§ 45-5-5. Clerk of council.
The town clerk is clerk of the town council. Whenever any town clerk does not appear at the time and place appointed for the meeting of the town council, the town council may appoint a clerk pro tempore, who, after being duly engaged, shall do and perform all the duties enjoined by law on the town clerk as clerk of the town council.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 45-5-5.
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.