For the purposes of § 28-42-13 and § 28-42-13.1, “employment” does not include services performed in the employ of a “governmental entity” as defined in § 28-42-3(22) by an individual in the exercise of duties:

(1)  As an elected official;

(2)  As a member of a legislative body, or a member of the judiciary of a state or political subdivision;

(3)  As a member of the national guard or air national guard;

(4)  As an employee serving on a temporary basis in case of fire, storm, snow, earthquake, flood, or similar emergency; or

(5)  In a position which, under or pursuant to the laws of this state, is designated as a:

(i)  Major non-tenure policymaking or advisory position; or

(ii)  Policymaking or advisory position, the performance of the duties of which ordinarily does not require more than eight (8) hours per week.

History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 284, § 23; P.L. 1955, ch. 3428, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-42-14; P.L. 1971, ch. 94, § 6; P.L. 1977, ch. 92, § 5.