Rhode Island General Laws 45-5-3. Quorum – Majority required for action
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A majority of the persons elected as members of any town council shall be a quorum and a majority of the members present at any legal meeting may determine any matter legally before them.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 45-5-3.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 45-5-3
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- 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