§ 45-5-6. Filling of vacancies in office.
In case of vacancy in the office of any officer whom a town or town council is authorized to elect, the town council may elect a suitable person to fill the vacancy.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 45-5-6.
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.