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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The board shall:
(1) Advise the housing authority on matters concerning the general welfare of the tenants of housing projects and facilities.
(2) Review and veto rules of the housing authority promulgated in accord with § 45-25-18.1 prior to publication.
(3) Meet on a regular basis with available federal, state, and local government officials or their representatives to propose and develop specific legislation designed to alleviate the problems of those tenants living on fixed or limited incomes, and to transmit all proposals to the appropriate government representatives for consideration.
(b) Final determinations reached on matters heard by way of review are binding on the housing authority.
(c) The power of review and veto is exercised by a two-thirds ( 2/3 ) majority of those present and voting.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 45. Towns and Cities § 45-25-18.6. Power of board - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-45-towns-and-cities/ri-gen-laws-sect-45-25-18-6/
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