There shall be a deputy administrator of the workers' compensation court who shall be appointed by the administrator of the workers' compensation court with the approval of a majority of the judges. Beginning in January, 2002 and during the month of January in every fifth (5th) year thereafter, the administrator, with the approval of a majority of the judges, shall appoint a deputy administrator of the court to serve for a period of five (5) years, commencing on the first day of the following February, and thereafter until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-30-4.1