Rhode Island General Laws Title 16. Education § 16-53-5. Officers of the board of trustees

The officers of the board of trustees shall be a chairperson, appointed by the governor, who shall be a representative of the private sector and vice chairperson elected from the membership. Officers shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the board of trustees members; a majority of the appointed members shall constitute a quorum. Upon allocation of designated state funding for the purpose of supporting the board of trustees' duties and activities, the board of trustees is authorized to obtain, or to contract for, any services that may be necessary to enable it to carry out its duties. A majority vote of those present shall be required for action.