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SECTION 27-19.2-1

§ 27-19.2-1 Legislative findings. –The general assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interests of theresidents of Rhode Island:

(1) To strengthen and reform the governance structure ofnonprofit hospital service and/or medical service corporations;

(2) To ensure a diverse, independent and publicly accountableboard of directors;

(3) To prohibit certain activities which may allowself-interest to compromise undivided loyalty to the public interest missionfor which such corporations were established; and

(4) To require adoption of principles and procedures to keepsuch corporations aligned with their public interest mission.

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SECTION 27-19.2-1

§ 27-19.2-1 Legislative findings. –The general assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interests of theresidents of Rhode Island:

(1) To strengthen and reform the governance structure ofnonprofit hospital service and/or medical service corporations;

(2) To ensure a diverse, independent and publicly accountableboard of directors;

(3) To prohibit certain activities which may allowself-interest to compromise undivided loyalty to the public interest missionfor which such corporations were established; and

(4) To require adoption of principles and procedures to keepsuch corporations aligned with their public interest mission.

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SECTION 27-19.2-1

§ 27-19.2-1 Legislative findings. –The general assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interests of theresidents of Rhode Island:

(1) To strengthen and reform the governance structure ofnonprofit hospital service and/or medical service corporations;

(2) To ensure a diverse, independent and publicly accountableboard of directors;

(3) To prohibit certain activities which may allowself-interest to compromise undivided loyalty to the public interest missionfor which such corporations were established; and

(4) To require adoption of principles and procedures to keepsuch corporations aligned with their public interest mission.