[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of
the Village of Maple Bluff as §§ 1.01 to 1.22 and 11.02
of the 1986 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Forester — See Ch. 202.
The elected officials of the Village shall be
the Village President and six Trustees.
Pursuant to §§ 61.195, 61.197
and 66.0101, Wis. Stats., the Village of Maple Bluff hereby elects
not to be governed by those portions of §§ 61.29, 61.23
and 61.25(2), Wis. Stats., which relate to the selection and tenure
of the Assessor, Clerk, Constable and Treasurer and which are in conflict
with this section. After January 1, 1943, instead of being elected
as provided in § 61.19, Wis. Stats., the Assessor, Clerk,
Constable and Treasurer of the Village of Maple Bluff shall be appointed
by vote of 2/3 of the members-elect of the Village Board. The Assessor,
Clerk, Constable and Treasurer shall each hold office for indefinite
term, subject to removal as provided by law. This section shall not
in any way affect the right of any person holding any of the aforementioned
offices, either at the time of the passage of this section or at the
time it takes effect, to complete his term of office.
[1]
Editor's Note: This section was adopted by
charter ordinance.
[Amended 8-16-1991; 4-9-1992; 3-8-2005]
A.
Pursuant to §§ 66.0101 and 61.195,
Wis. Stats., all appointed officers shall be subject to confirmation
by the Village Board. The following shall be appointed officials:
|
Official
|
How Appointed
|
Term
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Administrator
|
2/3 of Village Board
|
Indefinite
| |
|
Clerk-Treasurer
|
2/3 of Village Board
|
Indefinite
| |
|
Assessor
|
2/3 of Village Board
|
1 year
| |
|
Attorney
|
2/3 of Village Board
|
1 year
| |
|
Engineer
|
2/3 of Village Board
|
1 year
| |
|
Health Officer
|
Village President, subject to confirmation by
the Village Board
|
1 year
| |
|
Police Commissioner
|
Village President, subject to confirmation by
the Village Board
|
1 year
| |
|
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
|
Administrator, subject to approval by a majority
of Village Board
|
Indefinite
| |
|
Chief of Police
|
Administrator, subject to approval by a majority
of Village Board
|
Indefinite
| |
|
Fire Chief
|
Administrator, subject to approval by a majority
of Village Board
|
Indefinite
| |
|
Director of Public Works
|
Administrator, subject to approval by a majority
of Village Board
|
Indefinite
|
B.
Pursuant to § 61.195, Wis. Stats., the Village
may proceed pursuant to § 66.0101, Wis. Stats., to consolidate
offices provided in this chapter and combine the duties thereof in
one position. Any combined appointment shall be made by the Village
President subject to approval of 2/3 of the Village Board of Trustees.
Elected and appointed officials shall take and
file the official oath within five days after notice of their election
or appointment as provided in § 61.21, Wis. Stats., and
shall execute and file the official bond as required by state statutes
and this Municipal Code.
A.
Elected officials. Elected officials may be removed
by the Village Board as provided in § 17.13(2), Wis. Stats.,
or by the Judge of the Circuit Court for cause pursuant to § 17.13(3),
Wis. Stats., or as provided by § 17.16, Wis. Stats.
B.
Appointed officials. Appointed officials may be removed
as provided in §§ 17.13(1) and (3) and 17.16, Wis.
Stats.
The salaries of all elected and appointed officials,
including members of boards and commissions, shall be as determined
by the Village Board from time to time, provided that the salary of
the President and members of the Board shall not be increased during
their terms of office. (See § 66.0505, Wis. Stats.)[1]
[Amended 7-12-2021]
A.
Pursuant to § 40.01, Wis. Stats., the Village
of Maple Bluff hereby elects to include eligible Village personnel
under the provisions of the Wisconsin Municipal Retirement Fund in
accordance with the terms thereof.
B.
Election is hereby made to provide prior service credits
at rates equal to two times the rates of municipality credits for
current service, to be applicable to employees as defined by § 40.01,
Wis. Stats., who are employed by the Village of Maple Bluff on the
effective date of this section.
C.
Upon the final enactment of this section, the Village
Clerk-Treasurer shall submit a certified notice of the election made
hereunder to the Board of Trustees of the Wisconsin Municipal Retirement
Fund. Such notice of election shall be in writing, indicate the date
and results of such election, include a certification of the prior
service contribution rate selected as being applicable to the employees
of the municipality, and be officially certified by the Clerk-Treasurer.
D.
The effective date of participation shall be January
1, 1945.
E.
This is a charter ordinance and shall take effect
60 days after its passage and publication unless within such 60 days
a referendum petition shall be filed as provided by § 66.0101,
Wis. Stats., in which event this ordinance shall not take effect until
submitted to a referendum and approved by a majority of the electors
voting thereon.
F.
Pursuant to § 62.63(3), Wis. Stats., the
Village shall include eligible Village personnel under the provisions
of the Wisconsin Municipal Retirement Fund in accordance with the
terms thereof. The Clerk-Treasurer shall submit such information as
may be required relative to the Wisconsin Municipal Retirement Fund.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: This section was adopted by
charter ordinance 10-25-1944.
B.
Powers and duties.
(1)
Village President. The President shall be by virtue
of his office a Trustee and preside at all meetings of the Board.
He shall have a vote as Trustee and sign all ordinances, rules, bylaws,
regulations, commissions, licenses and permits adopted or authorized
by the Board and all orders drawn on the treasury except as otherwise
provided by statute. He shall maintain peace and good order, see that
Village ordinances are faithfully obeyed and, in case of disturbance,
riot or other apparent necessity, appoint as many special marshals
as he shall deem necessary who for the time being shall possess all
the powers and rights of constables.
(2)
As Village Board. The Village President and Trustees
shall constitute the Village Board and shall have such duties and
powers as are enumerated in Ch. 61, Wis. Stats., and elsewhere in
the statutes.
C.
Authority. The Village Board shall have all powers
of the Village not specifically given to some other body or officer.
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Village Board shall have
the management and control of the Village property, finances, highways,
streets, utilities and the public service and may act for the government
and good order of the Village, for its commercial benefit and for
the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the public and may
carry its powers into effect by license, regulation, suppression,
borrowing, taxation, special assessment, appropriation, imposition
of forfeitures and other necessary or convenient means. The Village
Board may appoint such officials from time to time as may be deemed
necessary for the benefit of the community. In addition, the Village
Board shall have the powers enumerated in § 61.34, Wis.
Stats. The powers hereby conferred shall be in addition to all other
grants and shall be limited only by express language.
A.
Position of the Village Administrator. In order to
provide the Village of Maple Bluff with a more efficient, effective
and responsible government under a system of part-time Trustees operating
as a Village Board (hereinafter referred to as "Board") at a time
when Village government is becoming increasingly complex, there is
hereby created the position of Village Administrator for the Village
of Maple Bluff (hereinafter referred to as "Administrator").
B.
Appointment, term of office and removal. The Administrator shall be appointed as provided by § 47-3 of this chapter on the basis of merit, with due regard to training, experience, administrative ability and general fitness for the office. The Administrator shall hold office for an indefinite term, subject to removal at any time by a majority vote of the Board. This section, however, shall not preclude the Board from establishing other employment terms and conditions not inconsistent with the provisions of this section or the Code of the Village of Maple Bluff.
C.
Functions and duties of the Administrator. The Administrator,
subject to the limitations defined in resolutions and ordinances of
the Village of Maple Bluff and Wisconsin State Statutes, shall be
the chief administrative officer of the Village, responsible only
to the Village President and the Board for the proper administration
of the business affairs of the Village, pursuant to the Statutes of
the State of Wisconsin, the ordinances of the Village of Maple Bluff,
and the resolutions and directives of the Board, with powers and duties
as follows. The Administrator shall:
(1)
Carry out directives of the Board which require administrative
implementation, reporting promptly to the Board any difficulties encountered
herein.
(2)
Be responsible for the administration of all day-to-day
operations of the Village government, including the monitoring of
all Village ordinances, resolutions, Board meeting minutes and state
statutes.
(3)
Establish when necessary administrative procedures
to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Village government
according to current practices in local government, not inconsistent
with directives of the Board.
(4)
Serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of all boards,
commissions and committees of the Village, except as specified by
the Board or Wisconsin State Statutes.
(5)
Represent the Village in matters involving legislative
and intergovernmental affairs, including the coordination of services
with surrounding municipalities, as authorized and directed.
(6)
Act as public information officer for the Village
with the responsibility of assuring that all open meeting rules and
regulations are followed.
(7)
Serve as Personnel Officer with responsibility for
the administrative oversight, direction, supervision and coordination
of all employment-related issues of the Village according to the established
organization procedures.
(8)
Recommend to the Board the appointment, promotion
and, when necessary for the good of the Village, the suspension or
termination of department heads.
(9)
Be responsible for the preparation of the annual Village
budget, in accordance with guidelines as may be provided by the Village
Board and in coordination with department heads and pursuant to state
statutes, for the review and approval by the Village President and
the Village Board.
(10)
Administer the budget as adopted by the Village Board.
D.
Cooperation. All officials and employees of the Village
shall cooperate with and assist the Administrator so that the Village
government shall function effectively and efficiently.
A.
Pursuant to §§ 61.25, 61.197 and 66.0101,
Wis. Stats., the Village of Maple Bluff elects not to be governed
by those portions of §§ 61.19, 61.23 and 61.25(2),
Wis. Stats., which relate to the selection and tenure of the Village
Clerk and Village Treasurer to the extent that the same is in conflict
with this section.
B.
The offices of Clerk and Treasurer are hereby combined
and hereafter the office of Village Clerk-Treasurer shall be filled
by appointment by vote of 2/3 of the members of the Village Board.
C.
The Village Clerk-Treasurer shall hold office for
an indefinite term subject to removal as provided by law for officers
appointed by the Village Board.
D.
The compensation of the office of Village Clerk-Treasurer
shall be fixed by the Village Board.
E.
This is a charter ordinance and shall take effect
60 days after its passage and publication unless within 60 days after
passage and publication a petition shall be filed as provided by § 66.0101,
Wis. Stats., demanding that such ordinance be submitted to the vote
of the electors, in which event this ordinance shall not take effect
until submitted to a referendum and approved by a majority of the
electors voting thereon.
[1]
Editor's Note: This section was adopted by
charter ordinance 4-13-1971.
[Added 3-8-2005]
B.
Powers and duties. The Deputy Village Clerk-Treasurer
shall perform the functions of the Clerk-Treasurer under the direction
of the Village Clerk-Treasurer. During the temporary absence or disability
of the Clerk-Treasurer, the Deputy shall serve as the Acting Clerk-Treasurer.
The acts of such Deputy shall be covered by official bond.
[Amended 4-9-1992; 3-8-2005]
B.
Applicable statute. See § 61.27, Wis. Stats.
C.
Powers and duties.
(1)
Wisconsin Statutes. See §§ 70.12, 70.13,
70.17, 70.18, 70.23, 70.29, 70.30, 70.32, 70.34, 70.345, 70.35, 70.365,
70.43, 70.44, 70.45, 70.48, 70.49, 70.50, 70.501 and 70.503, Wis.
Stats., in particular.
(2)
Other duties prescribed by law. The Assessor shall
perform such other duties as shall be prescribed by state law, supervisory
personnel of the State Department of Revenue and the Village Board,
including attendance at all meetings of the Board of Review.
D.
Confidentiality of income and expense information
provided to Assessor. 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), unless a
court determines that it is inaccurate, is, per § 70.47(7)(af),
not subject to the right of inspection and copying under § 19.35(1),
Wis. Stats.
[Amended 3-8-2005]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former § 47-17, Police Commissioner,
was repealed 7-9-2019.
A.
General duties. The Health Officer, under the supervision
of the District State Health Officer, shall perform the duties required
under this Code and shall have such power as shall be required in
connection therewith. The Health Officer shall keep and deliver to
his successor a record of all his official acts. The Health Officer
shall make reports to the State Department of Health and Family Services
and to the Village Board as required or as requested.
B.
Materials and supplies. The Health Officer may procure,
at the expense of the Village, all record books, quarantine cards
and other materials needed by the Board of Health, except those furnished
by the State Department of Health and Family Services.
[Added 12-13-1991]
The Village Board does approve the selection
of alternate and/or two sets of election officials to staff the polls
on election day.
