§ 46-24-13 - Meetings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 46-24-13

   § 46-24-13  Meetings. – (a) The board shall meet at least once a month at a place within theparticipating communities, and all meetings shall be open to the public, andall decisions shall be made public; provided, however, nothing contained hereinshall prohibit the board from closing a meeting to the public when the natureof the item under discussion involves personnel or other matters which, in theinterest of the public welfare, should remain confidential.

   (b) Special meetings may be called by the chairperson upon atleast twenty-four (24) hours notice by either regular mail or by telephone orby a majority of the members presenting to the chairperson a petition signed byeach of them setting forth the purpose of the meeting.