Rhode Island § 42-167.1-3 § 42-167.1-3. Duties and responsibilities of council.

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§ 42-167.1-3 — § 42-167.1-3. Duties and responsibilities of council.

Rhode Island § 42-167.1-3

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-167.1Interagency Council on Homelessness

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-167.1-3 (2026).

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§ 42-167.1-3. Duties and responsibilities of council.
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 homeless individuals and families in Rhode Island;
         
(2) Coordinate services for the homeless among state agencies and instrumentalities, community-based
            organizations, faith-based organizations, volunteer organizations, advocacy groups,
            and businesses;
       

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§ 42-167.1-3. Duties and responsibilities of council.

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 homeless individuals and families in Rhode Island;

(2) Coordinate services for the homeless among state agencies and instrumentalities, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, volunteer organizations, advocacy groups, and businesses;

(3) Coordinate services not specifically for the homeless, but from which the homeless may benefit, among state agencies and instrumentalities, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, volunteer organizations, advocacy groups, and businesses;

(4) Identify and seek to remedy gaps in services, specifically in the area of making provisions for the availability, use, and permanent funding stream for permanent supportive housing;

(5) Identify gaps in services that contribute to the occurrence and persistence of homelessness, with the aim of addressing such gaps in a timely and effective manner;

(6) Work to reduce the inflow of individuals and families into the homeless emergency response system through proactive, preventative measures;

(7) Align policies and programs across governmental agencies to maximize available resources, remove barriers to accessing supports, and improve the effectiveness of homelessness prevention and response systems; and

(8) Provide recommendations for addressing the unique needs of homeless individuals during emergency situations, including but not limited to, extreme winter weather, pandemics, or natural disasters, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to such events.