Rhode Island § 45-43-6 - Regional Councils of Local Government

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§ 45-43-6. Regional Councils of Local Government

R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-43-6

§ 45-43-6. Finances — Annual report.

(a) The governing bodies of the member governments may appropriate funds to meet the expenses of the council. Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space, and other necessary services may be accepted from members as part of their financial support.

(b) The council may accept funds, grants, gifts, and services from the government of the United States or its agencies, from this state or its departments, agencies, or instrumentalities, or from any other governmental unit whether participating in the council or not, and from private and civic sources.

(c) It shall make an annual report of its activities to the member governments and to the director of the state department of administration.

History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 248, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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