(a)  If at the stated time and day of the town meeting in the town of Barrington, there is insufficient room to accommodate, seat, assemble, and hear, all the qualified electors present at the town meeting, and if after review by the town moderator and town clerk it is determined there is no indoor facility in the town large enough to accommodate the electors reasonably expected at the continuation of the town meeting, then the town of Barrington may hold its town meeting at an indoor facility located a reasonable distance outside the town of Barrington.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 45-3-3.1

  • 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

(b)  Notice of the meeting shall be given pursuant to § 45-3-8 of this chapter.

History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 38, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 400, § 1.