Section 12-1.4-1. – Short title.

§ 12-1.4-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Citizens’ Commission for the Safety and Care of the Elderly.” History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 407, § 1.

Section 12-1.4-10. – Appropriation.

§ 12-1.4-10. Appropriation. The sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall be annually appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of that […]

Section 12-1.4-2. – Creation.

§ 12-1.4-2. Creation. There is established within the department of elderly affairs the citizens’ commission for the safety and care of the elderly. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 407, § 1; 1996, ch. 100, art. 45, § 1.

Section 12-1.4-3. – Purpose.

§ 12-1.4-3. Purpose. The purpose of the commission shall be to act as a liaison between the legislature, public safety officials, the office of healthy aging, and the older population of Rhode Island in the area of crime against the elderly, fire safety, and protective service options available to the elderly. History of Section.P.L. 1986, […]

Section 12-1.4-4. – Membership.

§ 12-1.4-4. Membership. (a) The commission shall consist of twenty-one (21) members, eight (8) of whom shall be older citizens appointed by the speaker and seven (7) of whom shall be older citizens appointed by the president of the senate. The speaker shall appoint three (3) members and the president of the senate shall appoint […]

Section 12-1.4-5. – Compensation and expenses.

§ 12-1.4-5. Compensation and expenses. The membership of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed their travel and necessary expenses. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 407, § 1.

Section 12-1.4-6. – Staff.

§ 12-1.4-6. Staff. The commission may engage any clerical, technical, and other assistance that it may deem necessary, and spend any other funds necessary to accomplish its purpose. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 407, § 1.

Section 12-1.4-7. – Cooperation of departments.

§ 12-1.4-7. Cooperation of departments. (a) All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish any advice and information, documentary and otherwise, to the commission and its agents deemed necessary or desirable by the commission to facilitate the purposes of this chapter. (b) Each local police and fire chief shall designate at least one police […]

Section 12-1.4-8. – Quarters.

§ 12-1.4-8. Quarters. The speaker of the house is authorized and directed to provide suitable quarters for the commission. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 407, § 1.

Section 12-1.4-9. – Reports to general assembly.

§ 12-1.4-9. Reports to general assembly. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations regarding the improvement of elder safety issues to the general assembly on or before January 25 of each year. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 407, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 275, § 1.