§45-8A-23.210. Purpose and number of wards.  


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  • Originally there shall be established five wards for the purpose of securing as nearly as possible a council consisting of members who represent distinct geographical areas within the city and who represent equal numbers of persons. Every part of the geographical area of the city shall be in one ward but not more than one ward.

(Acts 1953, No. 404, p. 472, §7.01.)