The property and business of the corporation is managed under the direction of the RSI Board of Directors. Members of the RSI Board serve for one year, and no elected or Board appointed member may serve more than three consecutive terms. This nonprofit corporation was organized to support educational and charitable programs and to provide a continuing relationship between the citizens of Rockville and of Pinneberg, Germany. In accordance with its by laws, the Mayor and Council appoint three directors. The remaining directors are elected by membership.
Terms are for three years and are staggered.
The body was incorporated June 1986, and membership in the corporation is open. The Mayor with the confirmation of the Council appoints this commission. Members serve three year terms. Commission members represent a variety of technical or scientific disciplines such as engineering, physics, microbiology, environmental science, health science, and telecommunications. Additional members may be appointed to temporary terms to participate in specific studies.