EDC to get larger board, three-year head

Gov. Donald L. Carcieri signed legislation Thursday that reconstitutes the R.I. Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) board and provides the next agency’s executive director with a three-year term.

Under the law, the EDC board will expand its membership by four, from nine to 13. The governor will serve as chair and appoint the other 12 members.

In addition, the law includes new requirements that the board members reflect the “geographic diversity of the state,” and that one member represent higher education.

Full Story: EDC to get larger board, three-year head Source: Providence Business News, November 12th, 2009 Author: Chris Barrett