# R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-4: Advisory commission

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-4
- **Heading:** Advisory commission
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-21 / Section 39-21-4

## Text

(a) There shall be an E-911 uniform emergency telephone system advisory commission consisting of fourteen (14) members to be appointed in the following manner: five (5) members shall be the director of the department of health, or his or her designee, the fire marshal, or his or her designee, the colonel of the Rhode Island state police, or his or her designee, the state telecommunications director, or his or her designee, and the administrator of the division of public utilities and carriers, or his or her designee; three (3) members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house: one of whom shall be a member of the house of representatives, and one of whom shall be a representative of the police chiefs€™ association, and one of whom shall be a representative of the telecommunication services provider that is the primary provider to the E-911 PSAP; three (3) members shall be appointed by the president of the senate: one of whom shall be a member of the senate, one of whom shall be a representative of the fire chiefs€™ association, and one of whom shall be a representative of the wireless telecommunication industry; and three (3) members shall be appointed by the governor: two (2) of whom shall be representatives of the public, and one of whom shall be a representative of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns.

(b) Members of the commission shall serve five-year (5) terms, except for ex officio members.

(c) The advisory commission may make such recommendations and give such advice to the executive director of the division as it deems appropriate.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-1 § 39-21-1. Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-2 § 39-21-2. Establishment of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-3 § 39-21-3. Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-4 § 39-21-4. Advisory commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-5 § 39-21-5. Other references to E-911 uniform emergency telephone system €” References to €œthe project€ or to €œ9-1-1 system.€](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-6 § 39-21-6. Cooperation with federal government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-7 § 39-21-7. Applications for federal and state aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-8 § 39-21-8. Use of federal and state funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-9 § 39-21-9. Receipt and deposit of federal funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-10 § 39-21-10. Appropriation of revenues.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-11 § 39-21-11. Rules and regulations €” Review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-12 § 39-21-12. Cost of E-911 service to provider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-13 § 39-21-13. Division expenses as cost of project.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-14 § 39-21-14. Cooperation and coordination with other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-14.md)

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