Section 45-43-1. – Establishment.

§ 45-43-1. Establishment. The municipal legislative bodies of any two (2) or more cities or towns, by appropriate action, may enter into an agreement with each other, or with the governing bodies of any municipalities of any other state to the extent that laws of the other state permit the establishment of a regional council […]

Section 45-43-2. – Membership.

§ 45-43-2. Membership. Membership of the council consists of three (3) representatives from each city or town entering into the agreement. The three (3) regular members from each city and town are as follows: (1) The chief executive or administrative head of the city or town. (2) The council president or designee of the city […]

Section 45-43-3. – Powers.

§ 45-43-3. Powers. (a) The council has the power to: (1) Study area governmental problems common to two (2) or more members of the council as it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, matters affecting health, safety, welfare, education, economic conditions, and regional development; (2) Promote cooperative arrangements and coordinate action among its members; […]

Section 45-43-4. – Bylaws.

§ 45-43-4. Bylaws. The council shall adopt bylaws designating the officers of the council and providing for the conduct of its business. History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 248, § 1.

Section 45-43-5. – Staff.

§ 45-43-5. Staff. The council may employ staff, and consult and retain experts, as it deems necessary. The state department of administration may furnish research, secretarial, and stenographic service to a council. History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 248, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 26.

Section 45-43-6. – Finances — Annual report.

§ 45-43-6. Finances — Annual report. (a) The governing bodies of the member governments may appropriate funds to meet the expenses of the council. Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space, and other necessary services may be accepted from members as part of their financial support. (b) The council may accept funds, grants, […]

Section 45-43-7. – Meetings — Records.

§ 45-43-7. Meetings — Records. All regular council of local government meetings are open to the public, and all records of its proceedings, resolutions, and actions are open to public view. History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 248, § 1.