Rhode Island General Laws Title 2. Agriculture and Forestry § 2-20-1. Appointment of city and town surveyors and measurers

The city and town councils of all cities and towns where boards, plank, timber, joist and scantling are imported for sale shall annually, on or before the first day of March, appoint one or more surveyors and measurers of boards, plank, timber, joist and scantling, who are removable at the pleasure of the council. Each surveyor shall give bond, with two (2) securities, in the sum of five hundred dollars ($500), to the city or town treasurer for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office.