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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 23 - Health and Safety » Chapter 23-18.3 - Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries

Section 23-18.3-1. – Establishment — Purpose — Membership — Compensation.

§ 23-18.3-1. Establishment — Purpose — Membership — Compensation. (a) There is created a permanent advisory commission to study the location, condition, and inventory of historical cemeteries in Rhode Island and to make recommendations relative to historical cemeteries in Rhode Island. (b) The commission shall consist of eighteen (18) members, all of whom shall be […]

Section 23-18.3-2. – Quorum.

§ 23-18.3-2. Quorum. A simple majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Meetings may be called upon reasonable notice by the chairperson. History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 386, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 117, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 126, § 2.

Section 23-18.3-3. – Rules and regulations.

§ 23-18.3-3. Rules and regulations. The commission shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations in compliance with the open meetings law to govern the conduct of its meetings and the accomplishment of its purposes under this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 386, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 117, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 126, § […]

Section 23-18.3-4. – Commission report.

§ 23-18.3-4. Commission report. Annually, the commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly, to the governor, and to the historical preservation and heritage commission. History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 386, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 117, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 126, § 2.

Section 23-18.3-6. – Marking of governors’ graves.

§ 23-18.3-6. Marking of governors’ graves. (a) The commission is authorized and directed to continue the program previously conducted by the Rhode Island graves registration committee of placing a bronze plaque bearing the name and dates of service of each deceased former governor together with the national and state flags on the grave of each […]