§ 42-49-1. Authority to establish little state houses. The governor is authorized to perform all acts necessary to establish and implement little state houses throughout the state of Rhode Island. History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 32, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 441, § 26.
§ 42-49-2. Functions. The little state houses shall: (1) Hear complaints from individual citizens and entertain suggestions for improving functions of government; (2) Work to remedy complaints and to implement suggestions, where feasible; (3) Provide information and direct citizens to the appropriate governmental agency or department; (4) Where appropriate, point out shortcomings in governmental operations […]
§ 42-49-3. Where located. The little state houses shall be situated to serve natural centers of business and population, so far as is possible, to provide easy access for the citizens of Rhode Island. History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 32, § 1.
§ 42-49-4. Personnel. The governor is empowered to appoint the personnel necessary for the orderly function of the little state houses, and to provide the training, support, and compensation necessary to ensure that these personnel are skilled in human relations techniques and have a wide knowledge of the services provided by state government. History of […]
§ 42-49-5. Departmental cooperation. Each department of the state government shall assign one or more persons to act as liaison to the little state house staff. All departments and agencies of state government shall furnish advice, service, and information, documentary and otherwise, and cooperate fully and speedily with requests from the little state house staff. […]
