§ 42-20-2. Assignment of functions by department heads.
Whenever it is provided by law that an officer under the direction of a department head shall perform certain duties or functions, the department head may designate some person in the department to perform those duties or functions, and the person designated shall have and possess all the rights, duties, and privileges appertaining thereto, notwithstanding any change in the title or designation of the office.
History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 243; G.L. 1956, § 42-20-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-20 - Administration of State Departments
Section 42-20-1. - Effect of omission of citations.
Section 42-20-2. - Assignment of functions by department heads.
Section 42-20-3. - Powers exercised by heads of departments — Designations of subordinates.
Section 42-20-4. - Reorganizations to comply with federal law.
Section 42-20-5. - Appointment of deputies.
Section 42-20-6. - Construction of laws fixing salaries and providing for expenses.
Section 42-20-7. - Assignment of office space.
Section 42-20-8. - Approval and filing of leases.
Section 42-20-8.1. - Public access to state contracts.
Section 42-20-9. - Bonding of officials.
Section 42-20-10. - Administration of oaths.
Section 42-20-11. - Power to bring proceedings.
Section 42-20-12. - Law violation prosecutions — Exemption from costs bond.
Section 42-20-13. - Right of appeal — Power to recover penalties.
Section 42-20-14. - Liberal construction.