R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-28.2-3: Commission established — Appointment and terms.

(a) Starting in January, 1970, and annually thereafter the governor shall appoint members to the commission on standards and training to serve a term of three (3) years commencing the first day of February next following their respective appointment(s) and until their respective successors shall be appointed and qualified to succeed the person or persons whose term next expires. At least one person serving on the commission shall be appointed from a list of five (5) names submitted to the governor by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns and at least three (3) persons serving on the commission shall be chiefs of local police departments.

(b) Members of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment.