§ 39-21-6. Cooperation with federal government.
(a) The division shall have full and complete authority to cooperate with and assist the federal government in all matters relating to the planning, constructing, equipping, maintenance, and operation of the project in the event that the federal government should make any federal funds or federal assistance available therefor.
(b) The division, or any officers or executives designated by it, may act as agent of the federal government in accordance with the requirements of any federal legislation related to federal assistance.
(c) The division is hereby authorized to accept the provisions of any federal legislation, and may file written evidence of each acceptance with the federal government. Each acceptance shall be duly signed by the associate director or such other person or persons as the governor or director of public safety may designate.
(d) The division may enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the federal or state governments, or any agency thereof, necessary or incident to the project, and all contracts and agreements shall be signed in the name of the division by the associate director or some other person or persons designated by the governor or director of public safety.
History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division
Section 39-21-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 39-21-2. - Establishment of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division.
Section 39-21-4. - Advisory commission.
Section 39-21-6. - Cooperation with federal government.
Section 39-21-7. - Applications for federal and state aid.
Section 39-21-8. - Use of federal and state funds.
Section 39-21-9. - Receipt and deposit of federal funds.
Section 39-21-10. - Appropriation of revenues.
Section 39-21-11. - Rules and regulations — Review.
Section 39-21-12. - Cost of E-911 service to provider.
Section 39-21-13. - Division expenses as cost of project.
Section 39-21-14. - Cooperation and coordination with other agencies.
Section 39-21-15. - Liberal construction.
Section 39-21-16. - State agencies — Toll-free telephone line.