# R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-3: Officers

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-3
- **Heading:** Officers
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 42 / Chapter 42-102 / Section 42-102-3

## Text

(a) The position of chairperson shall be unpaid and the individual who is appointed chairperson shall serve a three-year (3) term. The governor may reappoint the individual appointed chairperson to serve another three-year (3) term.

(b) The secretary of commerce shall be vice-chair and is authorized to preside over meetings in the absence of the chairperson.

(c) Executive director. The workforce board, in consultation with the governor, shall appoint an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the workforce board, provided that the executive director€™s initial engagement by the workforce board shall be for a period of not more than three (3) years. The position of executive director shall be in the unclassified service of the state and he or she shall serve as the chief executive officer of the workforce board.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-1 § 42-102-1. Establishment of workforce board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-1.1 § 42-102-1.1. Consolidation of councils and advisory boards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-1.2 § 42-102-1.2. Change of name.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-1.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-2 § 42-102-2. Composition of workforce board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-3 § 42-102-3. Officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-4 § 42-102-4. Terms of office and voting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-5 § 42-102-5. Compensation and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-6 § 42-102-6. Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-7 § 42-102-7. Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-8 § 42-102-8. Application of other laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-10 § 42-102-10. State Career Pathways System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-10.1 § 42-102-10.1. Career opportunities for young adults.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-10.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-11 § 42-102-11. State Work Immersion Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-12 § 42-102-12. Personnel and administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-12.md)

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