Supplemental Declaration of Municipal Emergency
Executive Order 2020-053
December 22, 2020
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, I, Mayor Roberto L. DaSilva, issued Executive Order 2020-004 declaring a state of municipal emergency due to the outbreak of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to remain a serious threat to both the health and safety of the residents of East Providence; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 30-15-12(b) and 30-15-9 (e) (13), permit the Mayor to "do all other things necessary to effectively cope with disasters in the City not consistent with other provision of law."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Roberto L. DaSilva, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Mayor of the City of East Providence, pursuant to the Rhode Island General Laws and the Home Rule Charter of the City of East Providence, do hereby order and direct the following:
- Executive Order 2020-047, entitled "Supplemental Declaration of Municipal Emergency," declared November 24, 2020 and concerning Rhode Island on Closure of City Buildings to the public, is hereby extended.
- Executive Order 2020-049, entitled "Supplemental Declaration of Municipal Emergency," declared November 25, 2020 and concerning Rhode Island on Boards and Commissions virtual meetings, is hereby extended.
This Order shall take effect on December 22, 2020 and remain in full force and effect through January 20, 2021, unless rescinded or further extended by and with the consent of the City Council.
