§ 17-7-1. Legislative intent.
It is the intent of the general assembly that the board of elections be a board on which all the qualified electors of the state, regardless of their political identification or the lack of it, will be eligible to serve. The governor, in making these appointments, and the senate, in confirming them, shall consider the abilities and integrity of the qualified electors under consideration and their knowledge of and/or experience in the working of the election laws of the state. They shall strive to select a board whose membership shall be representative of all citizens of the state and of their diverse points of view.
History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 312, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-7 - State Board of Elections
Section 17-7-1. - Legislative intent.
Section 17-7-2. - Composition of board.
Section 17-7-3. - Appointment of members — Vacancies.
Section 17-7-4. - Oath of members — Compensation.
Section 17-7-5. - Powers and duties — Quorum.
Section 17-7-6. - Secretary and assistants — Salaries.
Section 17-7-7. - Seal of state board.
Section 17-7-8. - Hearings and investigations — Subpoena powers — False swearing.