R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-24-5: Functions of advisory council.

The advisory council for veterans’ affairs shall exercise and perform all the duties and functions formerly exercised and performed by the advisory council for the Rhode Island veterans’ home. The advisory council for the Rhode Island veterans’ home is hereby abolished. The advisory council for veterans’ affairs shall make suggestions to and shall advise the director of the office of veterans services; provided, however, that the advisory council shall have no administrative power.