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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The director of public safety shall appoint a qualified individual from the department of public safety who shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Supervise and be responsible for the administration of the policies established by the policy board;
(2) Establish, consolidate, or abolish any administrative subdivision within the public safety grant administration office and appoint and remove for cause the heads thereof, and delegate appropriate powers and duties to them;
(3) Establish and administer projects and programs for the operation of the public safety grant administration office;
(4) Appoint and remove employees of the public safety grant administration office and delegate appropriate powers and duties to them;
(5) Make rules and regulations for the management and the administration of policies of the public safety grant administration office and the conduct of employees under his or her jurisdiction;
(6) Collect, develop, and maintain statistical information, records, and reports as the public safety grant administration office may determine relevant to its functions;
(7) Transmit bi-monthly to the policy board a report of the operations of the public safety grant administration office for the preceding two calendar months;
(8) Execute and carry out the provisions of all contracts, leases, and agreements authorized by the public safety grant administration office with agencies of federal, state, or local government, corporations or persons;
(9) Perform such additional duties as may be assigned to him or her by the governor, the policy board, or by law; and
(10) Exercise all powers and perform all duties necessary and proper in carrying out his or her responsibilities.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-26-9. Administration--Public safety grant administration office - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-42-state-affairs-and-government/ri-gen-laws-sect-42-26-9/
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