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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-167.1-1. Legislative findings
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The general assembly hereby finds that there exists in this state undetermined numbers of homeless persons, many of whom suffer from chronic mental illness and disability, and that this condition exists among families and among individuals of all age groups without regard to ethn…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-167.1-2. Establishment of council
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(a) There is hereby created a permanent council to be called the “Interagency Council on Homelessness” consisting of seventeen (17) members: (1) One of whom shall be the secretary of housing, or the secretary’s designee, who shall chair the council; (2) One of whom shall be the d…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-167.1-3. Duties and responsibilities of council
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The duties and responsibilities of the council shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Advise on and participate in the process led by the executive office of housing pursuant to § 42-167-1 to develop a strategic plan to end homelessness that will serve to reduce the number of …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-167.1-4. Meeting and reporting requirements
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Meeting and reporting requirements are as follows: (1) The council shall meet at least quarterly upon the call of the chair to fulfill its duties and responsibilities. The frequency of meetings may be adjusted based on the needs of the council; (2) The council shall report annual…