R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-21-40
Except as provided in this section, no member of the board and no employee of the board shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in the gains or profits of any investment made by the retirement board, nor, as a member or employee of the board, directly or indirectly receive any pay or emolument for his or her services. No member of the board or employee of the board shall, directly or indirectly, for himself or herself or as an agent, in any manner use the investment gains or profits, except to make current and necessary payments that are authorized by the retirement board. No member or employee of the board may become an endorser or surety or become in any manner an obligor for moneys loaned or borrowed from the retirement board.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-21-40