Rhode Island General Laws 42-28.2-3. Commission established – Appointment and terms
(a) Starting in January, 1970 and annually thereafter the governor shall appoint members to the commission to serve a term of three (3) years commencing the first day of February next following their respective appointment(s) and until their respective successors shall be appointed and qualified to succeed the person or persons whose term next expires. At least one person serving on the commission shall be appointed from a list of five (5) names submitted to the governor by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns and at least three (3) persons serving on the commission shall be chiefs of local police departments.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-28.2-3
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
(b) Members of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-28.2-3; P.L. 1969, ch. 215, § 1; P.L. 1971, ch. 291, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 29.