Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-64.18-3. Structure

(a) The members of the council shall be appointed by the governor for terms of no longer than three (3) years and may be reappointed. The executive director of the economic development corporation shall be the chairperson until such time that the secretary of commerce is appointed;

Upon his or her appointment, the secretary of commerce shall be the chairperson. The council shall also select a vice chair. The council shall be staffed through the economic development corporation and shall utilize the staffs and resources of the division of statewide planning.

(b) The council will be able to hire, subject to funding, consultants and related assistance to provide the type of analysis to inform its work.