Rhode Island § 42-8-15 § 42-8-15. Deputies and employees.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-8-15 — § 42-8-15. Deputies and employees.

Rhode Island § 42-8-15

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-8Department of State

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-8-15 (2026).

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§ 42-8-15. Deputies and employees.
The secretary of state shall appoint a first deputy secretary of state, a second deputy
            secretary of state, an assistant in charge of archives, and other necessary employees.
            These employees shall perform the duties required by this chapter and those other
            duties that may be specified by the secretary of state; provided, however, that the
            secretary of state is hereby authorized to appoint, in cases of emergency, an acting
            deputy to act for the period of such emergency only, who shall have the power and
            authority as provided above.
         

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§ 42-8-15. Deputies and employees.

The secretary of state shall appoint a first deputy secretary of state, a second deputy secretary of state, an assistant in charge of archives, and other necessary employees. These employees shall perform the duties required by this chapter and those other duties that may be specified by the secretary of state; provided, however, that the secretary of state is hereby authorized to appoint, in cases of emergency, an acting deputy to act for the period of such emergency only, who shall have the power and authority as provided above.