Rhode Island § 24-12-3 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
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§ 24-12-3. Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-3
§ 24-12-3. Appointment of authority members — Oath of office.
(a) During the month of March in each year, the successor of any member whose term is about to expire shall be appointed by the governor for a term of four (4) years commencing the first day of April then next ensuing, but any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term. Any member of the authority shall be eligible for reappointment.
(b) Each appointed member of the authority before entering upon his or her duties shall take an oath to administer the duties of his or her office faithfully and impartially, and the oath shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1954, ch. 3390, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 24-12-3.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 24-12-3 ("Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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