§ 45-5-21. Power of city and town councils to appropriate funds granted by the federal government.
In addition to the powers granted by charter or the public laws of the state especially relating to city and town councils, all city and town councils are authorized, through passage of an ordinance, to appropriate and obligate funds received by the city or town from the federal government under the provisions of title II, Anti-Recession Provisions, Local Public Works Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 6721 et seq.
History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 177, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
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 45-5-22. - Collective bargaining fiscal impact statements.