Rhode Island § 22-8-3 - Legislative Council
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§ 22-8-3. Legislative Council
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-8-3
§ 22-8-3. Organization of council — Meetings — Expenses of members.
Within two (2) weeks after their designation and appointment, the legislative council shall meet and at this first meeting shall choose a chairperson and a vice-chairperson and may appoint a director of research to perform any duties that the legislative council may designate. The council shall meet as often as may be necessary to perform its duties, provided in any event it shall meet at least once in sixty (60) days and not exceeding twenty-four (24) times in any one calendar year. Meetings of the council shall be at a time and place named by the chairperson. Members of the council shall be compensated for traveling and other necessary expenses incurred in attending the sessions of the council.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 221; G.L. 1956, § 22-8-3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 22-8-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 22-8-3 cover?
Section 22-8-3 ("Legislative Council") 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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