Rhode Island § 45-50-7 - Municipal Public Buildings Authorities
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§ 45-50-7. Municipal Public Buildings Authorities
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-50-7
§ 45-50-7. Officers and quorums.
The authority shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson and shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer. Three (3) members of the authority constitutes a quorum and the vote of three (3) members is necessary for any action taken by the authority. No vacancy in the membership of the authority shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to an authority authorized pursuant to § 45-50-3(c), in which case the public law providing for the exercise of the powers of the authority by a body corporate and politic shall apply and be considered definitive.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 475, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 344, § 5; P.L. 2003, ch. 345, § 5.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-50-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-50-7 cover?
Section 45-50-7 ("Municipal Public Buildings Authorities") 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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