500 R.I. Code R. 500-RICR-00-00-1.5

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 500-RICR-00-00-1.5 - MEETINGS

A. Regular Meetings

1. Regularly scheduled meetings of the Commission shall be established by the Commission at the beginning of each Commission year, which runs from September through August. Meetings shall take place in September, November, April and June.

B. Special Meetings

1. The Chairperson may call special meetings at any time upon forty-eight (48) hours public notice.

C. Notice of Meetings

1. Notices of meetings and agendas will be posted on the Secretary of State Web site.

D. Open Meetings

1. All Commission meetings and records shall be consistent with the Open Meetings Law, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-46, as amended, and the Access to Public Records Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 38-2, as amended.

E. Attendance

1. Commissioners shall not miss more than three consecutive meetings.

2. Commission will follow the most recent Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised if there is an issue.

3. Quorum shall constitute 50% of current membership plus 1; commissioners must be present and voting.

4. Commissioners will demonstrate a commitment to the organization's mission as stated in the R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.3-1, as amended.

5. Commissioners will contribute his/her skills and knowledge

6. Commissioners will inform him/herself on issues that affect the organization's goals as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.3-1 of 2006, as amended.

500 R.I. Code R. 500-RICR-00-00-1.5