§ 36-8-5. Vacancies on board.
If, for any reason whatsoever, there shall be a vacancy in the office of an appointed member of the board the appointing authority shall appoint a successor within seventy (70) days for the balance of the vacated term; provided, however, that all gubernatorial and general treasurer appointments made under this section after July 4, 2006 shall be subject to the advice and consent of the senate. If, for any reason whatsoever, there shall be a vacancy in the office of an elected member of the board the seat shall be filled by a new election of the respective group within seventy (70) days for the balance of the vacated term.
History of Section.P.L. 1936, ch. 2334, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 18, § 3; P.L. 1947, ch. 1971, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 36-8-5; P.L. 1976, ch. 289, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 319, § 4; P.L. 2006, ch. 444, § 4; P.L. 2011, ch. 363, § 27.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 36-8 - Retirement System — Administration
Section 36-8-1. - Definition of terms.
Section 36-8-2. - Establishment of system.
Section 36-8-3. - Responsibility for administration — Rules and regulations.
Section 36-8-3.1. - Immunity of board members.
Section 36-8-4. - Composition of retirement board.
Section 36-8-4.1. - Fiduciary and continuing education requirements.
Section 36-8-5. - Vacancies on board.
Section 36-8-6. - Votes of board — Record of proceedings.
Section 36-8-7. - Reimbursement of board members.
Section 36-8-8. - Annual report and statement.
Section 36-8-8.2. - Special pension benefits.
Section 36-8-9. - Legal adviser — Treasurer — Executive officers and secretary.
Section 36-8-11. - Collection of actuarial and experience data.
Section 36-8-12. - Actuarial investigations authorized by board.
Section 36-8-13. - Periodic actuarial investigations and valuations — Adoption of tables and rates.
Section 36-8-14. - Annual valuation of assets and liabilities.
Section 36-8-15. - Custody and investment of funds.
Section 36-8-16. - Disposition of investment earnings.
Section 36-8-17. - Improper interest in investments of board.
Section 36-8-18. - Severability.
Section 36-8-19. - Annual audits.