§ 42-60-4 Information collection. –
In order to determine whether or not abnormal market disruptions, as they
relate to energy, exist or are impending, there is created the governor's
technical assistance committee, which shall convene at the call of the
governor, and shall meet at least semi-annually. The committee shall consist of
nine (9) members: a representative of the governor's office, appointed by the
governor who shall serve as chairperson; the attorney general or his or her
designee; the director of the department of business regulations or his or her
designee; a representative of the governor's energy office; the executive
director of the Rhode Island oil heat institute or his or her designee; the
executive director of the Rhode Island petroleum association or his or her
designee; a representative of the public utilities commission to be appointed
by the director; a representative of the propane retailers organization; and a
representative of the American Automobile Association of South Central New
England to be appointed by governing bodies of the organization and
association. The committee is authorized and empowered to conduct
investigations, studies, and surveys and to collect data on energy supplies,
prices, demand, and consumption. In conducting investigations, studies, and
surveys, the committee, on behalf of the governor, is authorized and empowered
to compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of books,
papers, records, and documents of individuals, firms, associations, and
corporations. All officers, boards, commissions, and departments of the state,
and the political subdivisions of the state, having information with respect to
energy supplies, prices, demand and consumption, shall cooperate with and
assist the committee in conducting investigations, studies, and surveys.
(P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 484, § 1.)