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R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-22.1-1. Declaration of policy
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For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the various areas in the state of Rhode Island through the effective development of these areas, the following powers for the establishment of joint municipal planning commissions are hereby granted.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-22.1-2. Creation, appointment, and operation of joint municipal planning commission
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The governing bodies of two (2) or more municipalities may, by ordinance or resolution, authorize the establishment and participation or membership in, and support of, a joint municipal planning commission. The number and qualifications of the members of the planning commission a…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-22.1-3. Finances, staff, and planning programs
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(a) The governing bodies of municipalities have the authority to appropriate funds for the purpose of contributing to the operation of a joint municipal planning commission. A joint municipal planning commission, with the consent of all the governing bodies, may also receive gran…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-22.1-4. Preparation of comprehensive plan
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(a) Every joint municipal planning commission may prepare and maintain a comprehensive plan, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, for the guidance of the continuing development of the area encompassed by the participating or member municipalities. (b) These plans an…