R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-1-4
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§ 5-1-4. Board Organizational and special meetings Quorum Seal.
Official statutory text
(a) A regular meeting of the board shall be held in May of each year, at which time the board shall elect from its membership a chairperson, a vice-chair, and a secretary, who shall serve for one year and until their successors are elected and qualified. Special meetings of the board may be called by the chairperson or other members of the board, in accordance with any rules and regulations that the board adopts.
(b) Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business, but no action shall be taken at any meeting without three (3) members in accord.
(c) The board shall adopt a seal.
(b) Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business, but no action shall be taken at any meeting without three (3) members in accord.
(c) The board shall adopt a seal.
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