# R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-5: Compensation and expenses

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-102_S42-102-5

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-102-5
- **Heading:** Compensation and expenses
- **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 42-102-5

## Text

The members of the workforce board shall receive no compensation for their services as members, but may, at the discretion of the executive director of the workforce board, be reimbursed for traveling and other expenses actually incurred in the performance of their official duties. The compensation paid the executive director, personnel, and other support staff, and the administrative costs shall be drawn from the job development fund; provided, however, that the administrative expenses shall not exceed thirteen percent (13%) of any sum collected in the taxable year.

## 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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