§ 22-14-4 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 22-14-4

   § 22-14-4  Definitions. – For the purposes of this chapter:

   (1) "Statutory entity" or "entity" means any committee,board, commission, or "subdivision of state government" created and continuedin existence for the purpose of administering a statute or legislativeresolution. Cities and towns and agencies and instrumentalities of cities andtowns are exempted from this definition.

   (2) "Termination date" means the date provided fortermination of legislative authority for the existence of a particular entityor statute.

   (3) "Zero-base budget review and evaluation" means, withrespect to a statutory entity, a comprehensive evaluation to determine if themerits of the activities of the entity support its continuation, and arecommended budget level for the entity, based upon a justification by thatentity of its budget from a zero base.