§ 42-69-1. Commission established — Membership. There is established a permanent state commission to be known as the schooner Ernestina/Morrissey commission, consisting of nine (9) members to be appointed by the governor, one of whom shall be the director of the Rhode Island economic development corporation, or that director’s designee, one of whom shall be […]
§ 42-69-2. Purpose. The purpose of this commission is to accept as a gift or a donation, or otherwise acquire from the Republic of Cape Verde, title to and possession of the schooner Ernestina, formerly known as the Effie M. Morrissey, and to operate it for educational and training purposes. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. […]
§ 42-69-3. Terms of membership. When first appointed, three (3) of the members shall serve for a term of three (3) years, three (3) for a term of two (2) years, three (3) for a term of one year, as shall be designated by the governor. The successor of each member shall be appointed for […]
§ 42-69-4. Powers and duties. The commission is authorized and empowered: (a) To accept as a gift or a donation, or otherwise acquire from the Republic of Cape Verde, title to and possession of the schooner Ernestina, formerly known as the Effie M. Morrissey, one hundred and twenty (120) tons, launched in Essex, Massachusetts, in […]
