. - Compensation of board members.
Section 45-48.1-6. - Additional powers and limitations.
Section 45-48.1-7. - Exclusive authority for water distribution — Contracts.
Section 45-48.1-8. - Condemnation power.
Section 45-48.1-10. - Issuance of bonds and notes.
Section 45-48.1-12. - Payment of bonds and notes.
Section 45-48.1-13. - Refunding bonds and notes.
Section 45-48.1-14. - Defeasance of bonds or notes.
Section 45-48.1-15. - Credit of state and municipality not pledged.
Section 45-48.1-16. - Moneys received deemed to be trust funds.
Section 45-48.1-17. - Bonds eligible for investment.
Section 45-48.1-18. - Bonds and notes issued without consent of other entities.
Section 45-48.1-19. - Tax exemption.
Section 45-48.1-20. - Malicious damage — Civil and criminal penalties.
Section 45-48.1-21. - Records — Reports — Inspection.
Section 45-48.1-22. - Termination or dissolution of district.
Section 45-48.1-23. - Inconsistent laws or ordinances inoperative.
Section 45-48.1-24. - Provisions of act controlling.
Section 45-48.1-25. - Pledge not to alter rights of district.