Sec. 11-28. - Appointment and terms of members.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
The members of the hearing board shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council. At least one member shall be a resident of each of the wards of the city. Of the members first appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of two years, one for a term of four years and one for a term of six years. Thereafter each member shall be appointed for a term of six years from the date of expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed, except that a person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of such term shall be appointed for the remainder of the term. Each member of the board shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 11-28; Ch. 826, § II, 11-16-21)