§ 45-43-1 Establishment
§ 45-43-2 Membership
§ 45-43-3 Powers
§ 45-43-4 Bylaws
§ 45-43-5 Staff
§ 45-43-6 Finances – Annual report
§ 45-43-7 Meetings – Records

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 45-43 - Regional Councils of Local Government

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8