R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22.5-7: Appointment of council members.

In the month of February of each year, the governor shall appoint a member or members of the recreational safety council other than the representatives of the state to hold office until the first day of March in the third year after that appointment and until his, her, or their respective successor or successors are appointed and qualified to succeed the member or members whose term shall next expire.