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Rhode Island Go Vernment O Wner's Manual 2 0 RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S 2017-2018 RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT Rhode Island Department of State COVER PHOTO Castle Hill Lighthouse, Newport RI RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT OWNER’S MANUAL 2017-2018 Franca Cirelli Nellie M. Gorbea, Secretary of State OM_cover-2017-18.indd 1 5/1/17 3:29 PM The Rhode Island Government OWNER’S MANUAL 2017 - 2018 Published by the Rhode Island Department of State Nellie M. Gorbea Secretary of State PUBLICATION COMMITTEE SUE BOHORQUEZ GONZALO CUERVO STACY DICOLA GREG FACINCANI CHRISTOPHER FOWLER MEGAN HAMLIN-BLACK SUSHMA KARUMANCHI NICOLE LAGACE JASON MARTIESIAN ROB ROCK ANN TEIXEIRA KATE TELFORD KAITLYNNE WARD COVER PHOTO CASTLE HILL LIGHTHOUSE, NEWPORT RI PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANCA CIRELLI Dedication Brave men and women from Rhode Island have served our country with distinction since America’s earliest days. Not long after the United States was attacked on September 11, 2001, members of the United States Armed Forces were overseas defending our freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq. This edition of the Rhode Island Government Owner’s Manual is dedicated to the memory of those Rhode Island patriots who paid the ultimate price in support of operations against global terrorism since September 2001. We honor these men and women and their families every time we engage with our government and exercise our rights as fellow Americans. In Memory Of Specialist Michael Andrade Captain Matthew J. August Sergeant Gregory A. Belanger Sergeant Charles T. Caldwell Staff Sergeant Joseph Camara Captain Christopher S. Cash Private First Class Kyle J. Coutu Second Lieutenant Matthew Coutu Lance Corporal Holly Charette Master Sergeant Richard Ferguson Sergeant Dennis J. Flanagan Petty Officer Ronald Gill Sergeant Moises Jazmin Staff Sergeant Dale James Kelly, Jr. Sergeant First Class Curtis Mancini Staff Sergeant Timothy McGill First Sergeant Peter Andrew McKenna, Jr. Sergeant Michael F. Paranzino Sergeant Christopher S. Potts Specialist Dennis C. Poulin Lance Corporal Matthew K. Serio Lance Corporal Brian St. Germain Lance Corporal Nickolas D. Schiavoni Chief Warrant Officer 5 Sharon Swartworth Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe Lieutenant Junior Grade Francis L. Toner, IV Lance Corporal John VanGyzen Sergeant Dennis P. Weichel, Jr. Sergeant Michael Weidemann -Special thanks to Major General Kevin McBride and the Rhode Island National Guard for providing this list - State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of State | Office of the Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea, Secretary of State Dear Rhode Islander: I am pleased to present the 2017-2018 Rhode Island Government Owner’s Manual, a convenient and comprehensive guide to your state and local government. Within its pages you will find contact and background information on our elected and appointed state officials, information on Rhode Island’s cities and towns, and more. As your Secretary of State, it is my mission to engage and empower Rhode Islanders by helping you connect with your government in relevant and innovative ways. This publication is just one of many ways in which the Rhode Island Department of State is working to make government more accessible and transparent for Rhode Islanders. Since taking office, I have also made improving and enhancing online access to government a priority. You can find the information in this book on our website at www.sos.ri.gov/govdirectory. In addition, you can use our website to: › Plan, start and maintain your business › Update your voter registration information › Find meeting schedules for all state and local government public meetings › See who is registered to lobby your state government officials With informed, engaged and voting citizens from all walks of life, Rhode Island is poised to usher in a new era of civic participation, pride and opportunity. It is my goal to make Rhode Islanders the best informed and engaged citizens in the country so that our great state can realize its full potential. Sincerely, Nellie M. Gorbea Secretary of State CITIZEN PARTICIPATION “... the sovereign, original, and foundation of civil power lies in the people...” - Roger Williams, 1644 Government must be effective, transparent and accountable to the people it serves in order to succeed. With informed, engaged and voting citizens from all walks of life, Rhode Island will be poised to usher in a new era of civic participation, pride and opportunity. The following information is intended to help you engage your government in a meaningful and effective way. Open Meetings Rhode Island state law requires all state and municipal departments, agencies, committees and councils to file notices and agendas of upcoming meetings with the Rhode Island Department of State. Most meeting notices must be filed at least 48 hours before the date and time of the meeting. In addition, most departments, agencies, and commissions within the Executive Branch of state government must file meeting minutes with us within 35 days of a meeting. For more information and a comprehensive listing of posted meetings and minutes, visit: http://sos.ri.gov/openmeetings/. The Legislative Process You can play a critical role in shaping the laws that impact many aspects of our lives. It is important in a democracy that citizens help keep their legislators informed. Legislators need to know what their constituents are thinking and the basis of their opinions in order to be true representatives of the people. As a citizen, you can help ensure good legislation on state and national levels by communicating with your elected representatives at the proper time. Follow the Legislative Process Bills and committee hearing schedules can be tracked online by visiting the Rhode Island Legislature’s website at: www.rilin.state.ri.us/. Furthermore, all sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate are televised on Capitol TV, which can be seen on Channel 15 on both Cox Cable and Full Channel Cable, and on Verizon FIOS Channel 34. Also televised are all hearings of the House Finance Committee, selected hearings held by other legislative committees, as well as various press conferences and other special events held in the State House. These broadcasts are also available on-demand online at http://ricaptv.discovervideo.com/. Is There a Bill or an Issue of Particular Concern to You? Organize! Organizing a group to advocate for or against legislation is often more effective than individual efforts. A group is far more visible, has greater resources, and carries more political weight. Organize a group of friends, co-workers, or neighbors around a specific issue of concern to all of you. Learn how the system works and find out which legislators are dealing with your area of concern. If you are interested in becoming actively involved in tracking and influencing the legislative process, here are some important points that will make your advocacy efforts more effective: Personal Contact 1. Before contacting any legislators, take the time to read all available background material on the bill or issue which concerns you. Although it is beneficial for you to know a great deal about the specifics of bills and issues, it is not essential that you know everything. The primary goal of your visit is to express your concern over a particular bill or issue. 2. Know when and where to contact a legislator. Each legislator’s contact information is contained in this book. The best times to find a legislator at the State House are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday late afternoons during the legislative session (January through June or July). 3. If you have genuine expert knowledge, share it with the legislator. It will be welcomed. No legislator can be an expert on everything. If you have read the bill carefully and/or understand the issues involved as a result of personal knowledge or research, you may be of great assistance to the legislator. 4. Be constructive. If a bill deals with a problem you admit exists, but you believe the bill is the wrong approach, explain what you believe is the right approach. If you want to suggest amendments to a bill that has been introduced, it is important that you have: a) a clear idea of what you want to be included or deleted; b) the reasons to justify the proposed change; and c) good, strong facts to back up your position before you contact your legislator. If possible, leave copies of your position and/or suggested changes with the legislator. 5. You do not need a crowd to be influential. One, or possibly two, well-informed advocates on the same subject are more effective and less confusing than a large group gathered at the same time. 6. When you introduce yourself, save time by making it clear who you are and what organization, if any, you are working with. If you are cooperating with some group from the legislator’s home district, mention it and the fact that the home district group may also be trying to reach the legislator. 7. Do not go overboard. An elaborate pitch or long, emotional speech will not be appreciated. Legislators do, however, appreciate your well-prepared facts and views, presented in a straightforward manner. Make sure their time is well spent in talking to you. 8. It is easy, particularly when dealing with legislators who disagree with you, to become upset and frustrated. If you disagree, a calm, reasonable attitude and a set of well-prepared reasons for your position may change their minds on the issue. It is generally advisable not to get into arguments which may trigger prejudices. Let legislators explain their views—listen without interrupting. They often have input from many resources to which you may not have access, such as fiscal agencies, state departments, other groups with expertise on the issue, and legislation from other states. Take a few notes about the legislator’s comments, noting any questions they have.
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