Those towns mentioned in § 45-4-2 are authorized to elect an assistant moderator, who may preside at town meetings held on the same day as an election for the officers mentioned in § 17-18-5 is held, for the election of town officers and the transaction of town business, and with the power and authority in these town meetings as moderators would have.
Assistant moderator to preside over town business
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-4-3., under Chapter 45-4 Election and Qualification of Officers.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-4-3.