TITLE 42

State Affairs and Government

CHAPTER 42-147

The American and Jamaican Cultural Exchange Commission

SECTION 42-147-1



   § 42-147-1  Commission established. –

There shall be an American and Jamaican cultural exchange commission to consist

of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from

Jamaican ancestry and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be

appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom

shall be appointed by the president of the senate; and three (3) of whom shall

be appointed by the governor. The commission shall establish, maintain, and

develop cultural ties between Jamaicans and Jamaican-Americans and shall foster

a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as

well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries

involved; and shall help establish and/or promote the Jamaican language in

Rhode Island's schools.



History of Section.

(P.L. 2006, ch. 563, § 1.)