Rhode Island § 45-4-17 - Election and Qualification of Officers
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§ 45-4-17. Election and Qualification of Officers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-4-17
§ 45-4-17. Special statutes controlling.
The provisions of this chapter are subject to the provisions of any special statutes respecting any particular town or city, none of which are repealed by this section; provided, that no elected or appointed official or member of a board or commission, or employee of any city or town, shall be disqualified in that capacity because he or she serves as a delegate to a constitutional convention of the state, or other unpaid position with the state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 39, § 22; G.L. 1909, ch. 49, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 50, § 22; G.L. 1938,
ch. 332, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 45-4-17; P.L. 1966, ch. 56, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 142, §
1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-4-17
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-4-17 cover?
Section 45-4-17 ("Election and Qualification of Officers") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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