[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Princeton
as Title 2, Ch. 3, of the City Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
General powers. Officers of the City of Princeton 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 him/her by the Council. Officers
whose powers and duties are not enumerated in Ch. 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/her official
capacity proceeded against or obliged to proceed before any civil
court, board, committee or commission, to defend or maintain his/her
official position, or because of some act arising out of the performance
of his/her official duties, and he/she 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/her for the expenses reasonably incurred for costs
and attorney's fees.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2004-15]
A.
Elected officials. The elected officials of the City of Princeton
shall be as follows:
|
Official
|
When Elected
|
Term
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mayor
|
Even-numbered years
|
2 years
| |
|
6 Alderpersons
|
1 from each district each year
|
2 years
|
B.
Appointed officials. The appointed officials of the City shall be
as follows:
[Amended 3-14-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-03[1]]
|
Official
|
How Appointed
|
Term
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer
|
Common Council
|
Indefinite
| |
|
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
|
Administrator, subject to confirmation of the Council
|
Indefinite
| |
|
City Assessor
|
Common Council
|
By contract
| |
|
City Attorney
|
Administrator, subject to confirmation of the Council
|
Pleasure of the Council
| |
|
Police Chief
|
Common Council
|
Indefinite
| |
|
Fire Inspector
|
Fire Chief
|
1 year
| |
|
Building Inspector
|
Common Council
|
By contract
| |
|
Health Officer
|
Mayor, subject to confirmation of the Council
|
1 year
| |
|
Director of Public Works
|
Common Council
|
Indefinite
| |
|
Plumbing Inspector
|
Common Council
|
By contract
| |
|
Electrical Inspector
|
Common Council
|
By contract
| |
|
Emergency Management Director
|
Mayor, subject to confirmation of the Council
|
1 year
| |
|
Zoning Administrator
|
Common Council
|
1 year
|
C.
Salaries and compensation. Officers and employees shall be paid such
salaries and compensation as shall be determined by the Council from
time to time, except that the salary of the Council members shall
not be increased during their term of office.
D.
Time for taking office. The regular term of all appointed officials
shall commence with their appointment at the first regular meeting
of the Common Council in May of each year; except officials appointed
for the indefinite terms, who shall take office upon appointment and
qualification.
A.
Duties as Clerk. The City Clerk shall be responsible for performing
those duties required by § 62.09(11) of the Wisconsin Statutes
and for the following additional duties:
(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)
Attend meetings, take minutes and maintain files for the Common Council,
and such other official boards and commissions as may be directed;
(5)
Maintain a file on all City records, ordinances, resolutions and
vouchers;
(6)
Type and distribute reports for the Council and for federal and state
agencies;
(7)
Audit and obtain approval on claims charged against City;
(8)
Assist the City Assessor in maintaining property assessment records;
(9)
Administer oaths and affirmations;
(10)
Issue licenses to various vendors in City;
(11)
Develop and implement improved internal control and financial reporting
procedures as necessary or as requested;
(12)
Develop and implement improved internal control and financial reporting
procedures as necessary or as directed;
(13)
File financial and other reports with various state agencies;
(14)
File insurance claims on behalf of the City;
(15)
Locate suppliers of goods or services and obtain quotes;
(16)
Advertise for bids, receive them and summarize the results;
(17)
Identify and evaluate ideas to achieve more efficient and effective
operation;
(18)
Coordinate, supervise and conduct elections;
(19)
Confer with Mayor, department heads and Common Council committees
about projects and problems;
(20)
Maintain personnel files;
(21)
Perform such other duties as may be directed by Common Council.
B.
Duties prescribed by law or Council. The Clerk shall perform such
other duties as are prescribed by state statutes and by order of the
Council. The Clerk generally shall perform, under direction of the
Mayor or other presiding officer of the Council, all duties pertaining
to his/her office as Clerk, and shall be responsible for all the official
acts of assistants.
C.
Bond. The City Clerk shall execute to the City a surety company fidelity
bond in an amount determined by the Common Council.
A.
Duties as Treasurer. In his/her capacity as City Treasurer, the City
Treasurer shall be responsible for performing those duties required
by § 62.09(9) of the Wisconsin Statutes and for the following
additional duties:
(1)
Prepare the tax roll and tax notices required by the State of Wisconsin;
(2)
Prepare financial and bank statements;
(3)
Maintain fiscal records for the City and serve as City Comptroller;
(4)
Make reports to the state on assessments;
(5)
Prepare and send invoices for services provided by municipal utilities;
(6)
Perform recordkeeping, billing, collections, banking, investments,
accounting and financial reporting of all City operations, including
utilities;
(7)
Collect all taxes for the City and other taxing bodies;
(8)
Invest idle funds for maximum interest earnings pursuant to general
Council direction;
(9)
Prepare monthly financial report;
(10)
Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll checks from approved
employee time sheets;
(11)
Prepare check vouchers for payment of approved claims for signature;
(12)
Coordinate the preparation and compilation of the annual City budget;
(13)
Make property tax settlements with the County Treasurer and turn
over to school district and other taxing units their proportionate
share of property tax collections;
(14)
Issue purchase orders.
B.
Duties prescribed by law or Council. The Treasurer shall perform
such other duties as are prescribed by state statutes and by order
of the Council. The Treasurer generally shall perform, under direction
of the Mayor or other presiding officer of the Council, all duties
pertaining to his/her office as Treasurer, and shall be responsible
for all the official acts of assistants.
C.
Bond. The City Treasurer shall execute to the City a surety company
fidelity bond in an amount determined by the Common Council.
[Added by Charter Ord. No. 2004-16]
A.
Offices combined.
(1)
Offices of City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Administrator combined.
The offices of City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Administrator shall
be held by the same person. The City Administrator shall oversee all
functions of City operations as prescribed by the Common Council.
Such person selected as City Administrator to perform the duties of
the combined offices shall perform all duties required of both Clerk
and Treasurer offices 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.
(2)
Title. For the purposes of this Code of Ordinances, the official
holding the office of City Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer shall be
referred to as the "City Administrator."
(3)
Office of City Administrator. In order that the various officers,
officials and employees and departments executing policy and administering
the affairs of the City of Princeton may operate as efficiently as
possible under a system of part-time Mayor and part-time Alderperson,
and to better ensure competent, expeditious, efficient and harmonious
administration and action in respect to any activity common to one
or more of the City's officers, officials and departments, and
in order that there may be uniform application of policy, there is
herewith created the office of City Administrator for the City of
Princeton.
(4)
Selection not to be governed by statutes.
(a)
The City of Princeton, 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. (Charter
Ordinance.)
(b)
The City Administrator shall be appointed by a three-fourths
vote of the members of the Common Council. The Administrator shall
hold his/her office for an indefinite term, subject to removal for
cause by a three-fourths vote of the full Council, pursuant to § 17.12(1)(d),
Wis. Stats. The appointment may be terminated by the Administrator
upon 60 days' written notice.
(c)
The City Administrator shall have a four-year college degree
or two-year associate degree in public administration, finance or
other appropriate field of study, or have a minimum of three years
of pertinent experience before employment by the City.
(5)
Audits. Annual recurring audits shall be made of the records of such
official, and such audit shall be made either by a certified public
accountant or by the Municipal Accounting Division of the Wisconsin
Department of Revenue pursuant to § 73.03, Wis. Stats.,
the designation to be made by the Common Council.
B.
General duties of the City Administrator. The City Administrator
shall serve as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Princeton,
responsible to and under the general direction and policies of the
Mayor and Common Council, and shall be responsible for the proper
administration of all activities of the City. The City Administrator
shall have administrative powers and responsibilities over all City
departments, department heads and employees of the City. He/she shall
have administrative powers and responsibilities over the utilities
of the City. To this end, the City Administrator shall have the following
powers and duties:
(1)
The duties and responsibilities of the City Administrator include
directing the effective and efficient performance of all City employees
and coordinating and expediting all City services, functions, and
programs.
(2)
The City Administrator shall have the responsibility to review and
recommend all candidates for appointment to department head positions
to the Common Council and Mayor. The City Administrator has the responsibility
to recommend to the Common Council and Mayor removal of all department
head positions in a manner which is not inconsistent with state law,
City personnel policies, and this Code of Ordinances. He/she shall
act as Personnel Officer, accepting and coordinating recommendations
from department heads on wages, hours and conditions of employment.
(3)
The City Administrator shall serve as the City's Personnel Officer,
which shall include the development, implementation, interpretation
and enforcement of personnel rules and regulations as approved by
the Common Council. This includes recommending revisions to City personnel
policies when necessary, performing periodic performance evaluations
of all nonsworn City employees, and implementing disciplinary actions
when warranted. In addition, the Administrator shall recommend salary
and wage scales for all City employees not covered by collective bargaining
agreements and direct and oversee the process where personnel problems
and/or grievances are promptly resolved.
(4)
The City Administrator will receive policy guidance and direction
from the Mayor and Common Council and shall be accountable to the
Mayor in performance of the duties of this office.
(5)
The City Administrator shall be at all times responsible to the Mayor
and Common Council and shall be responsible for effectuating all actions
of the same which require administrative implementation or where the
Mayor and Common Council has directed him/her to act.
(6)
The City Administrator shall be responsible for directing, coordinating
and expediting the activities of all City departments, except where
such authority is vested by Wisconsin Statutes in certain boards and
commissions. He/she shall include making or directing such studies
as are necessary to answer the most economical efficient operation
of such departments, sources, and programs from the various departments
when deemed necessary.
(7)
The City Administrator shall be the Chief Financial Officer and purchasing
agent of the City.
(8)
The City Administrator shall direct and oversee the City's purchasing
policy as approved by the Common Council.
(9)
The City Administrator shall direct and coordinate with the cooperation
of department heads the preparation of the annual City budget for
submission to the Common Council. In the event that the City Administrator
does not agree with the budget as submitted by a department head,
he/she shall notify the department head accordingly, and the matter
shall be placed on the Common Council agenda so that both the City
Administrator and the department head can be given an opportunity
to state their positions, and the Common Council shall resolve such
disputes.
(10)
The City Administrator shall make such reports as the Mayor and Common
Council may require as to the current fiscal status of budget items
and to review and report to the Mayor and Common Council any variations
in the operation of the City budget. He/she shall attend all Council
meetings and take official minutes.
(11)
The City Administrator shall administer the payroll and maintain
accurate and complete official employment records for all City employees.
(12)
The City Administrator shall submit as deemed necessary recommendations
or suggestions for improving the health, safety or welfare of the
City and shall institute and operate a system whereby City departments
as well as persons having business with the Mayor and/or Common Council
or any City department may properly and efficiently conduct such business.
(13)
The City Administrator shall promote the economic well-being and
growth of the City through public and private sector cooperation,
and shall coordinate economic development efforts of the City.
(14)
The City Administrator shall perform such other duties as directed
by the Mayor and Common Council.
C.
Duties as Clerk. In his/her capacity as City Clerk, the City Administrator
shall be responsible for performing those duties required by § 62.09(11)
of the Wisconsin Statutes and for the following additional duties:
(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)
Attend meetings, take minutes and maintain files for the Common Council,
and such other official boards and commissions as may be directed;
(5)
Maintain a file on all City records, ordinances, resolutions and
vouchers;
(6)
Type and distribute reports for the Council and for federal and state
agencies;
(7)
Audit and obtain approval on claims charged against City;
(8)
Assist the City Assessor in maintaining property assessment records;
(9)
Administer oaths and affirmations;
(10)
Issue licenses to various vendors in the City;
(11)
Develop and implement improved internal control and financial reporting
procedures as necessary or as requested;
(12)
Develop and implement improved internal control and financial reporting
procedures as necessary or as directed;
(13)
File financial and other reports with various state agencies;
(14)
File insurance claims on behalf of the City;
(15)
Locate suppliers of goods or services and obtain quotes;
(16)
Advertise for bids, receive them and summarize the results;
(17)
Identify and evaluate ideas to achieve more efficient and effective
operation;
(18)
Coordinate, supervise and conduct elections;
(19)
Confer with the Mayor, department heads and Common Council committees
about projects and problems;
(20)
Maintain personnel files;
(21)
Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Common Council.
D.
Duties as Treasurer. In his/her capacity as City Treasurer, the City
Administrator shall be responsible for performing those duties required
by § 62.09(9) of the Wisconsin Statutes and for the following
additional duties:
(1)
Prepare the tax roll and tax notices required by the State of Wisconsin;
(2)
Prepare financial and bank statements;
(3)
Maintain fiscal records for the City and serve as City Comptroller;
(4)
Make reports to the state on assessments;
(5)
Prepare and send invoices for services provided by municipal utilities;
(6)
Perform recordkeeping, billing, collections, banking, investments,
accounting and financial reporting of all City operations, including
utilities;
(7)
Collect all taxes for the City and other taxing bodies;
(8)
Invest idle funds for maximum interest earnings;
(9)
Prepare monthly financial report;
(10)
Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll checks from approved
employee time sheets;
(11)
Prepare check vouchers for payment of approved claims for signature;
(12)
Coordinate the preparation and compilation of the annual City budget;
(13)
Make property tax settlements with the County Treasurer and turn
over to school district and other taxing units their proportionate
share of property tax collections;
(14)
Issue purchase orders.
E.
Duties prescribed by law or Council. The Administrator shall perform
such other duties as are prescribed by state statutes and by order
of the Council. The Administrator generally shall perform, under direction
of the Mayor or other presiding officer of the Council, all duties
pertaining to his/her office as Administrator, and shall be responsible
for all the official acts of assistants.
F.
Bond. The City Administrator shall execute to the City a surety company
fidelity bond in an amount determined by the Common Council.
The Clerk may appoint a Deputy Clerk subject to confirmation
by a majority of the members of the Common Council. The Deputy Clerk
shall act under the Clerk's direction and who, during the temporary
absence or disability of the Clerk or during a vacancy in such office,
shall perform the duties of Clerk. The acts of the Deputy shall be
covered by official bond as the Common Council shall direct. The Common
Council shall set the salary of the Deputy Clerk.
A.
Selection. The Director of Public Works shall be hired pursuant to § 82-2. Selection shall be made solely on merit upon the basis of general qualifications and fitness for performing the duties of the position.
B.
Powers and duties. Subject to the direction of the Mayor and Common
Council, the Director of Public Works shall have the following duties:
(1)
General.
(a)
Plans, directs and manages all public works (streets, storm
sewers, sidewalks, curb and gutter).
(b)
Supervises and coordinates all maintenance work and construction
or reconstruction projects involving public works.
(c)
Prepares specifications and bid documents for truck and equipment
purchases, reroofing, insulation and similar types of projects.
(d)
Prepares recommendations for annual and long-range projects.
(e)
Visits the various operations on an as-needed basis.
(2)
Public Works Director.
(a)
Has responsibility for overall management and control of the
Public Works Department.
(b)
Advises the Mayor and Common Council on various public works
projects or problems and makes recommendations.
(c)
Makes recommendations relating to all street, storm sewer and
sidewalk projects.
(d)
Plan, direct and inspect the repair and maintenance of streets,
curbs and gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, street trees.
(e)
Supervise plowing of snow and all phases of snow and ice control
on City streets, alleys, sidewalks and public parking lots.
(f)
Supervise the operation of the municipal garage and the repair
and maintenance of City-owned vehicles and equipment.
(g)
Schedule the daily and weekly jobs of the Public Works Department
employees and make necessary modifications due to emergencies.
(h)
Plan for the maintenance and repair of all City vehicles, machinery
and equipment and is responsible for related records.
(i)
Repair and maintain all official City sign use and traffic control
marking, to be done in compliance with the State Traffic Code and
local ordinances.
(j)
Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Common Council.
C.
Key responsibilities
and accountabilities.[1]
(1)
This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating
duties, responsibility, and skills of the position. It is not intended
as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties; nor is
it intended to limit duties to those listed. It is understood that
the supervisor has the right to assign, direct, and modify duties
and responsibilities listed and that duties not mentioned that are
of similar kind or level of difficulty shall not be excluded.
(a)
Assist with the design and review of plans and specifications,
survey and inspect Public Works projects and improvements.
(b)
Oversee land use and development projects and land acquisitions.
(c)
Review project development plans for compliance with codes,
regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and
compliance with approved plans.
(d)
Initiate contracts, architect and contractor selection, system
selection and vendor selection.
(e)
Evaluate road and traffic impacts for permits, rezones, plats,
etc.
(f)
Prepare road, traffic, utility, and other studies and reports.
(g)
Assist in the preparation of sanitary sewer, waste treatment,
water, drainage, road and traffic plans, databases, and Comprehensive
Plans.
(h)
Review major land use permits.
(i)
Provide technical assistance to other project management and
operating entities.
(j)
Assist in the development of long-range plans for major construction
projects, establish cost estimates, and seek funding sources.
(k)
Review soil reports, provide construction management, and review
state highway, county road, and driveway access permits.
(l)
Review and develop needs and costs for road infrastructure and
right-of-way.
(m)
Coordinate construction bids, review vendors and consultants,
and select products and services.
(n)
Oversee and perform review and approval of parcel maps, final
maps, lot line adjustments, site plans, use permits, and zoning applications.
(o)
Review and comment on environmental impact reports, prepare
ordinances and resolutions, and oversee lot, road, water well and
easement abandonment.
(p)
Train and evaluate assigned personnel.
(q)
Function as Chief Operations Officer for City Public Works Enterprises
to include Enterprise planning and budgeting, hiring and firing, commitment
of funds and obligations related to Enterprises, signature and spending
authority to accomplish smooth and seamless operation of Enterprises,
other duties related to Enterprises as necessary.
(r)
Function as Chief Operations Officer for City Public Works functions
to include planning and budgeting, hiring and firing, commitment of
funds and obligations related to public works functions, signature
and spending authority to accomplish smooth and seamless operation
of all Public Works functions, other duties related to Public Works
operations as necessary.
(s)
Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of a Community
Water, Wastewater, Sewer, Stormwater, and Electrical Facilities, billings,
permitting, and all necessary operations and maintenance functions
and testing procedures.
(t)
Supervise operators and staff for all Public Works functions.
(u)
Design and manage budgets.
(v)
Review work methods and results.
(w)
Manage routine maintenance and repairs, observe malfunctions
and operations, and correct any problems.
(x)
Attend seminars and training sessions on Public Works systems,
methods, regulations, laws, and administration.
(y)
Meet and greet general public, officials, and facilitate positive
public relations.
(2)
Related job functions.
(a)
Responsible for working safely and following safety practices
and standards; responsible for reporting and/or correcting any existing
or potential safety/accident hazard.
(b)
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers
and others.
(c)
Attends required training sessions.
(d)
Maintains various machines and equipment as required.
(e)
Files correspondence as directed.
(f)
Support of and assistance to Administrator as needed.
(g)
Performs related work as required.
(h)
May travel to other offices or sites for meetings, seminars,
etc.
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/she shall, when requested by City officers, give written legal
opinions, which shall be filed with the City.
(3)
He/she shall draft ordinances, bonds and other instruments as may
be required by City officials.
(4)
He/she may appoint an assistant, who shall have power to perform
his duties and for whose acts he/she shall be responsible to the City.
Such assistant shall receive no compensation from the City, unless
previously provided by ordinance.
(5)
The Common Council may employ and compensate special counsel to assist
in or take charge of any matter in which the City is interested.
(6)
The City Attorney shall perform such other duties as provided by
state law and as designated by the Common Council.
A.
Appointment.
(1)
The Chief of Police shall be appointed pursuant to § 82-2 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/her services,
the hour 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;
(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/her 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 nonsworn 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)
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
A.
Appointment. The Fire Chief shall be appointed pursuant to the bylaws
of the Princeton Fire Department.
B.
Duties and powers.
(1)
The Chief shall have general supervision of the Fire Department personnel, apparatus and equipment. The Fire Chief, or his/her designee, shall be present at fires and command all firefighting operations. The Fire Chief may make such further rules, regulations and policies for the government of the Fire Department as he/she may deem necessary, provided such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the laws of the State of Wisconsin or Department bylaws. The Fire Chief shall, by virtue of his/her office, hold the office of Fire Inspector or he/she may delegate a member of the Department to serve as the Fire Inspector, who shall be appointed pursuant to § 82-2.
(2)
He/she 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 Department.
C.
Reports of Chief. The Fire Chief shall report to the Common Council
from time to time at his/her discretion or upon the request of said
Common Council on matters concerning departmental matters and shall
perform such other duties in conformance with his/her office as may
from time to time be required of him/her by the Common Council.
A.
Appointment.
(1)
The City of Princeton hereby elects not to be governed by those portions
of § 62.09(3)(b), Wis. Stats., relating to the method of
selection of the City Assessor which are in conflict with this section.
(Charter Ordinance.)
(2)
The City Assessor, or assessing firm, shall be appointed by the Common
Council for a term of office as determined by 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.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Definition. For purposes of this section:
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.
A.
Qualifications.
(1)
The Common Council may create and fill the position of Building Inspector.
(2)
The Building Inspector shall:
(a)
Possess such executive ability as is requisite for the performance
of his/her duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard
materials and methods used in the installation of equipment in his/her
area of responsibility.
(b)
Be well versed in approved methods of construction for safety
to persons and property, the Statutes of the State of Wisconsin relating
to work in his/her area of responsibility, and any orders, rules and
regulations issued by authority thereof.
(c)
Have sufficient experience in the installation of equipment
to enable him/her to understand and apply the appropriate codes adopted
by the City of Princeton. Due to the population of the City, the Building
Inspector is not required to be state-certified.
(d)
Serve as Zoning Administrator, if assigned such duties by the
Common Council.
B.
C.
Authority to enter premises.
(1)
In the discharge of his/her duties, the Building Inspector under this section or his/her authorized agent may enter any building, upon presentation of the proper credentials, during reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection and may require the production of any permit or license required hereunder. No person shall interfere with the Inspector or his/her authorized agent while in the performance of his/her duties; and any person so interfering shall be in violation of this section and subject to a penalty as provided by § 1-3 of Chapter 1, Article I, Construction and Penalties.
(2)
If consent to entry to personal or real properties which are not
public buildings or to portions of public buildings which are not
open to the public for inspection purposes has been denied, the Inspector
shall obtain a special inspection warrant under § 66.0119,
Wis. Stats.
D.
Duties and authority. The Building Inspector shall have such duties as are prescribed in this section and Chapter 135, Building Construction, of the Code of the City of Princeton.
E.
Records. The Building Inspector shall keep a record of all applications
for permits and regularly number each permit in the order of issuance.
The Building Inspector shall keep a record of all inspections made
and a record of all fees collected by them showing the date of his/her
receipt and transfer to the City Treasurer.
F.
Stop-work orders and revocations. The Building Inspector may order
construction, installation, alteration or repair work stopped when
such work is being done in violation of this Code of Ordinances. Work
so stopped shall not be resumed, except with written permission of
the Inspector, provided if the stop-work order is an oral one it shall
be followed by a written order within a reasonable period of time.
A.
Selection. A Health Officer may be appointed pursuant to § 82-2 if the Council decides not to have such services provided by Green Lake County. Such Health Officer shall be a physician, or in lieu thereof, a person with training and experience in public health administration which shall meet training and experience requirements established by the State Department of Health Services. If the Health Officer is not a physician, the Common Council shall arrange for and provide in addition such services of a physician as may be necessary on either a part-time or full-time basis and provide reasonable compensation therefor.
B.
Vacancy. If a vacancy in the position of Health Officer occurs, the
Mayor shall immediately fill the position.
C.
Responsibilities.
(1)
The Health Officer shall provide such additional rules and regulations
as are necessary for the preservation of health, to prevent the spread
of communicable diseases, and to cause the removal of all objects
detrimental to health and to enforce the health laws. All proposed
rules and regulations shall be reported to the Common Council by the
Health Officer, and, if the Council approves the same by a vote of
a majority of its members, they shall have the force and effect of
ordinances, including penalty for violation.
(2)
The Health Officer shall from time to time recommend to the Common
Council such sanitary measures, to be executed by the City as seem
necessary, and shall discharge such other duties as may be imposed
upon the Council by ordinance or resolution.
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/her appointment.
The Weed Commissioner shall take the official oath, which oath shall
be filed in the office of the City Clerk, and shall hold office for
one year. The Weed Commissioner shall hold office pursuant to and
fulfill the duties set out in state law.
A.
Term. At the first Council meeting in April, the Mayor shall appoint
a person to act as Sexton for a term of one year, beginning on the
first day of May following his/her appointment.
B.
Duties. The Sexton shall have the direct supervision and management
of the Princeton City Cemetery, and he/she shall collect the assessments
on lots and obey all written orders, rules and regulations of the
Common Council.
A.
No person shall be elected by the people to a City office who is
not, at the time of his/her 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, requiring 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/she 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 standards 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/her official oath within 10 days after the notice
of his/her election or appointment.
B.
Bonds. The City Clerk, 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 be filed within 10 days after the officer executing the same
shall have been notified of this election or appointment. Official
bonds shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be recorded by
him/her in a book kept by him/her for that purpose.
[Amended 12-16-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-02[1]]
A.
Wage schedule. The salaries of all elected and appointed officials,
including members of boards and commissions, shall be as determined
by the Common Council from time to time, provided the salary of the
Mayor and Alderpersons shall not be increased or decreased during
their terms of offices.
B.
Meeting attendance. The Mayor, Alderperson, Administrator and Executive
Assistant shall receive a reimbursement fee for each meeting attended,
and ambulance meetings will be reimbursed per meeting. The reimbursement
fees for these meetings shall be as determined by the Common Council
from time to time.
