6.1
A.The Rhode Island Board of Elections hereby adopts this Part relating to Election Training Seminars pursuant to and in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 17-7.
B.Said Part is adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act (R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35 et seq.) and are available for public inspection at the offices of the Rhode Island Board of Elections, 50 Branch Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island.
6.2 Purpose
This Part is adopted by the Rhode Island Board of Elections to ensure the compliance and execution of R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-5(1).
6.3Definitions
"Board of Canvassers" or "Local Board" means the board of canvassers in a city or town.
"Board of Elections" or "State Board" means the Rhode Island Board of Elections.
"Election seminar" means a training session conducted by the State Board of Elections that provides the local board of canvassers with guidance and policy on upcoming Elections.
6.4Purpose of Seminars
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-5(1) states that the State Board of Elections has "general supervision of the administration of the election law by the local boards." The State Board conducts election seminars for the local boards of canvassers that review state and federal election law, and the policies, procedures and practices of elections in Rhode Island. The seminars are designed to promote the uniformity of elections statewide and ensure fair and efficient elections that conform to best election practices
6.5Attendance of Seminars
Each city must assign at least 2 (two) employees, and each town must assign at least 1 (one) employee, to attend each seminar. The assigned employee is in addition to any Board of Canvasser member to be in attendance. The Board may require the attendance of additional municipal employees with prior notice.
6.6Penalty for Non Compliance
Any local board that fails to send a representative to attend the States Election Seminar shall be subject to the penalties in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 17-26.
6.7Implementation
A.The Board of Elections may promulgate procedures and forms necessary to implement this Part required under the Rhode Island General Laws.
B.This Part was adopted at a meeting of the State Board of Elections held on the 18th day of June 2013 pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-1, et seq.). By Order of the Rhode Island Board of Elections.
