Upon the filing of the appeal, the state board of elections shall immediately cause the members and clerk of the local board to appear before the state board, at a time and place to be set by the board.
Notification to local board members and clerk
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-12., under Chapter 17-10 Canvassing the Lists of Qualified Electors.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-12.