§ 42-64.19-4. Secretary of commerce — Appointment.
The executive office of commerce shall be administered by a secretary of commerce, hereafter referred to as “secretary.” The position of secretary is hereby created in the unclassified service. The secretary shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The secretary shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Before entering upon the discharge of duties, the secretary shall take an oath to faithfully execute the duties of the office. The secretary shall be appointed by February 1, 2015.
History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-64.19 - Executive Office of Commerce
Section 42-64.19-1. - Statement of intent.
Section 42-64.19-2. - Purposes.
Section 42-64.19-3. - Executive office of commerce.
Section 42-64.19-4. - Secretary of commerce — Appointment.
Section 42-64.19-5. - Responsibilities of the secretary.
Section 42-64.19-6. - Duties of the secretary.
Section 42-64.19-7. - Departments/divisions assigned to the executive office — Powers and duties.
Section 42-64.19-8. - Appointment of employees.
Section 42-64.19-9. - Appropriations and disbursements.
Section 42-64.19-10. - Rules and regulations.
Section 42-64.19-11. - Severability.
Section 42-64.19-12. - Cooperation of other state executive branch agencies.