§ 45-13.1-4 - Functions and duties. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 45-13.1-4

   § 45-13.1-4  Functions and duties. –In addition to the activities listed in § 45-13.1-1, the commission shallcarry out these further functions and duties:

   (1) Encourage, and where appropriate, receive and reviewstudies relating to intergovernmental relations conducted by universities,state, local, and federal agencies, and research and consulting organizations;

   (2) Conduct educational seminars and informationalconferences on selected intergovernmental and state and local issues, includingthe duties and responsibilities of local officials and the powers and functionsof state and local government. The staff of the general assembly shall provideassistance and support services to the commission in planning and implementingseminars and conferences;

   (3) Review the recommendations of national commissionsstudying federal, state, and local government relationships and problems, andassess their possible application to Rhode Island;

   (4) Engage in other activities and make studies andinvestigations that are necessary or desirable in the accomplishment of thepurposes set forth in § 45-13.1-1; and

   (5) In the conduct of its work, rely to the extentappropriate, upon research data, studies, and other resources of public andprivate educational and research organizations in the state and elsewhere.