500 R.I. Code R. 500-RICR-00-00-1.6

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 500-RICR-00-00-1.6 - OFFICERS

A. The officers of the Board are a Chair, and a Vice-Chair.

1. Duties of the officers are as follows:

a. Chair

(1) The Chair schedules and posts meetings according to Open Meetings law.

(2) The Chair compiles an agenda and presides over meetings.

(3) The Chair reports monthly to Commissioners on events or activities of interest to the Commission.

(4) The Chair drafts annual report and brings to full Commission for review and approval.

(5) The Chair fields questions and requests for information between meetings and makes appropriate referrals, as do all Commissioners.

(6) The Chair appoints committees as necessary.

b. Vice-Chair

(1) The Vice-Chair assists the Chair in conducting the affairs of the Board and acts in the Chair's absence.

B. Nominating and Election Procedures

1. The Chair appoints a nominating committee at the regular April meeting of each year.

2. The nominating committee submits a slate of names to be distributed to the full Commission before the regular June meeting.

3. Elections take place at the regular June meeting.

C. Term limits

1. No officer may serve more than four consecutive years in the same office.

2. Vacancies in office will be handled as follows:

3. In the event of resignation or incapacity of the Chair, the Vice-Chair becomes the Chair for the unexpired portion of the term.

4. In the event of resignation or incapacity of the Vice-Chair, the vacancy is filled for the unexpired term by special election.

500 R.I. Code R. 500-RICR-00-00-1.6