§ 42-64.18-1. Council of economic advisors established. There is hereby established a council of economic advisors who shall consist of the following nine (9) members appointed by the governor: (1) The following shall be ex-officio members: (i)(A) The executive director of the economic development corporation until such time that the secretary of commerce is appointed; […]
§ 42-64.18-2. Purpose and charge to the council. The council shall: (1) Be a collection point of data and information on the economy of Rhode Island; (2) Advise on economic policy for the governor, the executive office of commerce, and the state; (3) Prepare economic policy analysis on specific issues such as tax credits, tax […]
§ 42-64.18-3. Structure. (a) The members of the council shall be appointed by the governor for terms of no longer than three (3) years and may be reappointed. The executive director of the economic development corporation shall be the chairperson until such time that the secretary of commerce is appointed; Upon his or her appointment, […]
§ 42-64.18-4. State departments to cooperate with council. All departments, offices, boards and agencies of the state shall cooperate with the council of economic advisors and furnish such administrative and staff support, advice, information, documents and otherwise, data and data analysis and other support as may be necessary or desirable. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. […]
§ 42-64.18-5. Powers of council. In carrying out the responsibility under this chapter, the council may: (1) Accept grant funds and in-kind contributions from governmental and private entities; (2) Conduct hearings; (3) Invite academic experts and other witnesses to submit testimony; and (4) Contract with experts and consultants as necessary to inform on deliberations and […]
§ 42-64.18-6. Council subject to open meetings and access to public records laws. In addition to any other applicable law, rules or regulations, the council of economic advisors shall be subject to the provisions of the open meetings act as set forth in title 42, chapter 46 of the Rhode Island general laws, and the […]
