Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 42-30 > § 42-30-2 Rhode Island General Laws 42-30-2. Governor’s appointment power preserved Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions Nothing in § 42-30-1 shall be construed to impair the authority of the governor to appoint justices of the peace, in accordance with the provisions of § 42-30-5. History of Section. P.L. 1938, ch. 2602, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-2; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 90. Previous sectionNext section Chapter 42-30 Contents