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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 40 - Human Services » Chapter 40-3 - Displaced Persons Committee

Section 40-3-1. – Appointment of members.

§ 40-3-1. Appointment of members. The governor is hereby authorized and directed to appoint a committee of twelve (12) duly qualified electors of this state to be known as the Rhode Island displaced persons committee. The members of the committee shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. History of Section.P.L. 1949, ch. 2399, § […]

Section 40-3-2. – Officers and subcommittees.

§ 40-3-2. Officers and subcommittees. The displaced persons committee shall elect, from its members, a chairperson and a vice-chairperson and such other officers as it may determine, including an executive committee, and define their duties. The committee may appoint such subcommittees as it deems advisable and define their duties. History of Section.P.L. 1949, ch. 2399, […]

Section 40-3-3. – Duties.

§ 40-3-3. Duties. It shall be the duty of the displaced persons committee to expedite the processing of applications for admission to the United States of America and to the state, and to promote the rehabilitation and readjustment of displaced persons entering Rhode Island pursuant to federal law; to stimulate the interest of the community […]