Rhode Island General Laws 45-28-1. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term “housing authority” means a housing authority established pursuant to the housing authorities law (chapters 25 — 27 of this title); and the term “governing body” means in the case of a city, the council, board, or other body charged with governing the city, and, in the case of a town, the town council.
History of Section.
P.L. 1943, ch. 1274, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 45-28-1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 45-28-1
- housing authority: means a housing authority established pursuant to the housing authorities law (chapters 25 — 27 of this title); and the term "governing body" means in the case of a city, the council, board, or other body charged with governing the city, and, in the case of a town, the town council. See Rhode Island General Laws 45-28-1
- 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
- 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