§ 15-7-402 — Appointment, qualifications, terms and removal of members; vacancies

The board of public utilities shall consist of five (5) members
to be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the
governing body. Members appointed shall be persons of business
experience, not less than thirty (30) years of age, citizens of
the United States and for five (5) years immediately preceding
their appointment residents of the city or town. One (1) member
of the board shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, two
(2) for a term of four (4) years and two (2) for a term of six
(6) years. Thereafter each member shall be appointed for a term
of six (6) years. Any member of the board may be removed by the
mayor with the concurrence of the governing body for cause other
than politics or religion after public hearing. The mayor shall
fill any vacancy by appointment for the unexpired term only.