Rhode Island § 22-14-7 - Legislative Oversight Commission
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§ 22-14-7. Legislative Oversight Commission
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-14-7
§ 22-14-7. Commission report.
The commission shall adopt and make public regulations and guidelines for determining the continued public need for such governmental bodies. The regulations and guidelines shall include, but not be limited to, the following criteria:
(1) Would the termination of the entity or statute significantly harm or endanger the public health, safety, or welfare?
(2) Has the entity met the objectives of the statute that created it?
(3) Has the entity or statute encouraged participation by the public?
(4) Do the functions of the entity or statute overlap or duplicate the functions of any other entity or statute?
(5) What are the objectives of the entity or statute for the next five (5) years?
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 42-67-7; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1981,
ch. 391, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 414, § 18.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 22-14-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 22-14-7 cover?
Section 22-14-7 ("Legislative Oversight Commission") 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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