# R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-6: Deputies and administrators

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-6
- **Heading:** Deputies and administrators
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 42 / Chapter 42-72 / Section 42-72-6

## Text

The director may appoint and may remove any executive directors, deputy directors, and administrators as the director deems advisable; provided, however, that all assistant directors, associate directors, or executive directors shall have a masters degree in social work (M.S.W.) or in a closely related human service field, and have demonstrated competence in juvenile justice, and/or children€™s mental health and/or child welfare as appropriate to their responsibilities. Any executive director, deputy director, or assistant director and administrator appointed for administrative and support services shall have a masters degree in a discipline appropriate to their responsibilities and demonstrated competence in child welfare or children€™s mental health or juvenile justice management or administration of programs for children as appropriate.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-1 § 42-72-1. Establishment of department €” Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-2 § 42-72-2. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-3 § 42-72-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-4 § 42-72-4. Qualifications and duties of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-5 § 42-72-5. Powers and scope of activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-5.1 § 42-72-5.1. Adoption of children placed under foster care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-5.2 § 42-72-5.2. Development of a continuum of children€™s behavioral health programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-5.3 § 42-72-5.3. Accreditation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-5.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-6 § 42-72-6. Deputies and administrators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-7 § 42-72-7. Central registry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-8 § 42-72-8. Confidentiality of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-9 § 42-72-9. Regional service centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-10 § 42-72-10. Development of service plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-11 § 42-72-11. Protective services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-11.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T42_C42-72_S42-72-6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.