There is established within the executive branch of state government a department of elderly affairs. The director of the department shall be the director of elderly affairs, appointed by and reporting directly to the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate.
Establishment of department — Director
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-66-2., under Chapter 42-66 Office of Healthy Aging.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-66-2.