Rhode Island § 45-23-55 § 45-23-55. Administration — The administrative officer.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 45-23-55 — § 45-23-55. Administration — The administrative officer.

Rhode Island·Title 45 Towns and cities·Ch. 45-23 Subdivision of Land

§ 45-23-55. Administration — The administrative officer.
(a) Local administration of the local regulations shall be under the direction of the
            administrative officer(s), who shall report to the planning board.
         
(b) The local regulations shall specify the process of appointment and the responsibilities
            of the administrative officer(s) who shall oversee and coordinate the review, approval,
            recording, and enforcement provisions of the local regulations. The administrative
            officer(s) shall serve as the chair of the technical review committee, where established.
            The local regulations shall state minimum qualifica

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§ 45-23-55. Administration — The administrative officer.

(a) Local administration of the local regulations shall be under the direction of the administrative officer(s), who shall report to the planning board.

(b) The local regulations shall specify the process of appointment and the responsibilities of the administrative officer(s) who shall oversee and coordinate the review, approval, recording, and enforcement provisions of the local regulations. The administrative officer(s) shall serve as the chair of the technical review committee, where established. The local regulations shall state minimum qualifications for this position regarding appropriate education, training, or experience in land use planning and site plan review.

(c) The administrative officer(s) shall be responsible for coordinating reviews of proposed land development projects and subdivisions with adjacent municipalities as is necessary to be consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws and as directed by the planning board.

(d) The administrative officer(s) has the authority to issue approvals and all other authority where specifically set forth in this chapter.

(e) Enforcement of the local regulations shall be under the direction of the administrative officer(s). The officer(s) shall be responsible for coordinating the enforcement efforts of the zoning enforcement officer, the building inspector, planning department staff, the city or town engineer, the department of public works and other local officials responsible for the enforcement or carrying out of discrete elements of the regulations.

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