R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-23-4: Secretary of commission.

The commission on interstate cooperation may elect one of its own members as secretary who, notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter contained, shall receive such compensation as the commission shall determine and who shall hold office at the discretion of the commission. In case of a vacancy in the office of secretary, the vacancy shall be filled by the commission. The secretary shall keep minutes of all commission meetings.