Rhode Island General Laws Title 46. Waters and Navigation § 46-24-13. Meetings

(a) The board shall meet at least once a month at a place within the participating communities, and all meetings shall be open to the public, and all decisions shall be made public; provided, however, nothing contained herein shall prohibit the board from closing a meeting to the public when the nature of the item under discussion involves personnel or other matters which, in the interest of the public welfare, should remain confidential.

(b) Special meetings may be called by the chairperson upon at least twenty-four (24) hours notice by either regular mail or by telephone or by a majority of the members presenting to the chairperson a petition signed by each of them setting forth the purpose of the meeting.