R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-35-3 — Definitions

(a) “Adjusted current property tax rate” means the estimated property tax rate that would
be necessary in the next fiscal year to raise the maximum levy authorized by § 44-5-2 of the general laws.
(b) “Chief elected official” means the highest locally elected official in each town or
city.
(c) “Proposed property tax rate” means the estimated property tax rate that is proposed
by a town or city to support its operating budget for the town’s or city’s next fiscal
year.