R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-29-4: Agreements subject to statutes — Discretion of governor.

All agreements entered into by the governor with respect to any subject as to which provision is expressly made by statute shall conform to the provisions of the statute. As to any other subject of reciprocity appropriate to the powers vested in the governor by this chapter, the governor shall have full authority, with the advice of the board, to agree to any terms and conditions that in the governor’s judgment are best calculated to promote the interests of the state.