Meetings

• As needed
• Council Chambers
  Town Hall
  180 High Street
  Wakefield, RI 02879

Staff assistance is provided by the Town Clerk.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 
View Agendas and Minutes 

Members

  
Three full members and two alternate members are appointed to 6-year terms:

• Kristine Bishop Chapman, Chair (R)
• Helen Rose DiSanto, Vice-Chair (D)
• John M. Rose, Member (D)
• Roland E. Benjamin, Alternate Member (R)
• Margaret M. Healy, Alternate Member (D)

Purpose

In accordance with 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.