Town of Barrington, RI Chapter 2 FORM OF GOVERNMENT

1-2-1 COUNCIL-MANAGER GOVERNMENT.

The municipal government by this Charter shall be known as "Council-Manager Government."

1-2-2 ALL POWERS IN TOWN COUNCIL; APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER.

Subject only to the limitations imposed by the State Constitution and to the restrictions and exceptions contained in this Charter, all powers of the Town shall be vested in an elective council, to be known as the "Town Council," hereinafter referred to as the "Council." The Council shall be the legislative body of the Town. The Council shall determine policies and shall appoint the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall execute the laws and administer the government of the Town under the authority of the Council.