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 § 42-146-2., under Chapter 42-146 The American and Panamanian Cultural Exchange Commission.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-146-2.