[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Fox
Lake as §§ 2-3-1 to 2-3-13 and 2-3-16 to 2-3-20 of
the 1997 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
General powers. Officers of the City of Fox Lake 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 Ch. 62, Wis. Stats.,
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 fees.
A.
Appointed officials. The following shall be appointed officials:
[Amended 9-3-2002[1]]
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Official
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How Appointed
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Term
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Administrator
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Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council
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Indefinite
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Attorney
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Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council
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2 years
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Clerk
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Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council
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Indefinite
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Treasurer
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Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council
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Indefinite
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Chief of Police (Weed Commissioner)
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Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council
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Indefinite
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Health Officer
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Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council
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Indefinite
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Director of Public Works (Street Commissioner)
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Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council
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Indefinite
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Building Inspector
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Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council
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2 years
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B.
Time for taking office. The regular term of all appointed officials
shall commence with their appointment at the annual organizational
meeting of the Common Council of each year, except officials appointed
for indefinite terms, who shall take office upon appointment and qualification.
[Added 6-1-1999]
A.
Appointment. The City Administrator shall be appointed on the basis
of merit, with due regard to training, experience, administrative
ability and general fitness for the office, by the Mayor subject to
confirmation by the Council. The City Administrator shall serve at
the pleasure of the Council and shall hold office for an indefinite
term subject to removal at any time by a majority vote of the Council.
This section, however, shall not preclude the Council from establishing
other employment terms and conditions not inconsistent with the provisions
of this section. The office of City Administrator may be eliminated
at any time by majority vote of the Council.[1]
B.
Functions and duties of the City Administrator. The City Administrator,
subject to the limitations defined in resolutions and ordinances of
the City of Fox Lake and Wisconsin Statutes, shall be the chief administrative
officer of the City, responsible only to the Mayor and the Council
for the proper administration of business affairs of the City, pursuant
to the statutes of the State of Wisconsin, the ordinances of the City
of Fox Lake, and the resolutions and directives of the Council, with
power and duties as follows:
(1)
General duties. The City Administrator shall:
(a)
Carry out directives of the Mayor and Council which require
administrative implementation, reporting promptly to the Mayor and
Council any difficulties encountered in carrying out the prescribed
directives.[2]
(b)
Be responsible for the administration of all day-to-day operations
of the City government, including the monitoring of all City ordinances
and resolutions, Council meeting minutes and state statutes.
(c)
Prepare a plan of administration, including an organization
chart, which defines authority and responsibility for all nonstatutory
positions of the City and submit it to the Common Council for adoption
as the official organization and administrative procedural plan for
the City.
(d)
Establish when necessary administrative procedures to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City government according to current practices in local government, not inconsistent with Subsection B(1)(c) above or directives of the Mayor and Council.
(e)
Serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of all boards, commissions
and committees of the City, except as specified by the Council or
Wisconsin Statutes.
(f)
Keep informed concerning current federal, state and county legislation
and administrative rules affecting the City and submit appropriate
reports and recommendations thereon to the Council.
(g)
Keep informed concerning the availability of federal, state
and county funds for local programs and assist department heads and
the Council in obtaining these funds under the direction of the Mayor
and Council.
(h)
Represent the City in matters involving legislative and intergovernmental
affairs as authorized and directed as to that representation by the
Mayor and Council.
(i)
Act as public information officer for the City with the responsibility
of assuring that the news media are kept informed about the operations
of the City and that all open meeting rules and regulations are followed.
(j)
Establish and maintain procedures to facilitate communications
between citizens and City government to assure that complaints, grievances,
recommendations and other matters receive prompt attention by the
responsible official and to assure that all such matters are expeditiously
resolved.
(k)
Promote the economic well-being and growth of the City through
public and private sector cooperation.
(2)
Responsibilities to the Common Council. The City Administrator shall:
(a)
Attend all meetings of the Council, assisting the Mayor and
the Council as required in the performance of their duties.
(b)
In coordination with the Mayor, the Council, and the Clerk,
ensure that appropriate agendas are prepared for all meetings of the
Council, all Council committees, and all other appropriate committees
and commissions of the City, together with such supporting material
as may be required, with nothing herein being construed as to give
the City Administrator authority to limit or in any way prevent matters
from being considered by the Council or any of its committees and
commissions.
(c)
Assist in the preparation of ordinances and resolutions as requested
by the Mayor or the Council or as needed.
(3)
In the event that action normally requiring Council approval is necessary
at a time when Council cannot meet, the City Administrator shall receive
directives from the Mayor.
(4)
Personnel. The City Administrator shall:
(a)
Be responsible for the administrative direction and coordination
of all employees of the City according to the established organization
procedures.
(b)
Recommend to the Council the appointment, promotion, and, when
necessary for the good of the City, the suspension or termination
of department heads.
(c)
In consultation with the appropriate department head, be responsible
for the appointment, promotion, and, when necessary for the good of
the City, the suspension or termination of employees below the department
head level.
(d)
Serve as personnel officer for the City with responsibilities
to see that complete and current personnel records, including specific
job descriptions, for all City employees are kept; evaluate in conjunction
with department heads the performance of all employees on a regular
basis; recommend salary and wage scales for City employees not covered
by collective bargaining agreements; develop and enforce high standards
of performance by City employees; assure that City employees have
proper working conditions; and work closely with department heads
to promptly resolve personnel problems or grievances.
(e)
Assist in labor contract negotiations and collective bargaining
issues.
(f)
Work closely with department heads to assure that employees
receive adequate opportunities for training to maintain and improve
their job-related knowledge and skills and act as the approving authority
for requests by employees to attend conferences, meetings, training
schools, etc., provided that funds have been budgeted for these activities.
(5)
Budgeting and purchasing. The City Administrator shall:
(a)
Be responsible for the preparation of the annual City budget,
in accordance with guidelines as may be provided by the Common Council
and in coordination with department heads, and pursuant to state statutes,
for review and approval by the Mayor and the Council.
(b)
Administer the budget as adopted by the Council.
(c)
Report regularly to the Council on the current fiscal position
of the City.
(d)
Supervise the accounting system of the City and ensure that
the system employs methods in accordance with current professional
accounting practices.
(e)
Serve as the purchasing agent for the City, supervising all
purchasing and contracting for supplies and services, subject to the
purchasing procedures established by the Council and any limitation
contained in the Wisconsin Statutes.
(6)
Cooperation. All officials and employees of the City shall cooperate
with and assist the City Administrator so that the City government
shall function effectively and efficiently.
[Amended 9-3-2002]
A.
Office of City Clerk. The position involves varied and highly responsible
organizational, administrative, financial and secretarial work. The
Clerk is responsible for attending all meetings of the Common Council
and keeping the official record of the proceedings. The Clerk is also
responsible for providing fiscal and other services affecting all
City agencies. The position of Clerk consists of many tasks, which
are statutorily defined. Because of the variety of work performed
in this position, the Clerk must possess considerable skill in organizing,
planning, scheduling and communicating with people at all levels.
The Clerk's office has contact with virtually every aspect of City
government. As such, the Clerk must be capable of dealing effectively
with the governing body, administrative officials and employees, members
of boards and commissions and the general public. The City Administrator
shall supervise the City Clerk.
B.
Duties as Clerk. The Clerk shall perform all duties as prescribed
by § 62.09(11), Wis. Stats. The Clerk shall:
(1)
Have the care and custody of the Corporate Seal and all papers and
records of the City.
(2)
Attend meetings of the Council and keep a full record of its proceedings.
(3)
Enter at length, immediately after it goes into effect, every ordinance
in an ordinance book with proof of publication, date of passage and
page of journal where final vote is recorded.
(4)
Keep a record of all licenses and permits granted and record all
bonds in appropriate books.
(5)
Draw and sign all orders upon the treasury in a manner provided in
§ 66.0607, Wis. Stats., and keep a full account thereof
in appropriate books. The Clerk shall carefully preserve all receipts
filed with the Clerk.
(6)
Keep an accurate account with the Treasurer and charge the Treasurer
with all tax lists presented for collection and with all money paid
into the treasury.
(7)
Keep all papers and records in the Clerk's office open to inspection
at all reasonable hours.
(8)
By March 15 of each year, publish as a Class 1 notice, under Ch.
985, Wis. Stats., a statement showing the receipts and disbursements
as to each fund during the preceding fiscal year.
(10)
Notify the Treasurer of the county in which the City is located,
by February 20 of each year, of the proportion of property tax revenue
and of the credits under § 79.10 that are to be disbursed
by the taxation district treasurer to each taxing jurisdiction located
in the City.
(11)
Endorse street trade permits at the request of an employer under
§ 103.25(3m)(b), Wis. Stats.
(12)
Perform such other duties as may be directed by Common Council.
C.
Deputy. The City Clerk may, in writing filed in the Clerk's office,
appoint a deputy, who shall act under the Clerk's direction and in
the Clerk's absence or disability or in the case of a vacancy shall
perform the Clerk's duties and shall have the power to administer
oaths and affirmations. The deputy shall receive such compensation
as the Council shall provide. The Clerk and the Clerk's sureties shall
be liable on the Clerk's official bond for acts of such deputy.
D.
Additional duties. The Clerk shall:[2]
(1)
Perform all election duties as required by Wisconsin Statutes.
(2)
Publish and post all legal notices unless otherwise provided and
file and preserve all contracts and other documents not required to
be filed elsewhere.
(3)
Attend meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and maintain files
for the Common Council and such other official boards and commissions
as may be directed.
(4)
Type and distribute reports for the Council and for federal and state
agencies.
(5)
Audit and obtain approval on claims charged against the City.
(6)
Assist the City Assessor in maintaining property assessment records.
(7)
Make reports to the state on assessments.
(8)
File financial and other reports with various state agencies.
(9)
File insurance claims on behalf of the City.
(10)
Advertise for bids, receive them and summarize the results.
(11)
Prepare the monthly water and sewer bills and assist in the
collection thereof.
(12)
Prepare and send in invoices for services provided by municipal
utilities.
(13)
Prepare payroll, including Wisconsin Retirement System, federal,
state and FICA withholding, health insurance short/long-term disability
and all other related reports from approved employee time sheets.
(14)
Maintain all records regarding the City cemetery, including
deeds, perpetual care certificates, staking out grave sites, etc.
(15)
Have care and custody of records and papers of the City.
(16)
Fill in for the Treasurer in her/his absence.
(17)
Perform all duties as assigned.
E.
Duties prescribed by law or Council. The Clerk shall perform such
other duties as prescribed by state statutes and by order of the Council.
The Clerk generally shall perform under direction of the Mayor, other
presiding officer of the Council or the City Administrator and shall
be responsible for all the official acts of assistants.
F.
Bond. The City Clerk shall execute to the City a surety company fidelity
bond in an amount determined by the Common Council.
[Amended 9-3-2002]
A.
Office of Treasurer. The position involves varied highly responsible
organizational, administrative and financial work. The Treasurer is
responsible for providing tax collection, financial reports, investment
management, accounting, etc. The position of Treasurer consists of
many tasks, which are statutorily defined. Because of the variety
of work performed in this position, the Treasurer must possess considerable
skill in organizing, planning, scheduling and communicating with people
at all levels. The Treasurer's office has contact with virtually every
aspect of City government. As such, the Treasurer must be capable
of dealing effectively with the governing body, administrative officials
and employees, members of boards and commissions, and the general
public. The City Administrator shall supervise the City Treasurer.
B.
Specific duties. The Treasurer shall perform all duties as prescribed
by § 62.09(9), Wis. Stats. The Treasurer:
(1)
Shall collect all City, school, county and state taxes, receive all
moneys belonging to the City or which by law are directed to be paid
to the Treasurer, and pay over the money in the Treasurer's hands
according to law.
(2)
Shall keep a detailed account in suitable books in such manner as
the Council shall direct and shall keep in a separate book an account
of all fees received. The Treasurer's books shall at all reasonable
times be open to inspection.
(3)
Shall each month at the first meeting of the Council and as often
as it shall require make to the Council a verified report of all moneys
received and disbursed and of the condition of the treasury. Ten days
before each regular City election the Treasurer shall file in the
Clerk's office a full and minute verified report of all moneys received
and disbursed, tax certificates, vouchers and other things of pecuniary
value in the Treasurer's custody and all transactions of the Treasurer's
office from the date of the preceding report.
(4)
May receive no compensation except the salary fixed by the Council.
If the Treasurer sells property for the payment of taxes, the Treasurer
may also receive any fee a constable would receive for this service.
The Treasurer shall deposit all other fees he/she collects into the
treasury at the end of each day.
(5)
Shall deposit immediately upon receipt thereof the funds of the City
in the name of the City in the public depository designated by the
Council. Such deposit may be either a demand deposit or in a time
deposit, maturing in not more than one year. Failure to comply with
the provisions hereof shall be prima facie grounds for removal from
office. When money is deposited, the Treasurer and the Treasurer's
bonders shall not be liable for such losses as are defined by § 34.01(2).
The interest arising therefrom shall be paid into the City treasury.
(6)
May, in writing filed in the office of the Clerk, appoint a deputy
who shall act under the Treasurer's direction and in the Treasurer's
absence or disability or in case of a vacancy shall perform the Treasurer's
duties. The deputy shall receive such compensation as the Council
shall provide. The acts of such deputy shall be covered by official
bond as the Council shall direct.
C.
Additional duties. The Treasurer shall:
(1)
Prepare the tax roll and tax notices required by the State of Wisconsin.
(2)
Prepare financial and bank statements.
(3)
Maintain the fiscal records for the City.
(4)
Perform record keeping, general billing, collections, banking, investments,
accounting and financial reporting of all City operations, including
utilities.
(5)
Collect all taxes for the City and other taxing bodies.
(6)
Invest idle funds for maximum interest earnings.
(7)
Prepare monthly financial reports.
(8)
Prepare check vouchers for payment of approved claims for signature.
(9)
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.
(10)
Maintain records for downtown business loans.
(11)
Maintain records for community development block grant (CDBG)
payments.
(12)
Book community center events.
(13)
Supervise the swimming pool.
(14)
Fill in for the Clerk in her/his absence.
(15)
Assist the City Administrator in the preparation of the budget.
(16)
Perform all other duties as assigned.
D.
Duties prescribed by law or Council. The Treasurer shall perform
such other duties as prescribed by state statutes and by order of
the Council. The Treasurer generally shall perform under direction
of the Mayor, other presiding officer of the Council or the City Administrator
and shall be responsible for all the official acts of assistants.
E.
Bond. The Treasurer shall execute to the City a surety company fidelity
bond in an amount determined by the Common Council.
[Amended 9-3-2002]
A.
Selection. The Director of Public Works shall be appointed pursuant to § 125-2. Selection shall be made solely on merit upon the basis of general qualifications and fitness for performing the duties of the position.
B.
Office of the Director of Public Works. This is an administrative,
supervisory and hands-on position responsible for directing all general
public works in the City with the exclusion of the Water and Wastewater
Utilities and the park rest rooms. The Director is responsible for
scheduling, implementing, monitoring and on-site supervision of the
City's maintenance and construction activities, including but not
limited to streets, storm sewers and parks. The Director is also responsible
for vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs, operation of the
City shop, maintenance of street signs, brush and leaf collection,
tree removal and weed cutting.
C.
Powers and duties. Subject to the direction of the Mayor and Common
Council and the City Administrator, the Director of Public Works shall
have the following duties:[1]
(1)
General. The Director of Public Works:
(a)
Plans, directs and manages all public works (streets, storm
sewers, parks, sidewalks, curb and gutter) and refuse and recycling.
(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)
Visits the various operations on an as-needed basis.
(2)
Specific duties. The Director of Public Works:
(a)
Has responsibility for the overall management and control of
the Public Works Department.
(b)
Advises the City Administrator on various public works projects
or problems and makes recommendations.
(c)
Makes recommendations relating to all street, storm sewer and
sidewalk projects.
(d)
Plans, directs and inspects the repair and maintenance of streets,
curbs and gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, street trees and parks.
(e)
Supervises plowing of snow and all phases of snow and ice control
on the City streets, alleys, sidewalks and public parking lots.
(f)
Supervises the operation of the municipal garage and the repair
and maintenance of City-owned vehicles and equipment.
(g)
Schedules the daily and weekly jobs of the Public Works Department
employees and make necessary modifications due to emergencies.
(h)
Plans for the maintenance and repair of all City vehicles, machinery
and equipment and is responsible for related records.
(i)
Repairs and maintains all official City sign use and traffic
control marking, to be done in compliance with the State Traffic Code
and local ordinances.
(j)
Performs evaluation of employees' work performance.
(k)
Assists the Utilities Department in a cooperative effort as
needed.
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)
The City Attorney shall, when requested by City officers, give written
legal opinions, which shall be filed with the City.
(3)
The City Attorney shall draft ordinances, bonds and other instruments
as may be required by City officials.
(4)
The City Attorney may appoint an assistant, who shall have power
to perform his/her 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 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 pursuant to § 125-2 and shall hold office during satisfactory performance, subject to suspension or removal pursuant to law.
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 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 weekly and annual reports to the Mayor.
(17)
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
B.
Duties and powers.
(1)
The Chief shall have general supervision of the Fire Association
personnel, apparatus and equipment. He, or his 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 Association as he/she may deem necessary, provided
that such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent with the
laws of the State of Wisconsin or Association 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 Association 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 Association.
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 the Fire Association 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 Fox Lake 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.
(2)
The City Assessor, or assessing firm, shall be appointed by the Mayor,
subject to confirmation 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 in 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.
[1]
Editor's Note: This section was originally enacted by charter
ordinance.
A.
Position created; qualifications.
(1)
There is created the position of Building Inspector.
(2)
The Building Inspector shall:
(a)
Possess such executive ability as is requisite for the performance
of his 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 Fox Lake.
(3)
The Building Inspector shall be certified for inspection purposes
by the Department of Safety and Professional Services in each of the
categories specified under § SPS 305.63, Wis. Adm. Code.
B.
Appointment and general powers.
(1)
The Building Inspector shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to
Council confirmation, for a two-year term of office.
(2)
The Building Inspector shall enforce the provisions of this Code
of Ordinances and all other ordinances and laws and orders of the
State of Wisconsin which relate to building construction, plumbing,
heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical installations,
subject to the authority as set forth in this section and other chapters
of the City Code of Ordinances.
C.
Assistants. The Building Inspector may employ, subject to approval
of the Common Council, any assistant inspectors and clerical assistants
necessary for the proper conduct of his/her office and the inspection
of installations in his/her area of responsibility.
D.
Authority to enter premises.
(1)
In the discharge of his 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 § 1-4 of this Code.
(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.
E.
Duties and authority.
(1)
Building inspections. The Building Inspector shall have such duties as are prescribed in this section and Chapter 220, Building Construction, of this Code of Ordinances.
(2)
Electrical inspections. In addition to such duties as are prescribed in Chapter 220 of this Code of Ordinances, the Building Inspector may, during reasonable hours, enter any building or premises in the discharge of his/her official duties or for the purpose of making any inspection, reinspection or test of the electrical equipment contained therein or its installation. When any electrical equipment is found by the Building Inspector to be dangerous to persons or property because it is defective or defectively installed, the person responsible for the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and shall make any changes to place such equipment in a safe condition, and if such work is not started as soon as possible and not completed within 15 days or any longer period that may be specified by the Building Inspector in such notice, the Building Inspector may disconnect or order the discontinuance of electrical service to such electrical equipment. In cases of emergency where necessary for safety to persons or property or where electrical equipment may interfere with the work of the Fire Association, the Building Inspector may disconnect or cause the disconnection immediately of any electrical equipment.
(3)
HVAC inspections. In addition to such duties as are prescribed in Chapter 220 of this Code of Ordinances, the Building Inspector shall enforce all state and City provisions relating to the construction, installation, alteration and repair of all HVAC equipment and facilities within the City and shall make such inspections, perform such tests and issue such orders as may be necessary for such enforcement.
(4)
Plumbing inspections. In addition to such duties as are prescribed in Chapter 220 of this Code of Ordinances, the Building Inspector shall enforce all state and City provisions relating to the construction, installation, alteration and repair of all plumbing within the City and shall make such inspections, perform such tests and issue such orders as may be necessary for such enforcement.
F.
Records.
(1)
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 showing the number, description
and size of all buildings erected during his/her term of office, indicating
the kind of materials used, the cost of each project and the aggregate
cost of all buildings and the various classes. The Building Inspector
shall keep a record of all inspections made and a record of all fees
collected showing the date of their receipt and transfer to the City
Clerk.
(2)
The Building Inspector shall make such reports to the Dodge County
Human Services and Health Department, Public Health Unit, as are required
under § 145.04(3), Wis. Stats.
(3)
The Building Inspector shall keep a record of all sewer and water
connections and shall make maps showing the locations of the same
and the positions of all house drains, connections, junctions and
other data necessary for the efficient operation of his office.
G.
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 Building Inspector, provided that 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. The Health Officer shall be appointed by the Mayor. Such
Health Officer shall be the Public Health Officer, Dodge County Human
Services and Health Department, Public Health Unit.
B.
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 Health Officer by 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 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.
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, 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/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 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 in a book kept by him for that purpose.[1]
