§ 32-3-9 - Town forest and park commissions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 32-3-9

   § 32-3-9  Town forest and park commissions.– The town council of any town is hereby authorized to appoint five (5) personswho shall constitute the forest and park commission of that town, to serve fora term of one, two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years, respectively.Annually thereafter, at the meeting held for the purpose of appointments oftown officers, any town council shall appoint one member of the commission toreplace the member whose term shall next expire and who shall serve for a termof five (5) years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Incase of vacancy in the commission, the town council shall fill the vacancyforthwith by appointment for the unexpired term.