Providence Teachers Union Local No. 958 v. Napolitano

OPINION

WEISBERGER, Justice.

This case comes before us on appeal brought by the defendants from a Superior Court order granting the plaintiffs request for a permanent injunction. We affirm the order of the trial justice. The facts of the case are as follows.

On November 4, 1980, the Providence Home Rule Charter was approved by the voters of that city. On May 7, 1981, the General Assembly passed P.L.1981, ch. 37, ratifying the charter and specifically validating several sections including section 1210, which is the subject of this case. It reads:

“Residence Requirement.

All officers of the city as…