Rhode Island General Laws Title 45. Towns and Cities § 45-21-35. Legal adviser--General treasurer--Executive director--Assistant director

There shall be a legal counsel to the board appointed by the general treasurer. The general treasurer is the ex-officio chairperson of the retirement board and the treasurer of the retirement board and he or she shall be responsible for appointing the custodian. There shall be an executive director appointed by the retirement board in charge of the administration of the retirement system and who shall serve as secretary to the retirement board. In addition, the retirement board shall appoint an assistant director to serve as director and/or secretary in the absence of the director.