Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 42-6 – Departments of State Government


§ 42-6-1	Enumeration of departments
§ 42-6-2	Heads of departments
§ 42-6-3	Appointment of directors
§ 42-6-4	Filling of vacancies
§ 42-6-5	Executive assignment of duties and functions
§ 42-6-6	Performance of powers and duties
§ 42-6-7	Functions of abolished agencies
§ 42-6-8	Assignment of functions within departments
§ 42-6-9	Director of health
§ 42-6-10	Qualifications of director of health
§ 42-6-11	Appointment
§ 42-6-12	Filling of vacancies
§ 42-6-13	Assignment and performance of powers, duties and functions
§ 42-6-14	Repealed
§ 42-6-15	Information technology projects

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