Rhode Island General Laws 28-5-8. Rhode Island commission for human rights – Composition
There is created a commission to be known as the “Rhode Island commission for human rights,” to consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, one of whom shall be designated by the governor as chairperson. In the appointment of commissioners, the following factors shall be taken into consideration:
(1) A commissioner should have a demonstrated sensitivity to the concerns of the classes protected under this chapter.
(2) A commissioner should have a judicious temperament, analytical ability, and sufficient time to dedicate to commission work.
(3) The commission should reflect the diversity of the state’s population. In attempting to reflect the diversity of the state’s population, the governor should attempt to appoint as at least one of the seven (7) commissioners a person with a background in law, business, and/or real estate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1949, ch. 2181, § 5; impl. am. P.L. 1952, ch. 2958, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-5-8; P.L. 1968, ch. 160, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 398, § 3.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-5-8
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Commission: means the Rhode Island commission against discrimination created by this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-5-6
- Person: includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, organizations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, or receivers. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-5-6
- real estate: may be construed to include lands, tenements, and hereditaments and rights thereto and interests therein. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-10