# R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-1: Legislative intent

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-1
- **Heading:** Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17-7 / Section 17-7-1

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-1 § 17-7-1. Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-2 § 17-7-2. Composition of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-3 § 17-7-3. Appointment of members €” Vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-4 § 17-7-4. Oath of members €” Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-5 § 17-7-5. Powers and duties €” Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-6 § 17-7-6. Secretary and assistants €” Salaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-7 § 17-7-7. Seal of state board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-8 § 17-7-8. Hearings and investigations €” Subpoena powers €” False swearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-9 § 17-7-9. Voter fraud €” Posting of penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-9.md)

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