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ARTICLE 33. - TENURE OF THE TOWN TAX COLLECTOR

Part of the Code of Ordinances of West Warwick, RI.

Local law · Updated October 21, 2025 · 1,422 sections

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Sec. 1. - Declared.#

Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the tax collector of the Town of West Warwick shall enjoy tenure of office with no decrease in pay and shall be removed only for good and sufficient cause.

(Laws 1986, ch. 70, § 1)

Sec. 2. - Prerequisite length of service.#

Any person appointed before or after the passage of this act who shall have served the cumulative period of five (5) years shall enjoy tenure of office with no decrease in pay and shall be removed only for good and sufficient cause.

(Laws 1986, ch. 70, § 2)

Sec. 3. - Termination of tenure.#

Such tenure so enjoyed by any person as tax collector of the Town of West Warwick shall cease and terminate and all rights and privileges of tenure enjoyed in connection therewith shall cease and terminate upon the attaining by such tax collector of the age of sixty-two (62) years, and such tax collector shall thereafter continue to serve as tax collector of the Town of West Warwick at the will of the town council of the Town of West Warwick.

(Laws 1986, ch. 70, § 3)

Sec. 4. - Effective date.#

This act shall take effect upon passage.

(Laws 1986, ch. 70, § 4)