R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 45-25 § 45-25-18.4
Appointment of membership — Meetings — Rules — Quorum
Operative Text
The board shall be organized initially by the members appointed by the mayor or council. Elections of tenant members shall be completed and the first organizational meeting held within ninety (90) days after April 12, 1968. The board shall meet thereafter not less than once each month and at other times as the demands of business require. The board shall adopt its own rules of procedure and keep a record of its proceedings. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Clerical and secretarial staff are supplied by the local housing authority.
Section 45-25-18.4 of Rhode Island General Laws establishes the organizational and operational framework for a local housing board. The board must hold its first organizational meeting within 90 days of April 12, 1968, and is required to convene at least once per month thereafter. The board sets its own procedural rules, maintains records of its proceedings, and requires a majority of members to form a quorum; clerical and secretarial support is provided by the local housing authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-25-18.4, the board that oversees local housing matters operates on a defined schedule, meeting at least monthly and following its own adopted rules of procedure. Property owners and managers should be aware that this board maintains official records of its proceedings, which may be relevant when matters come before it. Staying informed about the board's meeting schedule and procedural rules can help operators understand how and when housing-related matters are formally addressed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-25-18.4 establishes that the housing board includes tenant members elected through a defined process, giving tenants a formal voice in the board's composition. Because the board meets at least once a month and keeps records of its proceedings, tenants have regular opportunities to engage with the board's public process. Tenants who have concerns about housing conditions or related matters may consider attending board meetings, reviewing board records, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this board's structure may be relevant to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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