Rhode Island General Laws 8-9-2.2. New Shoreham town council as probate court
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The town council of the town of New Shoreham may act as a probate court within its town; the major part of the members elected constitutes a quorum for doing business, and the major part of those present at any legal meeting may decide upon any matter before them.
History of Section.
P.L. 1971, ch. 219, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 8-9-2.2
- Probate: Proving a will
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- 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
- 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