§ 42-32-1 - Creation of science and research council. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-32-1

   § 42-32-1  Creation of science and researchcouncil. – (a) There is hereby created within the executive department a special agency tobe known as the science and research council of Rhode Island, consisting ofeighteen (18) members, fifteen (15) of whom shall be appointed by the governoras follows: two (2) each from the faculties of Brown University, ProvidenceCollege and the University of Rhode Island, three (3) qualified electors of thestate who shall possess an interest in research, six (6) from scientific,industrial, and/or public or private research establishments located within thestate, and the presidents of Brown University, Providence College and theUniversity of Rhode Island, ex officio. The governor shall designate thechairman of the council.

   (b) Vacancies occurring on the council shall be filled by thegovernor in like manner as the original appointments.