§ 36-1-2.1. Transition of general officers.
All newly elected general officers of the state, prior to their engagement of office, shall be entitled to the following in regard to their assumption of state duties:
(1) Space being made available for the use of a transition staff;
(2) Adequate funds shall be provided by the outgoing general officer from the budget of that department for use to hire transition staff, obtain office supplies, and equipment;
(3) Access to the facilities of the office to which they have been elected at all reasonable regular business hours for purposes of inspections, and at after hour times, as requested, for all reasonable purposes;
(4) The cooperation of the outgoing administration, regarding consultation, budget information, personnel files, and information of personnel procedure, together with cooperation regarding any other reasonable request of the incoming administration; and
(5) A mandatory audit of all money and inventory of all property within the office, to be conducted by the department of administration.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 267, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 36-1 - Appointment, Qualification, and Tenure of Officers
Section 36-1-1. - Inauguration of state officers and general assembly.
Section 36-1-2. - Engagement of office.
Section 36-1-2.1. - Transition of general officers.
Section 36-1-3. - Issuance of commissions.
Section 36-1-4. - Delivery of certificate of engagement to secretary of state.
Section 36-1-5. - Certificate of election of United States senators.
Section 36-1-6. - Tenure of officers appointed by governor.
Section 36-1-7. - Removal of officers appointed with advice and consent of senate.
Section 36-1-8. - Tenure of officers elected by general assembly.
Section 36-1-9. - Vacancies in general state offices.
Section 36-1-10. - Vacancies in offices filled by governor or grand committee.
Section 36-1-11. - Power of senate to act on nominations.
Section 36-1-12. - Time allowed for senate action on nominations — Disapproval — Withdrawal.