§ 17-8-3. Compensation.
Each member of a local board shall receive any compensation that may be provided by the governing body of each city or town; provided, that in the several towns where no other provision is made for compensation, each member of the local board shall be paid by that member’s respective town five dollars ($5.00) per day for every day’s attendance in the discharge of the member’s respective duties, and the town clerks shall be paid, in addition, legal fees for making out and recording the several lists and returns required by this title.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 8, § 21; G.L. 1909, ch. 8, § 21; G.L. 1909, ch. 8, § 20; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 8, § 20; G.L. 1938, ch. 313, § 20; P.L. 1940, ch. 817, § 2; P.L. 1951 (s.s.), ch. 2870, § 34; G.L. 1956, §§ 17-8-19, 17-8-21; G.L. 1956, § 17-8-3; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-8 - Local Canvassing Authorities
Section 17-8-1. - Appointment of bipartisan authority.
Section 17-8-2. - Term and qualifications for office.
Section 17-8-3. - Compensation.
Section 17-8-4. - Oath of office of members.
Section 17-8-5. - Local boards — Powers and duties — Quorum.
Section 17-8-6. - Fees in cities other than Cranston and Woonsocket.
Section 17-8-8. - General penalty clause.
Section 17-8-9. - Local boards open on election day.
Section 17-8-10. - Publication of local questions to be submitted to voters.