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Section 6.01. - Judge.#
There shall be a Judge of Probate who shall exercise and perform the powers and duties of a probate court for the Town.
Section 6.02. - Appointment and Term.#
The Judge of Probate shall be appointed by the Town Council to serve for a two-year term of office concurrent with that of the Town Council and until his/her successor is appointed and qualified.
Section 6.03. - Qualifications.#
The Judge of Probate shall be an attorney-at-law in good standing who has been admitted to the practice of law in the State of Rhode Island and has five (5) years experience as a practicing attorney. Preference shall be given to an attorney who is a qualified voter of the Town.
Section 6.04. - Absence or Disability.#
In the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Judge of Probate so that he/she is unable to fulfill his/her duties, or there is a vacancy in such office, the duties of the Judge of Probate shall be performed by the Town Solicitor or his/her designee, and when so serving, the Acting Judge of Probate shall have and exercise all the powers and duties of the Judge of Probate.
Section 6.05. - Clerk.#
The Town Clerk shall be the Clerk of the Probate Court.
Section 6.06. - Fees.#
All fees collected by the Clerk of the Probate Court shall inure to the benefit of the Town and shall be paid over to the Town Treasurer unless otherwise directed by the laws of the State.