Chapter 5
Councils and Governing Bodies

Index of Sections

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

§ 45-5-2. Probate meetings.

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

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

§ 45-5-5. Clerk of council.

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

§ 45-5-7. Town clerk pro tempore.

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

§ 45-5-9. Election of town auditors.

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

§ 45-5-11. Burial lands and funds.

§ 45-5-12. Neglected burial grounds.

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

§ 45-5-14. Subpoena of witnesses.

§ 45-5-15. Bonds given to council.

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

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

§ 45-5-18. Special charters controlling.

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

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

§ 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.

§ 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.

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

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