§ 22-7-1 Permanent committee – Composition
§ 22-7-2 Selection of officers
§ 22-7-3 Filling of vacancies
§ 22-7-4 Investigation of claims
§ 22-7-5 Adjustment and compromise of claims
§ 22-7-6 Reference and reports on resolutions for payments
§ 22-7-7 Compensation of clerk
§ 22-7-8 Place of meetings – Quorum

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 22-7 - Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims

  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.