§ 42-6-4. Filling of vacancies.
(a) In case of a vacancy in any of the offices listed in § 42-6-3 while the senate is in session, the governor shall appoint a director to hold the office until his or her successor is appointed and qualified; provided, however, that no person so appointed shall serve in such position for more than ten (10) days unless that person’s name shall have been submitted to the senate for its approval.
(b) In case of a vacancy while the senate is not in session, the governor shall appoint a director to hold the office until the next session thereof; provided, however, that no person should serve in such position for more than three (3) legislative days after the senate convenes unless that person’s name shall have been submitted to the senate for its approval.
(c) In no case shall the governor appoint or designate any person to serve as “interim” or “acting” director of any department in circumvention of this section.
History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 42-6-4; P.L. 1994, ch. 111, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 428, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-6 - Departments of State Government
Section 42-6-1. - Enumeration of departments.
Section 42-6-2. - Heads of departments.
Section 42-6-3. - Appointment of directors.
Section 42-6-4. - Filling of vacancies.
Section 42-6-5. - Executive assignment of duties and functions.
Section 42-6-6. - Performance of powers and duties.
Section 42-6-7. - Functions of abolished agencies.
Section 42-6-8. - Assignment of functions within departments.
Section 42-6-9. - Director of health.
Section 42-6-10. - Qualifications of director of health.
Section 42-6-11. - Appointment.
Section 42-6-12. - Filling of vacancies.
Section 42-6-13. - Assignment and performance of powers, duties and functions.