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Any town constable, except a constable elected by the electors of any town or city, may be removed for cause from office at any time by the town council or other body appointing him or her, after notice, in writing, to the town constable of the charges against him or her and an opportunity given him or her for a hearing.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 45. Towns and Cities § 45-16-13. Removal of town constables from office - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-45-towns-and-cities/ri-gen-laws-sect-45-16-13/
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