2024-06 Amending Chapter 2.56 of the Codified Ordinances, entitled, “Boards and Commissions” to amend Section 2.56.010, entitled, “General Provisions”

CITY OF NEWPORT

ORDINANCE

OF THE
COUNCIL
NO. 2024-06

AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE TWO OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, REVISION OF 1994, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED, "ADMINISTRATION."

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Newport:

SECTION 1. Chapter 2.56 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Newport, RI, Revision of 1994, as amended, entitled, "Boards and Commissions," is hereby amended by DELETING Paragraph A in its entirety and ADDING IN LIEU THEREOF THE FOLLOIWNG:

DELETE IN ITS ENTIRETY

Section 2.56.010. General Provisions.

DELETE

A. With the exception of the Affirmative Action Commission, Film Commission, the Hospitality Commission, and the Tree and Open Space Commission, all members of boards and commissions must be registered voters in the City of Newport and reside in the city on a year-round basis.

ADD IN LIEU THEREOF

A. With the exception of the Affirmative Action Commission, Film Commission, the Sister City Commission, and the Tree and Open Space Commission, all members of boards and commissions must be registered voters in the City of Newport and reside in the city on a year-round basis.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
APRIL 24, 2024

Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk