[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of West
Greenwich as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
CHARTER REFERENCES
Elections — See Art. II.
Council vacancies — See § 406.
[Adopted 6-11-1997 by Ord. No. 68]
The provisions of the Constitution of the United States and
the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island now or hereafter in
effect pertaining to special elections, and all special acts pertaining
to elections in the Town of West Greenwich now in effect, shall govern
all Town special elections so far as they may be applicable, excepting
those provisions which are inconsistent with the provisions of the
Town Charter affecting the form of government.
The canvassing authority shall have and discharge all functions,
powers and duties to conduct any special election required by the
Town Charter. This includes nominations, registration of voters, canvassing
rights, preparing and correcting voting lists, setting election dates,
and all other matters relating thereto regarding special elections.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions,
Art. I)]
In accordance with Charter § 406, in the event that
the office of a Council member becomes vacant from any cause within
the first year of the term of office, such vacancy shall be filled
at a special election.
