# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-4: Board of psychology €” Appointment, terms, and removal of members

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-4
- **Heading:** Board of psychology €” Appointment, terms, and removal of members
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-44 / Section 5-44-4

## Text

(a) The director of the department of health shall, with the approval of the governor, appoint seven (7) electors as members of the board. One member of the board shall be representative of the public, and six (6) shall be psychologists pursuant to this chapter and each of them shall have been engaged in their profession for at least five (5) years. At least one member of the board shall be an academic psychologist.

(b) The director shall, with the approval of the governor, appoint persons to serve on the board for a term of three (3) years and each member shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.

(c) The director may remove any member from the board for neglect of any duty required by law, or for incompetence, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made, for the remainder of the term.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-1 § 5-44-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-2 § 5-44-2. Licensing of psychologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-3 § 5-44-3. Board of psychology €” Creation €” Composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-4 § 5-44-4. Board of psychology €” Appointment, terms, and removal of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-5 § 5-44-5. Board of psychology €” Organization and meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-6 § 5-44-6. Board of psychology €” General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-8 § 5-44-8. Register of psychologists €” Licensing records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-9 § 5-44-9. Qualifications of psychologists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-10 § 5-44-10. Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-11 § 5-44-11. Licensure without examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-12 § 5-44-12. Application fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-13 § 5-44-13. Temporary license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-14 § 5-44-14. Limitation of practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-14.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-15 § 5-44-15. Expiration and renewal of licenses €” Continuing education €” Lapsed license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-15.md)

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