2023 -- H 5609
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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- GOVERNOR’S COMMISSIO N
ON DISABILITIES
Introduced By: Representatives Handy, Cortvriend, and Chippendale
Date Introduced: February 15, 2023
Referred To: House State Government & Elections
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 42-51-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-51 entitled "Governor’s 1
Commission on Disabilities" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2
42-51-3. Officers. 3
The governor shall designate one member of the commission to serve as its chairperson 4
during the governor’s term of office or until he or she appoints another member of the commission 5
to serve in that capacity. The commission shall elect from its own membership a vice-chairperson, 6
who shall serve until his or her successor is elected, and who is authorized to act as chairperson pro 7
tempore of the commission should there be a vacancy for any cause in the office of the chairperson. 8
The commission shall elect from its own membership other officers it deems necessary. The 9
commission shall appoint an executive secretary director to serve as executive officer and secretary 10
of the commission, who shall be a full time employee. The commission may appoint additional 11
personnel as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the duties prescribed by this chapter. 12
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 13
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- GOVERNOR’S COMMISSIO N
ON DISABILITIES
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This act would change the title of the executive officer of the Governor’s Commission on 1
Disabilities from “executive secretary” to “executive director”. 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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