Rhode Island § 42-60-6 - Energy Crisis Management

§ 42-60-6. Powers of the governor.

Upon the issuance of an executive order declaring the existence of an energy crisis, the governor shall have the following powers:

(1) To cooperate with the president of the United States and federal departments, agencies, and independent establishments, and the offices and agencies of other states in matters pertaining to the energy crisis; and in connection with the energy crisis, to take any measures that the governor may deem proper to carry into effect any request of the president and any other federal officers and agencies that may be charged with responsibilities related to the energy crisis management effort, the protection of the public peace, health, and safety, or the preservation of life, property, and the operation of the economy and society within this state; and

(2) To use and employ within the state, from time to time, and as the governor may deem expedient, any of the property, services, and resources of the state for the purposes set forth in this chapter; and

(3) To employ any measures and give any directions to state and local officers and agencies that may be reasonable and necessary for the purpose of securing compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with the orders, rules, and regulations made pursuant to this chapter; and

(4) To utilize the services and facilities of existing officers, offices, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus, institutions, and other agencies of the state and of the political subdivisions of the state; and all officers and agencies shall cooperate with and extend their services and facilities to the governor as the governor may request; and

(5) To establish and implement any programs and plans that the governor deems necessary to control and regulate all energy or energy resources; and

(6) To take any other action that may be necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state and to preserve their lives and property during the energy crisis. These powers or actions including all contracts, transfers, leases, or loans executed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall terminate and be revoked upon termination of the crisis as set forth in this chapter, and these termination provisions shall be included in all contracts, transfers, leases, or loans entered into pursuant to this chapter.