§ 46-16-2. Appointment of commissioners — Expenses — Powers and duties.
The governor shall appoint five (5) commissioners to the New England interstate water pollution control commission, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, one of whom shall represent the department of health and one of whom shall represent the department of environmental management. The commissioners shall serve without compensation, but shall be paid their actual expenses incurred and incident to the performance of their duties. The commissioners shall have the powers and duties and be subject to the limitations set forth in § 46-16-1.
History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1901, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 46-16-2; P.L. 1977, ch. 182, § 5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-16 - New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
Section 46-16-1. - Interstate compact authorized — Text of compact.
Section 46-16-1.1. - Reaffirmation of support.
Section 46-16-1.2. - Personnel authorizations.
Section 46-16-1.3. - Concurrence in additional powers.
Section 46-16-2. - Appointment of commissioners — Expenses — Powers and duties.
Section 46-16-3. - Development of training standards.
Section 46-16-4. - Issuance of certificates to employees of treatment plants.
Section 46-16-5. - Revision of standards.
Section 46-16-6. - Recognition of certificates issued by commission.
Section 46-16-7. - Commission to act independently in some circumstances.
Section 46-16-8. - Water quality network.
Section 46-16-9. - Compliance with requirements for water quality.