Rhode Island General Laws 42-7.2-3. Secretary of health and human services – Appointment
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The executive office of health and human services shall be administered by a secretary of health and human services, hereafter referred to as “secretary”. The position of secretary is hereby created in the unclassified service. The secretary shall be appointed by the governor, and shall be subject to advice and consent of the senate. The secretary shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Before entering upon the discharge of duties, the secretary shall take an oath to faithfully execute the duties of the office.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 38, § 19.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-7.2-3
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.