Sec. 2-272. - Appointment, term, qualifications of judge.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
(a)
The municipal court shall be composed of one judge and appointment thereof shall function in accordance with the appointment provided in section 14-2 of the Charter.
(b)
The term of the appointment for the judge shall begin in accordance with the corresponding provisions provided in section 14-2 of the Charter.
(c)
The judge shall be a qualified elector of the city and a lawyer admitted to practice before the supreme court of the state, in good standing, and shall have not less than five years' experience in the active practice of law.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 2-253; Ch. 877, § II, 6-6-23)