R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-3-14
The division shall be provided by the director with the necessary funds and employees to enable the division to examine temporary employees within the time prescribed by law and with suitable offices, examination rooms, and accommodations for itself and staff in the city of Providence, and in localities throughout the state as may be required to suit the public convenience and carry on the work of the division. It shall be the duty of the officers of the state, or any political subdivisions thereof, at any place where examinations or hearings are directed to be held by the personnel administrator to allow the reasonable use of public buildings and rooms and to furnish the buildings and rooms with heat and light for holding hearings and examinations and in all proper ways to facilitate the work of the division in carrying out the provisions of this chapter and chapter 4 of this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-3-14