TITLE 42
State Affairs and Government
CHAPTER 42-64.15
Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013
SECTION 42-64.15-6
§ 42-64.15-6 Advisory council established.
(a) There is hereby established an advisory council to the Rhode Island "Made
in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative" which shall consist of nine (9)
members appointed by the executive director of the economic development
corporation as follows:
(1) A manufacturer of locally manufactured materials
(including, but not limited to, lumber, granite, gravel, asphalt);
(2) A Rhode Island business owner that specializes in
manufacturing services and supports;
(3) A representative of a Rhode Island based independent
organization representing the interests of the creative small business sector
and commercial and industrial work space;
(4) A representative from an independent Rhode Island
organization or association representing the interests of commerce or economic
development within the manufacturing industry;
(5) A Rhode Island based retailer of local manufactured
products representing a independent or franchised store;
(6) A representative from a Rhode Island based nonprofit
organization that trains, incubates and furthers industrial arts in the state;
(7) A representative of the Rhode Island "Buy Local" effort;
(8) One representative from an independent Rhode Island
organization or association representing the manufacturing industry;
(9) A representative from a Rhode Island charitable
foundation.
(b) Advisory council members shall serve three (3) year terms
and are eligible to succeed themselves. In the event a member is unable to
complete his or her term, the director of the economic development corporation
shall appoint a successor, and the successor appointed to the vacancy shall
serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The members of the board shall
receive no compensation.
(c) The advisory council shall elect annually a chairperson
from among its members.
(d) The advisory council shall receive staff and
administrative support from the economic development corporation. The executive
director of the economic development corporation shall furnish the advisory
board a suitable location to hold its meetings.
(e) The advisory council shall meet at least quarterly and at
the call of the chairperson or three (3) council members. The chairperson of
the made in Rhode Island manufacturing collaborative, or a designee from among
the members of the collaborative, shall be present for all advisory council
meetings.
(f) The advisory council shall advise the collaborative on
all matters pertaining to the collaborative duties and powers.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2013, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 129, § 1.)
