The members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years except that of the three (3) members originally appointed by each of the appointing authorities; one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of three (3) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.
Terms of office — Chairperson
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-120-2., under Chapter 42-120 American and Cape Verdean Cultural Exchange Commission.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-120-2.