R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-35-8 — Publication of proposal to amend town and city budget

At least ten (10) calendar days prior to formal action taken by a town or city to
amend its adopted budget when the amendment would result in an accumulated increase
in total property tax expenditures of five percent (5%), the chief elected official
shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation a notice of a proposal
to amend the town or city budget. The notice shall contain a summary of the proposed
amendment stating the purpose of the proposed expenditures and the impact the amendment
is estimated to have on property taxes. The notice shall be in a form approved by
the director of the department of revenue and it shall constitute a notice of public
hearing.