# R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-4: Oath of members €” Compensation

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T17_C17-7_S17-7-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-4
- **Heading:** Oath of members €” Compensation
- **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 17-7-4

## Text

Before entering upon his or her duties, each member of the board shall take an oath of office before the supreme court in which the member shall swear or affirm faithfully and impartially to administer the duties of his or her office without regard to partisan or political considerations. Members of the board of elections shall be compensated at the rate of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) per year.

## 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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