§ 36-1-7. Removal of officers appointed with advice and consent of senate.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law in relation to the tenure of their office, any officer appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate may be removed either by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, or as otherwise specifically provided by law.
History of Section.P.L. 1901, ch. 809, § 64; G.L. 1909, ch. 30, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 36-1-7.
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.