§ 36 - [Transitional provisions related to the books and records of the town of Newport;§ 36 of No. 273 of the Laws of 1917.]
§ 3-36. Administration; vested in mayor and city council; selection and terms of same
The administration of all the fiscal, prudential and municipal affairs of the city and the government thereof, except as herein otherwise provided, shall be vested in a principal officer to be styled the mayor and a board of fourteen members to be denominated city council. The city council shall elect one of the members president thereof. The mayor and city council sitting in their joint capacity shall be called the city council with mayor presiding. Except as herein otherwise provided, the mayor and the members of the city council shall hold office for the term of two years.