Rhode Island § 42-49-2 § 42-49-2. Functions.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-49-2 — § 42-49-2. Functions.

Rhode Island § 42-49-2

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-49Little State Houses

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-49-2 (2026).

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§ 42-49-2. Functions.
The little state houses shall:
(1) Hear complaints from individual citizens and entertain suggestions for improving functions
            of government;
         
(2) Work to remedy complaints and to implement suggestions, where feasible;
         
(3) Provide information and direct citizens to the appropriate governmental agency or
            department;
         
(4) Where appropriate, point out shortcomings in governmental operations to the attention
            of the governor and state departments or agencies; and
         
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§ 42-49-2. Functions.

The little state houses shall:

(1) Hear complaints from individual citizens and entertain suggestions for improving functions of government;

(2) Work to remedy complaints and to implement suggestions, where feasible;

(3) Provide information and direct citizens to the appropriate governmental agency or department;

(4) Where appropriate, point out shortcomings in governmental operations to the attention of the governor and state departments or agencies; and

(5) Compile a list of complaints handled, suggestions received, and other services rendered into an annual report to be presented to the general assembly.