665 R.I. Code R. 665-RICR-10-00-1.9

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.9 - Personnel

A. Executive Director: The Executive Director, employed and removed by the Chair in consultation and with the approval of the majority of the Council, acts under the direction of the Executive Committee and the Council. As the agency's chief administrative officer, the Executive Director manages the day-to-day operations of the agency, including its financial operations, and oversees its staff and programs.

1. Roles and Responsibilities

a. hire and dismiss staff according to state law, personnel policy and the Union contract upon approval of the Council (see RISCA Personnel Handbook, state Personnel Policy Manual, Union Contract). The Council may regulate this function by adopting personnel policies;

b. supervise and annually evaluate staff;

c. engage, supervise and terminate consultants, independent contractors, evaluators, interns, volunteers, and other personnel, upon approval of the Council, for projects and tasks within programs and budget levels previously approved by the Council and in accordance with state rules, regulations and administrative policy;

d. determine job assignments and responsibilities of staff, panelists and contractual services;

e. develop the agency's budget, as the chief fiscal officer of the agency for the consideration of and approval of the Council;

f. administer the budget, as the chief fiscal officer of the agency;

g. submit and/or monitor applications for funds to other grant-making agencies;

h. frame questions of policy, in concert with the Chair or appropriate committees, to present to the Council for discussion and resolution;

i. implement short- and long-term policies of the Council;

j. develop programs for Council approval;

k. monitor and evaluate all agency programs;

l. represent the agency to national, regional, state and local agencies, organizations, governmental branches and officials as appropriate or required;

m. act as a liaison between the agency and outside parties;

n. provide relevant information about the arts at the state, regional, national and international levels to the Council and to the public;

o. make recommendations to the Chair concerning appointments to agency committees;

p. ensure a close working relationship with the Chair and with other members of the Council.

B. Staff

1. Staff shall be hired by the Executive Director as needed to fulfill the functions of the agency and its programs, upon approval of the Council. Staff shall report to the Executive Director;

2. For details of specific jobs, refer to the appropriate job description.

3. Working conditions are covered by RISCA's Personnel Handbook, the state's Personnel Policy Manual and the Union Contract.

665 R.I. Code R. 665-RICR-10-00-1.9