Boards and Commissions

The South Kingstown Affordable Housing Collaborative (Collaborative) is an advisory committee to the Town Council and Planning Board. The general purpose of the committee is to assist the Town Council in overseeing the implementation of affordable housing measures identified in the South Kingstown Affordable Housing Study

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. The Board shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and decisions, which shall be available for public inspection.

The Building Code Board of Appeals was established to hear appeals from aggrieved parties regarding the interpretation, requirements, direction or failure to act under the State Code by the Building Inspector.

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.

The General Assembly enacted legislation in 1960 authorizing Rhode Island cities and towns to establish Conservation Commissions.

To promote a stable and diversified local economy, the Town Council may appoint an Economic Development Committee to serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning Board and the Town Council.

The Historic District Commission reviews plans which would affect the exterior or location of structures within any historic district within the Town.

The Housing Authority of South Kingstown was established to provide and maintain low income housing and housing for the elderly.

The Human Services Advisory Commission shall provide advice and recommendations concerning human service needs within the community.

The trustees are the legal guardians of the South Kingstown Public Library.

The Housing Board of Appeals is authorized to hear and decide appeals from compliance as noted in the Minimum Housing Code.

Palisades Mill Complex Reuse Feasibility Study Committee

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.

The Recreation Commission was created to administer the Town's recreation program.

A resolution establishing a Project Area Committee for the Reconstruction of Route 138.

The Saugatucket Veterans' Memorial Park Commission was established by the Town Council on November 27, 1995.

The South Kingstown Partnership for Prevention Coalition is charged to lead South Kingstown in substance abuse prevention by using a variety of strategies and resources in partnership with multiple, specifically required sectors of the community to design and control a multitude of prevention programs.

The Town Council hereby re-establishes the Town of South Kingstown Board of Tenants' Affairs in accordance with Title 45-25-18.2 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island.

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.

The purpose of the project is to develop a regional plan for sustainable economic growth in Washington County.

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.

The Zoning Board of Review was established by the Town Charter, Section 4920, and its procedures are governed by the Zoning Ordinance, Article 5.