Foster Glocester Regional School Building Committee v. Steven A. Sette

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s declaration that the Glocester Town Council lacks authority—express or implied—to remove a member of the Foster‑Glocester Regional School Building Committee, and vacated the preliminary injunction that had been issued. The Court based its decision on a plain‑text reading of the regional school act and the town charter, finding no statutory grant of removal power. The majority’s ruling was partially dissented by Justice Robinson, who argued that the charter does grant such authority.