§ 17-7-2. Composition of board.
There shall be, independent of every other department and agency of this state, a board of elections consisting of seven (7) qualified electors of this state, of outstanding honesty and ability and none of whom shall hold any other public office or be employees of persons who hold state wide public office, but no person shall be disqualified solely because that person is a notary public, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, as provided in this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 312, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 371, § 1.
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.