[Rev. Ords. 1989, § 2-1]
(a)
The following shall be the design of the seal of the town:
Around the margin of the seal there shall be a circle, the upper
portion containing the words, "Town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island";
the lower portion containing the words, "Incorporated 1672"; within
which circle shall be a device representing the island of Block Island,
situated in a body of water, with houses, churches, schools and lighthouses
reproduced on the island.
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(b)
The town clerk shall be ex officio keeper of the town seal and shall
affix the seal to all official documents executed on behalf of the
town requiring a seal.
[Ord. of 12-17-1997; Ord. of 2-2-1998]
(a)
For the purposes of this Revision and all licenses, permits and regulations
issued by the town, a resident is defined as one who resides full-time
in the town.
(b)
Full-time Block Island residency status is not affected by absence
due to enrollment at an educational institution or fulfilling a military
obligation providing that the resident is also a registered Block
Island voter.
(c)
Full-time Block Island residency status is not affected by absence,
whatever the reason, of up to three months in any calendar year providing
that the resident is also a registered Block Island voter.
(d)
The town council may, for cause shown, waive the full-time residency
requirements for such reasons, including but not limited to family
obligations, illness or unusual work circumstances, upon appeal within
30 days from a decision of any board, commission or licensing authority.
