Rhode Island General Laws Title 9. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure Generally § 9-1-31.1. Members of public bodies--Exemption from liability

(1) “Public body” means any branch, department, division, agency, commission, committee, board, council, bureau, authority, or any subdivision thereof of state government or any other public agency or public body corporate of the state of Rhode Island or any political subdivision thereof.

(2) “Qualified member” means an individual who serves without monetary or other compensation as a member of a public body for the purpose of setting policy, controlling, or otherwise overseeing the activities or functional responsibilities of the public body. As used in this section, “compensation” does not include a per diem or per meeting allowance, health insurance benefits, or reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in the service.

(1) For acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;

(2) For any transaction from which such member derived an improper personal benefit; or

(3) For any malicious, willful or wanton act.