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Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-23-2. Composition--Tenure of members

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The commission on interstate cooperation shall consist of:

(1) The governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the senate president, ex officio;

(2) Four (4) members of the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate, not more than three (3) of whom shall be members of the same political party;

(3) Four (4) members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, not more than three (3) of whom shall be members of the same political party; and

(4) Five (5) qualified electors of the state, not more than four (4) of whom shall be members of the same political party, to be appointed by the governor.

(b) Each member of the commission who holds public office shall serve during his or her term of office and the other members shall serve during the pleasure of the governor.

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