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This bill establishes the Crook Point Bridge Authority as an independent public entity separate from the city of Providence and the State of Rhode Island, tasked with acquiring, maintaining, and overseeing initiatives for the Crook Point Bascule Bridge and its related property. The Authority will be governed by a three-member board of directors appointed by the mayor of Providence and approved by the city council, with directors serving five-year terms after initial staggered terms. While directors will not receive compensation, they will be reimbursed for expenses, and the Authority's operations and finances will be transparent, with annual reports submitted to the mayor and city council, and adherence to open meeting and public records laws. The Authority has broad powers to sue and be sued, enter contracts, employ staff, acquire and dispose of property, incur debt, and invest funds, but its obligations will not be a debt of the city or state, and it will be exempt from state taxes. Employees of the Authority will not be considered employees of the city or state for any purpose.

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