§ 20-8-4. Appointive commissioner.
The governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a citizen as a third commissioner who shall have a knowledge of, and interest in, the marine fisheries problem. The term of that commissioner shall be three (3) years and he or she shall hold office until his or her successor shall be appointed and qualified. Vacancies occurring in the office of that commissioner from any reason or cause shall be filled by appointment by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, for the unexpired term.
History of Section.P.L. 1941, ch. 1021, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 20-8-4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 20-8 - Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact
Section 20-8-1. - Entry into compact authorized — Text.
Section 20-8-2. - Amendment of compact.
Section 20-8-3. - Rhode Island representatives on interstate commission — Ex officio members.
Section 20-8-4. - Appointive commissioner.
Section 20-8-5. - Delegation of powers by director of environmental management.
Section 20-8-6. - Removal of commissioner.
Section 20-8-7. - Powers of commission — Co-operation and information furnished by state agencies.
Section 20-8-8. - Powers granted supplemental.
Section 20-8-9. - Accounts and reports — Legislative recommendations.
Section 20-8-10. - Audit of commission’s books.