The provisions of the Constitution and the General
Laws of the State of Rhode Island now and hereafter in effect pertaining
to elections (special, general and primary) and also all special acts
pertaining to elections in the Town of Charlestown now or hereafter
in effect shall govern all town elections, as far as they may be applicable,
excepting those provisions which are inconsistent with the provisions
of this Charter affecting the form of government.
There shall be a bipartisan canvassing authority
appointed by the Council as provided by the Constitution and laws
of the state. This canvassing authority shall be known as the "Board
of Canvassers" and shall be vested with all powers and duties now
or hereafter vested by law in the Board of Canvassers of the town.
