Rhode Island S2706 amends the Western Coventry Fire District incorporation act to require a referendum and affirmative vote for any merger or.

Rhode Island S2706 amends the 1942 act incorporating the Western Coventry Fire District to mandate a referendum and affirmative vote from the district's electors before any merger or consolidation with another district or the Coventry fire department. This change ensures that any significant restructuring of the fire district requires direct approval from the district's voters, overseen by the Board of Directors. The referendum process mirrors that of Special Meetings of the District. The amendment takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2706 amends the Western Coventry Fire District incorporation act to require a referendum and affirmative vote for any merger or.

Rhode Island S2706 amends the 1942 act incorporating the Western Coventry Fire District to mandate a referendum and affirmative vote from the district's electors before any merger or consolidation with another district or the Coventry fire department. This change ensures that any significant restructuring of the fire district requires direct approval from the district's voters, overseen by the Board of Directors. The referendum process mirrors that of Special Meetings of the District. The amendment takes effect upon passage.