Article 4 Article 3 45-18-50. 45-18-51. 45-18-1 Definitions. Creation and operation of council. Establishment of flexible employee benefit plans. Authorization for payroll deductions. Continuation of optional plans; approval of optional plans or contracting with new or additional insurers. Commissioner of administrative services as executive officer and custodian. Execution of contracts by commissioner; bidding procedure. Contributions from state departments, boards, and agencies. 45-18-70. 45-18-71. 45-18-72. Establishment and operation.