Section 42-119-4 - Selection criteriaThe commission shall be appointed in the following manner:
(1) The governor shall appoint twelve (12) members for three (3) year terms on a staggered basis with four (4) appointed each year. Terms shall be effective July 1;(2) The president of the senate shall appoint three (3) senators, not more than two (2) from the same political party;(3) The speaker of the house shall appoint three (3) representatives, not more than two (2) from the same political party;(4) Consistent with the purpose, the commission shall designate eight (8) state department directors who shall each appoint one commissioner for a three (3) year term on a staggered basis effective July 1;(5) Reappointments can be made and any vacancies shall be filled consistent with initial appointments. All appointees shall have a commitment to working with issues relating to women.R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-119-4
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, §1; P.L. 2001 , ch. 180, § 131; P.L. 2006 , ch. 216, § 54.