§ 42-137-6. Authority of select commission.
The select commission shall have the authority to conduct surveys, studies, and analyses
consistent with its mission and its budget, approved by the Rhode Island general assembly.
Consistent with its budget appropriations, mission, goals, and purpose, the select
commission may engage the services of an executive director and such other managerial,
administrative, and clerical employees as are necessary for the effective performance
of its functions. The select commission is authorized and empowered to hold hearings,
subject to chapter 46 of this title entitled "Open Meetings,� and may request and
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§ 42-137-6. Authority of select commission.
The select commission shall have the authority to conduct surveys, studies, and analyses
consistent with its mission and its budget, approved by the Rhode Island general assembly.
Consistent with its budget appropriations, mission, goals, and purpose, the select
commission may engage the services of an executive director and such other managerial,
administrative, and clerical employees as are necessary for the effective performance
of its functions. The select commission is authorized and empowered to hold hearings,
subject to chapter 46 of this title entitled "Open Meetings,� and may request and
shall receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or agency
of this state, or any of its political subdivisions, any assistance, records, and
data that will enable it to carry out its powers and duties. The select commission
may utilize any advisors it deems necessary, and may create and appoint such subcommittees,
task forces, or advisory committees it deems necessary to carry out its mission. The
chairperson of the select commission shall appoint members to chair subcommittees,
task forces, or advisory committees; and may appoint persons who are not members of
the select commission to serve on subcommittees, task forces, or advisory committees.