§ 28-9.5-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms, unless the context requires a different interpretation, have the following meanings:
(1) “State authorities” means the proper officials of the state whose duty or duties it is to establish the wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours, working conditions, and other terms and conditions of employment of state police.
(2) “State police” means the full-time state police of the state of Rhode Island from the rank of trooper up to and including the rank of sergeant.
History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 311, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-9.5 - State Police Arbitration
Section 28-9.5-1. - Short title.
Section 28-9.5-2. - Statement of policy.
Section 28-9.5-3. - Definitions.
Section 28-9.5-4. - Right to organize and bargain collectively.
Section 28-9.5-5. - Recognition of bargaining agent.
Section 28-9.5-6. - Obligation to bargain.
Section 28-9.5-7. - Unresolved issues submitted to arbitration.
Section 28-9.5-8. - Arbitration board — Composition.
Section 28-9.5-10. - Factors to be considered by arbitration board.
Section 28-9.5-11. - Fees and expenses of arbitration.
Section 28-9.5-12. - Collective bargaining contract.
Section 28-9.5-13. - Request for collective bargaining.
Section 28-9.5-14. - Writ of certiorari to the supreme court.
Section 28-9.5-15. - Attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest.