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Application and Vacancy Information
Learn about the application process, and obtain the application for consideration of appointment to a Town Board/Commission.
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Boards & Commissions Policies
Review the policies and procedures in place with the boards and commissions in the Town.
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South Kingstown 250th Committee & Event Information
The committee’s objective would be to research and plan up to three events that appropriately recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States. These events would aim to highlight South Kingstown’s distinctive history, particularly its role in the American Revolution, while commemorating this significant milestone in the nation's history.
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300th Anniversary
This committee was authorized by the Town Council to prepare for the 300th anniversary of the Town.
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Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee
The Affordable Housing Collaborative assists the Town Council in overseeing the implementation of and advocates for affordable housing measures identified in the South Kingstown Affordable Housing Production Plan, a component of the South Kingstown Comprehensive Community Plan.
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Assessment Board of Review
The Assessment Board of Review shall hear and consider the appeal of any property owner concerning the amount of his/her assessed valuation as determined by the Town Assessor.
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Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is an “ad hoc” (special purpose) body of the Town whose mission is to promote walking and biking across the community, including but not limited to incorporating the consideration of the needs of cyclists and pedestrians in the Town’s circulation system and infrastructure through education and outreach efforts involving town officials, residents and commercial entities.
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Building Code Board of Appeals/Minimum Housing
The Building Code Board of Appeals hears appeals from aggrieved parties regarding the interpretation, requirements, direction, or failure to act under the State Code by the Building Inspector. This board also serves, when needed, as the Minimum Housing Board of Appeals.
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Canvassing Authority
According to the Election Laws of the State of Rhode Island, the Canvassing Authority shall have and discharge all of the functions, powers and duties of the Town Council concerning nominations, elections, registration of voters and canvassing rights, the preparing and correcting of the voting lists, and other matters relating thereto, which powers are transferred to the local board.
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission promotes and develops natural resources to protect watershed resources, and to preserve natural aesthetic areas, among other functions.
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Economic Development Committee
In order to promote a stable and diversified local economy and enhance the quality of life in South Kingstown, the Town Council appoints an Economic Development Committee to serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning Board and the Town Council.
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Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission promotes historic preservation in South Kingstown, specifically reviewing projects having an impact on the Kingston Historic District.
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Housing Authority
The Housing Authority of South Kingstown was established on April 24, 1961, to provide and maintain low income housing and housing for the elderly.
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Library Board of Trustees
A Town ordinance enacted June 9, 1975, established a free public library. The Board of Trustees govern and are the legal guardians of the South Kingstown Public Library.
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Planning Board
The Planning Board is engaged in land use development management, which includes a broad spectrum of activities concerning land use, development and the regulations which govern the process.
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Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission was created to administer and oversee of the Town's parks and recreation program.
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Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee
The Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee is an “ad hoc” (special purpose) body of the Town whose mission is to develop a Stewardship Plan for the Route 1 corridor in South Kingstown in order to protect and preserve the scenic character and intrinsic qualities of the designated Scenic Roadway.
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Route 138 Reconstruction Project Area Committee
The Project Area Committee for the Reconstruction of Route 138 serves as an advisory body to the Town Council on matters concerning the planning, design, and construction of Route 138 by RIDOT.
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Saugatucket Veterans' Memorial Commission
The Saugatucket Veterans' Memorial Park Commission was re-established by the Town Council on June 23, 2014. It is the intent of the Town Council that additional names of those residents who have given military service to their Country in time of war or conflict be added in a timely fashion to the Memorial located in the Saugatucket Veterans’ Memorial Park.
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School Building Committee
On August 9, 2022 the Town Council appointed a new School Building Committee (SBC), based on a request and recommendations from the School Committee, to undertake the planning and supervision of school facility improvements in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) rules and regulations. This process is known as the Necessity of School Construction (NSC). If followed correctly, the NSC process may qualify the Town for substantial reimbursements from RIDE that would significantly reduce the cost of any proposed improvements.
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Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee (TRC) conducts technical reviews of applications for subdivisions and land development projects subject to Planning Board jurisdiction.
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Trustees of South Kingstown School Funds
The Trustees of the South Kingstown School Funds is a corporation which was created by an Act of the General Assembly at its January Session in 1911, and is authorized to receive and manage all school and educational funds.
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Waterfront Advisory Commission
The Waterfront Advisory Commission serves as an advisory body to the Town Council on matters concerning the maintenance and development of the Town's property in the coastal zone and the management of recreational and commercial waterfront activities, the preservation of existing shoreline access and the expansion of both physical access and visual and scenic enjoyment of the shoreline by the public.
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Zoning Board of Review
The Zoning Board of Review was established by the Town Charter, Section 4920, and its procedures are governed by the Zoning Ordinance, Article 5.