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Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-64.8-4. Membership of commission

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

(a) The commission shall be composed of ten (10) members as follows:

(1) The chairperson of the house finance committee or the chairperson's designee;

(2) The chairperson of the senate finance committee or the chairperson's designee;

(3) The director of administration or the director's designee;

(4) The director of the Rhode Island economic development corporation;

(5) Two (2) city and/or town officials from a municipality with two thousand (2,000) persons per square mile or more based on the most recent U.S. Census appointed by the speaker of the house;

(6) Two (2) city and/or town officials from a municipality with two thousand (2,000) persons per square mile or more based on most recent U.S. Census appointed by the president of the senate;

(7) The president of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns or the president's designee; and

(8) The president of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council or the president's designee.

(b) The governor shall designate a mayor to serve as chairperson of the commission, and the vice-chairperson of the commission shall also be designated by the governor from among the members. In the event of the absence or disability of both the chairperson and vice chairperson, the members of the commission shall elect a temporary chairperson by a majority vote of those present and voting.

(c) Should any member cease to be an officer or employee of the unit or agency the member is appointed to represent, the member's membership on the commission shall terminate immediately. Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment.

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