R.I. Gen. Laws § 19-2-5: Proceedings at subscribers’ meeting.

At the first meeting, or at the adjournment of any meeting, the subscribers shall, without limiting other actions, choose a temporary secretary, adopt bylaws, and elect, in any manner as the bylaws may determine, directors, a president, a secretary, and any other officers as the bylaws may prescribe. All of the elected officers shall be sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The temporary secretary shall make and attest a record of the proceedings until the secretary has been chosen and sworn, including a record of the choice and qualification.