{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-42-151-1","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-151-1","heading":"Commission established.","body":"There shall be a Liberian cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Liberian ancestry and residents of the state: three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the senate president; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between Liberia and Liberian-Americans and shall foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish and/or promote the Liberian culture in Rhode Island’s schools.","path":["Title 42 State Affairs and Government","Chapter 151 The Liberian Cultural Exchange Commission"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE42/42-151/42-151-1.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:00:13Z","sha256":"8a26aab75dcbde4161290899d0a751551b9f0d144b40417e834004e97a3ab55b","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-42-150-5","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-42-152-1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}