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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-131-1. Creation of council
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There is created and established an intergovernmental relations council of Rhode Island to be referred to as “the council.” The legislative authority for the council shall cease as of June 30, 2005, unless the council is continued under the provisions of this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-131-2. Membership of council
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(a) The council shall be composed of twenty-four (24) members as follows: (1) The lieutenant governor; (2) The president of the senate or the president’s designee; (3) The speaker of the house or the speaker’s designee; (4) The majority leader of the house of representatives or t…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-131-3. Purpose and duties
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The purpose of the council shall be to provide a forum to discuss intergovernmental issues between federal, state and local government and the private sector and to develop specific and comprehensive recommendations for executive and legislative action as may be necessary and pro…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-131-4. Meetings, hearings, committees
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(a) The council shall hold meetings quarterly and at such other times as it deems necessary. The council may hold public hearings from time-to-time on matters within its purview. (b) Each officer, board, commission, council, department or agency of state government, and each poli…