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The commissioners shall serve staggered two (2) year terms, each member serving until his or her successor is appointed. These commissioners shall be responsible for the establishment of policies and the appointment of an executive director who shall be in the unclassified service and other staff as needed and for whom appropriations are available. They shall meet not less than four (4) times per year, and shall not be paid for their services, except for reimbursement of expenses incurred by their service. The commissioners may elect their own officers.
The members appointed by the governor shall include five (5) individuals who are deaf who use American Sign Language, one individual who is deaf who does not use American Sign Language, three (3) who are hard-of-hearing, and two (2) who are hearing. Commission members shall select their own chairperson. Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum.
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Edward Rawlings, Vice Chairperson (Hard of Hearing) |
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Jordan Sack, Treasurer (Deaf who do not use ASL) |
Lisa Lieberman Sack, Secretary (Hearing) |
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Christina "Tina" Thompson (Hard of Hearing) |
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All meetings are open to the public subject to Rhode Island General Laws, Title 42-46 (Open Meeting Act). All are welcome to attend. Interpreters and CART are provided. Please call 48 hours in advance if additional accommodations are necessary to ensure equal participation. Please click on Agenda for Meeting Notice.
January 14, 2009 at 6:00pm - Department of Administration, 2nd Floor, in Providence, RI
March 18, 2009 at 6:00pm - Department of Adminstration, 2nd Floor in Providence, RI
June 30, 2009 at 6:00pm - Department of Adminstration, 2nd Floor in Providence, RI
September 16, 2009 at 6:00pm - Department of Adminstration, 2nd Floor in Providence, RI
November 4, 2009 at 5:00pm (Annual Coffee Hour) - State House, Providence, RI
December 9, 2009 at 6:00pm - Department of Adminstration, 2nd Floor in Providence, RI
