[Amended 11-2-2010]
There shall be a Town Sergeant appointed by
the Town Council. The powers and procedure of the Town Sergeant shall
be as prescribed by law.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
There may be one or more Auctioneers appointed
by the Town Council. Every Auctioneer shall at his/her own expense
give bond in a sum not exceeding $10,000 nor less than $2,000 for
the faithful execution of the duties of his/her office according to
law. The powers and procedure of said office shall be as prescribed
by law.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
There may be a Town Sealer of Weights and Measures
appointed by the Town Council. The powers and procedure of said officer
shall be as prescribed by law.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
The Town of Lincoln shall establish through ordinance a local
Emergency Management Agency as required by RIGL §30-15-12, as
may be amended from time to time.
[Amended 11-10-2002; 11-2-2010]
There shall be a Parks and Recreation Commission in the Town
of Lincoln as is authorized by law. The Town Council shall by ordinance
specify the number of members on said Commission or Board of Recreation,
the manner of their appointment and the term for which they are chosen.
The members of said Board shall serve without compensation. They shall
have no authority to spend any money or to contract any indebtedness
for or on account of said Town, other than such moneys as shall be
appropriated and placed at their disposal for the purposes prescribed
by law, or such indebtedness as they may be especially authorized
to incur by said Town at any Financial Town Meeting.
(1)
Establishment. In pursuance of the power implied in
state law the Financial Town Meeting of the Town of Lincoln may establish
the Industrial Development Commission.
(2)
Organization. The Industrial Development Commission
shall be composed of five members appointed by the Moderator of the
Town Meeting within 30 days after the time of the Town Meeting, for
terms of one year.
(3)
Powers and duties.
(a)
Said Commission shall organize at its first
meeting held after its appointment each year by electing a Chairperson
and adopting its rules of procedure.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
(b)
The Commission shall have power to promote and
encourage the location and development of new business in the Town
as well as the maintenance and expansion of existing business and
for that purpose shall cooperate with state, and with other local
agencies and individuals whether in the Town of Lincoln or in other
municipalities.
(c)
The Commission shall submit a report of its
activities annually at the Financial Town Meeting.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
There shall be other officials of the Town as
the Town Council may determine.
[Added 11-10-2002]
There shall be a Lincoln Land Trust having powers
and duties which shall be prescribed by state law and Town ordinances.
[Added 11-10-2002]
The Town of Lincoln shall provide a free public
library in accordance with the General Laws of the State of Rhode
Island. The Board of Trustees shall be legal guardians and custodians
of said library and all related facilities and branches. The Board
of Trustees {shall} consist of five members, one from each Council
voting district who shall be appointed by the Town Council.
[Added 11-10-2002]
There shall be a Lincoln Conservation Commission
having powers and duties which shall be prescribed by state law and
Town ordinances.
