Board of Canvassers

Located in the Office of the Town Clerk

1^st Floor, Town Hall

Box 226

Little Compton, RI 02837

The Board of Canvassers acts as the local election authority in conformity with State Law and the Town Charter.  Its duties include:

·        Receiving and certifying nomination papers,

·        Registering voters,

·        Certifying voting lists,

·        Certifying local election results,

·        Assisting the Town Moderator with the management of the Financial Town Meeting,

·        Running the elections on Election Day,

·        Serving as local liaison for the Secretary of State and Board of Elections,

·        And all other functions under State Law.

 

The Board is comprised of three members who serve six-year terms and no two members may be of the same political party.

 

The Town Clerk serves as the Clerk for the Board of Canvassers.