[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Glenwood
City 12-1-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-02 as §§ 2-3-1 to 2-3-9 and 2-3-12 to 2-3-16
of the 2003 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
General powers. Officers of the City of Glenwood City shall have
generally the powers and duties prescribed for like officers of cities,
towns and villages, except as otherwise provided, and such powers
and duties as are prescribed by law, and, except as to the Mayor,
shall perform such duties as shall be required of them by the Council.
Officers whose powers and duties are not enumerated in Chapter 62
of the Wisconsin Statutes shall have such powers and duties as are
prescribed by law for like officers or as are directed by the Council.
B.
Rules. All officers and departments may make the necessary rules
for the conduct of their duties and incidental proceedings.
C.
Applicability of ethics statutes. The general laws for the punishment
of bribery, misdemeanors and corruption in office shall apply to City
officers.
D.
Legal representation. Whenever any City official in his official
capacity proceeded against or obliged to proceed before any civil
court, board, committee or commission to defend or maintain his official
position, or because or some act arising out of the performance of
his official duties, and he has prevailed in such proceedings, or
the Council has ordered the proceedings discontinued, the Council
may provide for payment to such official such sum as it sees fit to
reimburse him for the expenses reasonably incurred for costs and attorney
fees.
A.
Appointment not to be governed by statutes. The City of Glenwood
City, pursuant to §§ 62.09 and 66.0101, Wis. Stats.,
hereby elects not to be governed by those portions of Ch. 62, Wis.
Stats., which are in conflict with this section.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This section was adopted by charter ordinance.
B.
Combined offices. The offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby consolidated, and the duties of both offices shall be performed by the person appointed as City Clerk-Treasurer. The Clerk-Treasurer position shall be filled by appointment pursuant to Subsection C.
D.
Duties. The City Clerk-Treasurer shall be responsible for performing
those duties required by § 62.09(9) and (11), Wis. Stats.,
and for the following additional duties:[2]
(1)
Perform all election duties as required by Wisconsin Statutes and
keep and maintain all election records and all property used in conjunction
with holding of elections.
(2)
Publish all legal notices unless otherwise provided; file and preserve
all contracts, bonds, oaths of office and other documents not required
to be filed elsewhere.
(3)
Issue all licenses required by ordinance or statute, except as otherwise
provided.
(4)
Prepare the tax roll and tax notices required by the State of Wisconsin.
(5)
Attend meetings, take minutes and maintain files for the Common Council
and such other official boards and commissions as may be directed.
(6)
Maintain a file on all City records, ordinances, resolutions and
vouchers.
(7)
Type and distribute reports for the Council and for federal and state
agencies.
(8)
Audit and obtain approval on claims and charges against City.
(9)
Prepare financial and bank statements.
(10)
Assist the City Assessor in maintaining property assessment
records.
(11)
Administer oaths and affirmations.
(12)
Maintain fiscal records for the City and serve as City Comptroller.
(13)
Issue licenses to various vendors in the City.
(14)
Make reports to the state on assessments.
(15)
Perform record keeping, billing, collections, banking, investments,
accounting and financial reporting of all City operations, including
utilities.
(16)
Develop and implement improved internal control and financial
reporting procedures as necessary or as requested.
(17)
Collect all taxes for the City and other taxing bodies.
(18)
Invest idle funds for maximum interest earnings.
(19)
Prepare monthly financial report.
(20)
Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll checks from approved
employee time sheets.
(21)
Prepare check vouchers for payment of approved claims for signature.
(22)
Coordinate the preparation and compilation of the annual City
budget.
(23)
File financial and other reports with various state agencies.
(24)
File insurance claims on behalf of the City.
(25)
Make property tax settlements with the county and turn over
to the school district and other taxing units their proportionate
share of property tax collections.
(26)
Locate suppliers of goods or services and obtain quotes.
(27)
Advertise for bids, receive them and summarize the results.
(28)
Issue purchase orders.
(29)
Identify and evaluate ideas to achieve more efficient and effective
operation.
(30)
Coordinate, supervise and conduct elections.
(31)
Confer with the Mayor, department heads and Common Council committees
about projects and problems.
(32)
Maintain personnel files.
(33)
Perform such other duties as may be directed by Common Council.
E.
Bond. The City Clerk-Treasurer shall execute to the City a surety
company fidelity bond in an amount determined by the Common Council.
The Mayor may appoint a Deputy Clerk-Treasurer subject to confirmation
by a majority vote of the Common Council. The Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
shall act under the Clerk-Treasurer's direction and shall, during
the temporary absence or disability of the Clerk-Treasurer or during
a vacancy in such office, perform the duties of Clerk-Treasurer. The
acts of the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer shall be covered by official bond
as the Council shall direct.
A.
Appointment. The office of City Attorney is an appointed position.
The Mayor shall appoint a City Attorney, subject to confirmation by
a majority of the members of the Common Council. The City Attorney
shall serve at the pleasure of the Council.
B.
Duties. The City Attorney shall have the following duties:
(1)
The Attorney shall conduct all of the law business in which the City
is interested and shall serve as legal advisor to the Mayor, Common
Council and officers of the City.
(2)
He shall, when requested by City officers, give written legal opinions,
which shall be filed with the City.
(3)
He shall draft ordinances, bonds and other instruments as may be
required by City officials.
(4)
He may appoint an assistant, who shall have power to perform his
duties and for whose acts he shall be responsible to the City. Such
assistant shall receive no compensation from the City, unless previously
provided by ordinance.
(5)
The City Attorney shall perform such other duties as provided by
state law and as designated by the Common Council.
C.
Special counsel. The Common Council may employ and compensate special
counsel to assist in or take charge of any matter in which the City
is interested.
A.
Appointment.
(1)
The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Common Council and
shall hold office during satisfactory performance, subject to suspension
or removal pursuant to law.
(2)
The compensation to be paid the Chief of Police for his services,
the hours of active duty, rest days, vacation periods and other involvement
of his or her employment shall be such as may be determined by the
Common Council from time to time.
B.
General duties. The Chief of Police shall:
(1)
Have command of the Police Department of the City under direction
of the Mayor and Common Council.
(2)
Have general administration and control of the Department.
(3)
Be responsible for the Department's government, efficiency and
general good conduct.
(4)
Perform all duties prescribed to him by laws of the state and ordinances
of the City.
(5)
Develop Department policies and procedures.
(6)
Maintain Department ethics and discipline.
(7)
Delegate special assignments or duties to police officers and monitor
to see that responsibilities are carried out.
(8)
Perform all the duties of a police officer during a portion of every
regular shift.
(9)
Identify and evaluate ideas to achieve more efficient and effective
operation.
(10)
Prepare Department budget requests and maintain expenditures
within approved budgetary levels.
(11)
Authorize overtime work for police officers, with supporting
justification provided to the Mayor and Common Council or committee
thereof.
(12)
Participate in the recruitment, testing and selection of new
personnel.
(13)
Supervise and participate in the advanced and continuing training
of police officers and non-sworn Department employees.
(14)
Cooperate with county, state and federal officials and other
municipal law enforcement agencies.
(15)
Make special reports to the Common Council on request and advise
and cooperate with other City departments in matters of public safety.
(16)
Submit regular reports to the Council.
(17)
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
C.
When Council is not in session, the Chief of Police shall report
directly to the Mayor and/or Public Safety Committee.
A.
Appointment. The Fire Chief and the Ambulance Director shall be appointed
by the Mayor, pursuant to the bylaws of the Glenwood City Fire Department
and Glenwood City Ambulance Service, subject to confirmation by the
Common Council.
B.
Duties and powers.
(1)
The Fire Chief and Ambulance Director shall have general supervision
of the Fire Department and Ambulance Service personnel, apparatus
and equipment. The Fire Chief, or his designee, shall be present at
fires and command all fire-fighting operations. The Fire Chief and
Ambulance Director may make such further rules, regulations and policies
for the government of the Fire Department and Ambulance Service as
they may deem necessary, provided that such rules and regulations
shall not be inconsistent with the laws of the State of Wisconsin
or bylaws of the Fire Department and Ambulance Service. The Fire Chief
shall, by virtue of his office, hold the office of Fire Inspector
or he may delegate a member of the Fire Department to serve as the
Fire Inspector.
(2)
The Fire Chief shall enforce all fire prevention ordinances of the
City and state laws and regulations pertaining to fire prevention
and shall keep citizens informed on fire prevention methods and on
the activities of the Fire Department.
C.
Reports. The Fire Chief and Ambulance Director shall report to the
Common Council from time to time at their discretion or upon the request
of said Common Council on matters concerning the Fire Department and
Ambulance Service and shall perform such other duties in conformance
with their office as may from time to time be required of them by
the Common Council.
A.
Appointment. The Director of Public Works shall be appointed by the
Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council. The Director of Public
Works shall have an indefinite term of office.
B.
Duties. The Director of Public Works shall have the following duties:
(1)
Plan, direct and inspect the repair and maintenance of streets, curbs
and gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, and street trees.
(2)
Supervise plowing of snow and all phases of snow and ice control
on City streets, alleys, sidewalks and public parking lots.
(3)
Supervise the operation of the municipal garage and the repair and
maintenance of City-owned vehicles and equipment.
(4)
Schedule the daily and weekly jobs of the Public Works Department
employees and make necessary modifications due to emergencies.
(5)
Plan for the maintenance and repair of all City vehicles, machinery
and equipment and be responsible for related records.
The Weed Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject
to Council confirmation. The term of office of the Weed Commissioner
shall commence on the first day of May following his appointment.
The Weed Commissioner shall take the official oath, which oath shall
be filed in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer, and shall hold office
for one year.
A.
Appointment.
(2)
The City Assessor, or assessing firm, shall be appointed by the Mayor,
subject to confirmation by the Council, for an indefinite term of
office, pursuant to employment contract.
(3)
A corporation or an independent contractor may be appointed as Assessor.
The corporation or independent contractor so appointed shall designate
the person responsible for the assessment. The designee shall file
the official oath under § 19.01, Wis. Stats., and sign the
affidavit of the Assessor attached to the assessment roll under § 70.49,
Wis. Stats.
(4)
No Assessor shall be appointed unless said Assessor is certified
by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue as qualified to perform the
functions of the office of Assessor.
B.
Duties. The Assessor shall perform all duties required of such office
as provided by law and such other duties as are requested to be executed
by such person by the Common Council from time to time.
C.
Definition. For purposes of this section, "independent contractor"
means a person who either is under contract to furnish appraisal and
assessment services or is customarily engaged in an independently
established trade, business or profession in which the services are
offered to the general public.
D.
Confidential information. Whenever the Assessor, in the performance
of the Assessor's duties, requests or obtains income and expense information
pursuant to § 70.47(7)(af), Wis. Stats., or any successor
statute thereto, then such income and expense information that is
provided to the Assessor shall be held by the Assessor on a confidential
basis, except, however, that the information may be revealed to and
used by persons in the discharge of duties imposed by law; in the
discharge of duties imposed by office (including but not limited to
use by the Assessor in performance of official duties of the Assessor's
office and use by the Board of Review in performance of its official
duties); or pursuant to order of a court. Income and expense information
provided to the Assessor under § 70.47(7)(af), Wis. Stats.,
unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is, per § 70.47(7)(af),
Wis. Stats., not subject to the right of inspection and copying under
§ 19.35(1), Wis. Stats.[2]
A.
No person shall be elected by the people to a City office who is
not, at the time of his election, a citizen of the United States and
of this state, and an elector of the City, and in case of a ward office,
of the ward, and actually residing therein.
B.
An appointee by the Mayor, required to be confirmed by the Council,
who shall be rejected by the Council, shall be ineligible for appointment
to the same office for one year thereafter.
C.
No member of the Common Council shall, during the term for which
he is elected, be eligible for an office or position which, during
such term, has been created by, or the selection to which is vested
in, the Council, provided that the Council may be represented on City
boards or commissions where no additional remuneration is paid such
representative except as otherwise provided by the laws of the State
of Wisconsin.
City officers must observe the standard of care imposed by § 19.21,
Wis. Stats., with respect to the care and custody of official property.
A.
Oath. Every person elected or appointed to any statutory office shall
take and file his official oath within 10 days after the notice of
his election or appointment.
B.
Bonds. The Clerk-Treasurer and such other statutory officers as the
laws of Wisconsin or the Common Council may direct shall execute and
file an official bond in such form as the Council may determine. The
Council may at any time require new or additional bonds of any officer.
All official bonds must be approved by the Mayor and, when so approved,
then filed within 10 days after the officer executing the same shall
have been notified of his election or appointment. Official bonds
shall be filed with the City Clerk-Treasurer and shall be recorded
by him in a book kept by him for that purpose.