TITLE 24

Highways

CHAPTER 24-15

Scenic Highways

SECTION 24-15-10.2



   § 24-15-10.2  Powers and duties. –

In addition to the duties and powers conferred upon the board by this chapter,

it has the following additional duties and powers:



   (1) To conduct a training course for newly appointed and

qualified members and new designees of ex-officio members within six (6) months

of their qualification or designation. The course shall be developed by the

chair of the board, approved by the board, and conducted by the chair of the

board. The board may approve the use of any board or staff members or other

individuals to assist with training. It shall include instruction in the

following areas: the provisions of chapters 25-15, 42-46, 36-14 and 38-2; and

the board's rules and regulations. The director of the department of

administration shall, within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this

act, prepare and disseminate training materials relating to the provisions of

chapters 42-46, 36-14 and 38-2.



   (2) To approve and submit, an annual report within ninety

(90) days after the end of each fiscal year to the governor, the speaker of the

house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the secretary of

state of its activities during that fiscal year. The report shall provide: an

operating statement summarizing meetings or hearings held, including meeting

minutes, subjects addressed, decisions rendered, applications considered and

their disposition, rules or regulations promulgated, studies conducted,

policies and plans developed, approved, or modified, and programs administered

or initiated; a consolidated financial statement of all funds received and

expended including the source of the funds, a listing of any staff supported by

these funds, and a summary of any clerical, administrative or technical support

received; a summary of performance during the previous fiscal year including

accomplishments, shortcomings and remedies; a synopsis of any legal matters

related to the authority of the board; a summary of any training courses held

pursuant to this section; a briefing on anticipated activities in the upcoming

fiscal year; and findings and recommendations for improvements. The report

shall be posted electronically as prescribed in § 42-20-8.2. The director

of the department of administration shall be responsible for the enforcement of

this provision.



History of Section.

(P.L. 2005, ch. 228, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 315, § 2.)