The failure of any local board to perform any of its duties required by law shall not affect the validity of an election or a financial town meeting or the right of any person to vote, except as the right to vote may be affected by noncompliance with chapters 1 and 9.1 of this title.
Right to vote or validity of election unaffected by neglect of duty
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-21., under Chapter 17-10 Canvassing the Lists of Qualified Electors.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-10-21.