Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-5 - Councils and Governing Bodies
Section 45-5-18. - Special charters controlling.

§ 45-5-18. Special charters controlling.
The provisions of the sections of this chapter and chapter 6 of this title are subject to the provisions of any special charters respecting any particular town or city.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 51; G.L. 1956, § 45-5-18.

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Rhode Island General Laws

Title 45 - Towns and Cities

Chapter 45-5 - Councils and Governing Bodies

Section 45-5-1. - Management of affairs of town.

Section 45-5-2. - Probate meetings.

Section 45-5-3. - Quorum — Majority required for action.

Section 45-5-4. - Continuation of business from time to time.

Section 45-5-5. - Clerk of council.

Section 45-5-6. - Filling of vacancies in office.

Section 45-5-7. - Town clerk pro tempore.

Section 45-5-8. - Suspension or removal of surveyor of highways.

Section 45-5-9. - Election of town auditors.

Section 45-5-10. - Fees for licenses and commissions issued to officers.

Section 45-5-11. - Burial lands and funds.

Section 45-5-12. - Neglected burial grounds.

Section 45-5-13. - Administration of oaths and engagements.

Section 45-5-14. - Subpoena of witnesses.

Section 45-5-15. - Bonds given to council.

Section 45-5-16. - Appeals from orders and decrees.

Section 45-5-17. - Claim and prosecution of appeals.

Section 45-5-18. - Special charters controlling.

Section 45-5-19. - Appointment of municipal officer under home rule charter.

Section 45-5-20. - Power of city and town councils to establish intermunicipal agreements for joint purchasing of common-use items.

Section 45-5-20.1. - Power of city and town councils and regional school districts to jointly establish an insurance corporation, to obtain insurance, and to enter into a cooperative risk management program.

Section 45-5-20.2. - Power of city and town councils and regional school districts to jointly establish a corporation to manage and operate OPEB trusts.

Section 45-5-21. - Power of city and town councils to appropriate funds granted by the federal government.

Section 45-5-22. - Collective bargaining fiscal impact statements.