Section 36-14-6. – Statement of conflict of interest.
§ 36-14-6. Statement of conflict of interest. Any person subject to this code of ethics who, in the discharge of his or her official duties, is or may be required to take an action, make a decision, or refrain therefrom that will or can reasonably be expected to directly result in an economic benefit to […]
Section 36-14-7. – Interest in conflict with discharge of duties.
§ 36-14-7. Interest in conflict with discharge of duties. (a) A person subject to this code of ethics has an interest which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties or employment in the public interest and of his or her responsibilities as prescribed in the laws of this state, […]
Section 36-13-6. – Other benefits unaffected.
§ 36-13-6. Other benefits unaffected. The deferred compensation program established by this chapter shall exist and serve in addition to retirement, pension, or benefit systems established by the state, county, city, town, or other political subdivision, and no deferral of income under the deferred compensation program shall affect a reduction of any retirement, pension, or […]
Section 36-13-7. – Financial liability limitations.
§ 36-13-7. Financial liability limitations. The financial liability of the state, city, town, or other political subdivision under a deferred compensation program shall be limited in each instance to the value of the particular fixed or variable life insurance or annuity contract or contracts purchased on behalf of any employee. History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. […]
Section 36-13-8. – Severability.
§ 36-13-8. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared […]
Section 36-14-1. – Declaration of policy.
§ 36-14-1. Declaration of policy. It is the policy of the state of Rhode Island that public officials and employees must adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, respect the public trust and the rights of all persons, be open, accountable, responsive, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and not use their position for private […]
Section 36-12.1-26. – Internal revenue code qualification.
§ 36-12.1-26. Internal revenue code qualification. (a) Intent. It is intended that the OPEB System and the Rhode Island OPEB System Trust satisfy the requirements of § 115 or § 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended from time to time, 26 U.S.C. §§ 115, 501(c)(9) -, (hereinafter referred to as the […]
Section 36-12.1-27. – Severability.
§ 36-12.1-27. Severability. (a) If any provision of this chapter 36-12.1 of this title, any rule, or regulation made thereunder, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction the remainder of this chapter, rules, or regulations and the application of those provisions to other persons […]
Section 36-12.1-28. – Implementation.
§ 36-12.1-28. Implementation. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the provisions of Chapter 36-12.1 entitled “Retiree Health Care Trust Fund” shall be implemented by July 1, 2010. History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 5, art. 4, § 2.
Section 36-12.2-1. – Medicare enrollment.
§ 36-12.2-1. Medicare enrollment. As a condition of receiving or continuing to receive access to post-employment benefits offered by the state, anyone entitled to this benefit shall enroll in Medicare as soon as he or she is eligible, notwithstanding the provisions of any other general law or public law to the contrary. History of Section.P.L. […]