R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-16-2: Appointment of commissioners — Expenses — Powers and duties.

The governor shall appoint five (5) commissioners to the New England interstate water pollution control commission, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, one of whom shall represent the department of health and one of whom shall represent the department of environmental management. The commissioners shall serve without compensation, but shall be paid their actual expenses incurred and incident to the performance of their duties. The commissioners shall have the powers and duties and be subject to the limitations set forth in § 46-16-1.