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R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7-1. Permanent committee — Composition
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The joint committee on accounts and claims, previously created under joint rules of the senate and the house of representatives, shall consist of four (4) members of the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate and five (5) members of the house of representatives to …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7-2. Selection of officers
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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.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7-3. Filling of vacancies
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Vacancies in the membership of the joint committee shall be filled in a like manner as the original appointment.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7-4. Investigation of claims
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It shall be the first duty of the joint committee to investigate all claims against the state coming before it for determination.