Upon organization of the joint committee, by majority vote, one of their number shall be chosen as chairperson and another of their number shall be chosen vice-chairperson, and, by like vote, they shall choose a clerk, who shall not be one of their own number.
Selection of officers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7-2., under Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7-2.