R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-34 — Warrant for collection

The city or town treasurer shall issue and affix to the copy of the assessment a warrant
under his or her hand, and which does not need to be under seal, directed to the collector
of taxes of the city or town, commanding him or her to proceed and collect the several
sums of money expressed in the warrant, of the persons and estates liable for this
money, by the time directed by the city or town, and to pay over the sums to him or
her or to his or her successor in office. Whenever any city or town elects its city
or town treasurer as collector of taxes for the city or town, the warrant shall be
issued to the city or town treasurer as collector of taxes by the city or town clerk.