There shall be a Johnston Redevelopment Agency ("agency") which shall consist of five members, appointed by the mayor and approved by the town council from among persons who are residents of the town. Members shall hold office for a term of five years; provided that the original appointments must be made for terms of one, two, three, four and five years, respectively. All vacancies occurring during a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. A member holds office until his or her successor has been appointed and has qualified. No member of the agency may be an elected officer or an employee of the town. The powers of the agency shall be vested in its members then in office. Members shall receive their actual and necessary expenses including travel expenses and may receive such other compensation as the town council may prescribe.
[Added 8-13-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-8]
The agency shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members. The agency shall elect or appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the agency. The term of office of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary, shall be for the calendar year, or for that portion remaining after each such officer is designated or elected. The Town Planner shall serve as executive director.
The agency shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities in connection with the redevelopment of blighted and substandard areas in the town, and for all other purposes, as set forth in RIGL 45-31, 32 and 33 and other applicable laws of the state, the federal government, the Town's Home Rule Charter, and any applicable municipal ordinances, now or hereinafter in effect for redevelopment agencies generally or the agency in particular.