R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-11: Board’s independence from department of labor and training.

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, neither the director of labor and training nor any board or other agency of the department of labor and training shall in any way direct, review, modify, or reverse any decision or finding of the board; nor shall the director of labor and training or any board or other agency of the department of labor and training supervise or control the board in the exercise of any powers or in the performance of any duties under this chapter.