R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-29-1
There is established a reciprocity board, referred to in this chapter as "the board". The board shall be composed of three (3) members, consisting of the administrator of the division of motor vehicles, the chair of the public utilities commission, and an assistant attorney general designated by the attorney general, ex officio. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum and the action of the majority of the members in attendance at any meeting shall be the action of the board. Whenever a member of the board is absent from a meeting of the board, the member may designate one of his or her assistants or employees to attend on the member's behalf. The assistant or employee shall be entitled to participate in the discussions and proceedings of the board, but he or she shall not be entitled to vote.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-29-1