Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-23-1. Establishment of commission--Functions

(1) To assist and promote foreign and domestic commerce in this state and to cooperate with commissions or officials in other states in any movement to develop or increase such commerce;

(2) To arrange and participate in conference with officials of other states and of other units of government and to formulate proposals for cooperation between this state and other states;

(3) To carry forward the participation of this state as a member of the council of state governments;

(4) To carry on negotiations with the purpose of adopting interstate compacts with other states on matters relating to labor and industry or to other subjects;

(5) To exercise such powers and duties in connection with the foregoing as may be set forth by the governor or by action of the general assembly;

(6) To promulgate an agenda on legislative matters;

(7) To establish on an annual basis a priority for projects which would be of assistance to Rhode Island legislators in carrying out their legislative functions; and

(8) To issue an annual report on their work and activities.