§ 36-1-6. Tenure of officers appointed by governor.
(a) All persons appointed by the governor, or appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, shall severally continue in and hold their respective offices for and during the term for which they were severally appointed and until their respective successors are qualified to act, unless sooner removed in accordance with law.
(b) Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, no person appointed to any office or position subject to the advice and consent of the senate shall assume such office or position or exercise any of the powers of such office or position until the senate shall have given its advice and consent to such appointment. In no case shall the governor appoint or designate any person to serve on an “interim” or “acting” basis in circumvention of this section.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 25, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 31, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 31, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 490, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 36-1-6; P.L. 2004, ch. 590, § 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.