R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-47-4

Each group self-insurer, in its application for group self-insurance, shall set forth the names and addresses of each of its officers, directors, trustees, and general manager. Notice of any change in the officers, directors, trustees, or general manager shall be given to the director within ten (10) days of the change. No officer, director, trustee, or employee of the group self-insurer may represent or participate directly or indirectly on behalf of an injured worker or his or her dependents in any workers’ compensation proceeding. All employees of employers participating in group self-insurance are deemed to be included under the group self-insurance plan.