Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-20-3 — § 42-20-3. Powers exercised by heads of departments — Designations of subordinates.

Rhode Island·Title 42 State Affairs and Government·Ch. 42-20 Administration of State Departments

§ 42-20-3. Powers exercised by heads of departments — Designations of subordinates.

Whenever certain powers or duties are conferred or imposed by existing law upon an official or employee of the state having a definite title, those powers and duties shall be exercised and performed by the director or other head of a department or by the independent agency, his or her or its assistants, to which the department or agency those powers and duties are by this title transferred. The head of any department may, with the approval of the governor, designate the official titles or designations of subordinate officers or employees to be used by them in the off

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Legislative History

P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 244; G.L. 1956, § 42-20-3; P.L. 2025, ch. 427, art. 1, § 28, effective December 31, 2025.

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