Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 410 - Board of Elections
Chapter 20 - Elections
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 22 - Rules of Practice and Procedure Regarding Appeals from Rulings by Local Boards of Canvassers (410-RICR-20-00-22)
Section 410-RICR-20-00-22.3 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 410 RI Code of Rules 20 00 22.3

Current through September 18, 2024

A. "Board" means the State Board of Elections, as defined in R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-7-5.

B. "Board of canvassers" means any of the boards of canvassers for each of the cities and towns in the State of Rhode Island.

C. "Party" or "Parties" means each person named or added to a matter pending before the Board of Elections.

D. "Petitioner" means the Party who brings an appeal from a decision, order or final action taken by a local board of canvassers.

E. "Respondent" means a Party whose rights are affected or adjudicated in the underlying matter and who seeks to uphold the Board of Canvassers' action that is the subject of the appeal.

F. "Regular business hours" means the regular business hours of the Board and, unless otherwise specified, shall be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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