Section 42-137-1. – Short title.

§ 42-137-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1.

Section 42-137-2. – Commission created — Composition.

§ 42-137-2. Commission created — Composition. (a) There is hereby created the Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations, hereinafter called the “select commission.” (b) The select commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members: (1) The attorney general, or designee; (2) The superintendent of the state police, or designee; (3) The chief of police of […]

Section 42-137-3. – Chairperson and vice-chairperson — Meetings — Quorum.

§ 42-137-3. Chairperson and vice-chairperson — Meetings — Quorum. The governor shall, at the time of the initial appointments to the select commission, designate one member to act as chairperson and another to act as vice-chairperson of the select commission for one year. Thereafter, the select commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. The […]

Section 42-137-4. – Compensation and expenses of members.

§ 42-137-4. Compensation and expenses of members. Members of the select commission shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. No member shall lose any pay or benefits by reason of his or her attendance at meetings of the select commission. History […]

Section 42-137-5. – Duties.

§ 42-137-5. Duties. The select commission shall: (1) Analyze and recommend changes that will improve police-community relations in Rhode Island. (2) Study and recommend changes needed to statutes, ordinances, institutional policies, procedures and practices deemed necessary to: (i) Improve law enforcement work and accountability; (ii) Reduce racism; (iii) Enhance the administration of justice; and (iv) […]

Section 42-137-6. – Authority of select commission.

§ 42-137-6. Authority of select commission. The select commission shall have the authority to conduct surveys, studies and analyses consistent with its mission and its budget, approved by the Rhode Island general assembly. Consistent with its budget appropriations, mission, goals and purpose, the select commission may engage the services of an executive director and such […]

Section 42-137-7. – Grants, appropriations, and gifts.

§ 42-137-7. Grants, appropriations, and gifts. The select commission shall be empowered to apply for any grants, appropriations, or gifts from any federal, state, or local agency, private foundation, or individual. Any grants, appropriations or gifts shall be deposited in the general fund and subject to the appropriation process. History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, […]

Section 42-137-8. – Report.

§ 42-137-8. Report. The select commission may make any interim reports it deems necessary to address problems in police policies, practices, procedures or community relations. The select commission shall also prepare and submit a report of its activities to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate on […]