§ 42-144-1 Commission established. –
There shall be a University of Rhode Island Commission for Research and
Innovation ("Commission") to consist of nine (9) members: two (2) of whom shall
be appointed by the governor, with one of those so appointed to be designated
by the governor as chair; one of whom shall be appointed by the board of
governor's for higher education; one of whom shall be appointed by the
president of the University of Rhode Island; three (3) of whom shall be members
of the science and technology advisory council as established by executive
order 05-07; one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives; and one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the
senate. The membership of said commission shall receive no compensation for
their services.
(P.L. 2006, ch. 544, § 1.)