R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-8.1-7: Staff — Consultants — Rules.

The authority shall be staffed by the office of the general treasurer. The authority may employ such consultants, as it, in its discretion, deems necessary. For purposes of this chapter only, the authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 35 of title 42 upon less than twenty (20) days’ notice and it may proceed upon any abbreviated notice and hearing to adopt an emergency rule if it finds an economic benefit to the state. The rules shall become effective immediately upon filing with the secretary of state.