Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-57-9. Licensing authority--Staff

The director of labor and training has the authority to hire and terminate the clerical and professional personnel, including a chief licensing examiner, to handle daily operations of the licensing authority that are necessary to enable it to fulfill its mandate under the provisions of this chapter. All the expenses shall be paid out of the general fund, and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer upon receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers signed by the director.