§ 42-51-4. Term of office.
(a) Of the number of members appointed originally under this chapter, one-third (⅓) shall be appointed for a term of one year; one-third (⅓) shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and one-third (⅓) shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, vacancies created by the expiration of terms shall be filled with appointments for terms of three (3) years. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed to succeed themselves.
(b) Effective on July 1, 2014, of the number of members appointed between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, two (2) shall be appointed for a term of one year; two (2) shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and six (6) shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, vacancies created by the expiration of terms shall be filled with appointments for terms of three (3) years. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed to succeed themselves.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 159, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 62, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 100, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 139, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-51 - Governor’s Commission on Disabilities
Section 42-51-1. - Establishment of commission.
Section 42-51-2. - Composition of commission.
Section 42-51-4. - Term of office.
Section 42-51-5. - Compensation and expenses.
Section 42-51-6.1. - Hearing boards.
Section 42-51-6.2. - Committees and mediation teams.
Section 42-51-7. - Gifts, grants, and donations.
Section 42-51-8. - Transfer of personnel.
Section 42-51-9. - Definitions.
Section 42-51-10. - State coordinating committee on disability rights.
Section 42-51-11. - Mary Brennan fellowship fund.