[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Monona as Title 2, Ch. 3, of the 1994 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Boards, commissions and committees — See Ch. 18.
Finance and taxation — See Ch. 63.
Mayor and Common Council — See Ch. 94.
Police and Fire Commission — See Ch. 112.
A. 
Appointment. In order to coordinate and improve the various municipal services rendered to the citizens of Monona, there is created the position of City Administrator. The City Administrator shall be employed by the Common Council and shall serve according to the terms of the contract signed by the Administrator and the Council. The Mayor and Personnel Committee shall review applications for the position of City Administrator. The Mayor shall appoint the City Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Approval of the contract for the employment of the Administrator shall constitute approval of the appointment.
B. 
Authority. The City Administrator shall have the following authority:
(1) 
To have the overall direction and administrative control of the Departments of Inspections, Finance, Public Works, Planning and Economic Development and Parks and Recreation.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(2) 
To recommend the selection and removal of all supervisors, subject to the authority of the Mayor and the Council, consistent with the general principles of personnel systems based upon merit, except the Police and Fire Chiefs, who shall be selected by the Police and Fire Commission.
(3) 
In cooperation with the Mayor, preparation and submission of the Annual Executive City Budget.
(4) 
Budget implementation, including authority to transfer up to $1,000 between items, except capital accounts. The Administrator shall report any such transfer to the Finance Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
(5) 
To recommend to the Mayor and Common Council measures for adoption which are deemed appropriate to deal with significant municipal problems, with the right to participate in all discussions on such measures with the Mayor and Common Council, subject to Council rules or procedures.
C. 
Duties and responsibilities. The City Administrator shall have all of the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) 
To attend all Council meetings.
(2) 
To submit annually to the Mayor and Council, and make available to the public, complete reports on the financial affairs of the City and the status of municipal programs.
(3) 
To make monthly reports to the Mayor and Council concerning the operation of all City departments, offices and special programs.
(4) 
To keep the Mayor and Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future financial needs of the City.
(5) 
To make such recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the overall management of the City as necessary.
(6) 
To establish and maintain a centralized purchasing system in the City.
(7) 
To prepare Council agendas in cooperation with the Mayor and City Clerk.
(8) 
To serve as the chief personnel officer of the City.
(9) 
To prepare and continually update a capital improvement program for the City.
(10) 
To supervise and coordinate development of a comprehensive community planning program.
(11) 
To serve as the coordinator for securing state and federal grant and loan assistance for all City programs.
(12) 
To analyze, evaluate and measure the performance of the City administration and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council for the most efficient operation of the City government.
(13) 
To submit recommendations to the Mayor and Council for new or changed programs that would improve the quality of life in Monona.
(14) 
To perform any other duties prescribed by the state statutes or as may be lawfully ordered by the Common Council.
(15) 
Submit an annual report and such other periodic reports as requested by the Mayor, Council.
(16) 
To serve as City Comptroller in accordance with § 62.09(10), Wis. Stats.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II); this ordinance also deleted original Subsection C(14) pertaining to Comptroller duties.
D. 
Responsible to the Mayor and Council.
(1) 
The City Administrator shall be directly responsible to the Mayor, subject to the control and management of the Council as a body and not as individuals.
(2) 
The Mayor, in writing, may delegate to the City Administrator the responsibility of receiving day-to-day reports from the Chief of Police and Fire Chief.
E. 
Removal. The Administrator may be removed for cause as provided in §§ 17.12(1)(c) and 17.16, Wis. Stats., or otherwise as provided in the contract of employment, if any, between the City Administrator and the City.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Appointment. The City Clerk shall be appointed by the Mayor upon recommendation of the City Administrator. Approval of the employment contract for the City Clerk shall constitute confirmation by the Common Council.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The City Clerk shall have all of the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) 
Perform the duties of Clerk as prescribed in § 62.09(11), Wis. Stats., and such other duties as prescribed by state statute or the Council.
(2) 
Submit reports as requested by the Mayor, Council and/or City Administrator.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(3) 
The City Clerk or his/her designee shall be responsible for the enforcement of all ordinances relating to licenses unless other provision is made by the Council for the enforcement.
(4) 
Perform all duties as set forth in the job description of City Clerk.
(5) 
Fulfill such other duties as may be directed by the Mayor or City Administrator.
C. 
Responsible to the City Administrator. The City Clerk shall be responsible to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and Council.
D. 
Removal. The City Clerk may be removed for cause as provided in § 103-21 of the Code of the City of Monona, or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the City Clerk and the City.
A. 
Appointment. The City Building Inspector shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council. Approval of the contract for the employment of the City Building Inspector shall constitute approval of the appointment.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Duties and responsibilities.
(1) 
As Building Inspector. The duties of the Building Inspector shall be to enforce the Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Codes of the City, and perform any other duties prescribed by the Common Council.
(2) 
Health Officer. The Building Inspector shall serve as Health Officer as defined in § 250.01(5), Wis. Stats.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(3) 
Other. To perform any other duties prescribed by state statute or as may be lawfully ordered by the Mayor or Council, and to submit an annual report and such other periodic reports as requested by the Mayor, Council and/or City Administrator.
C. 
Responsible to City Administrator. The City Building Inspector shall be responsible directly to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and the Common Council.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
D. 
Removal. The Building Inspector may be removed by the Mayor upon recommendation of the City Administrator subject to confirmation by the Common Council, after compliance with review procedures established by the Common Council or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the Building Inspector and the City.
[Amended 2-7-2011 by Ord. No. 1-11-625]
A. 
Appointment. The City Engineer shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council. Approval of the contract for the employment of the City Engineer shall constitute approval of the appointment.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The City Engineer shall:
(1) 
Provide professional engineering services to the City as requested by the Mayor, Common Council and/or City Administrator.
(2) 
Perform such other functions and duties as may be required by the City Administrator.
(3) 
Perform any other duties prescribed by state statute or as may be lawfully ordered by the Mayor or Council.
(4) 
Submit an annual report and such other periodic reports as requested by the Mayor, Council and/or City Administrator.
C. 
Responsible to Public Works Director. The City Engineer shall be responsible directly to the Public Works Director, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and the Common Council.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
D. 
Removal. The City Engineer may be removed by the Mayor upon recommendation of the City Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Common Council, after compliance with review procedures established by the Common Council or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the City Engineer and the City.
A. 
Appointment. The City Attorney shall be appointed or employed by the Council, and the term of the Attorney's office shall commence upon appointment and continue until his or her successor is appointed and qualifies. Approval of the contract for the employment of the City Attorney shall constitute approval of the appointment.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities.
(1) 
The City Attorney shall be responsible for the conduct of all legal services of the City in accordance with § 62.09(12), Wis. Stats., and shall serve as legal advisor to the Mayor, Council and all committees, commissions and boards. The Attorney shall represent the City in matters in which the City is interested before any court or tribunal and shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Mayor or Council. The Attorney shall call to the attention of the Mayor and Council all matters of law affecting the City.
(2) 
The City Attorney shall submit an annual report and such other periodic reports as requested by the Mayor, Council and/or City Administrator.
(3) 
The City Attorney shall perform any other duties prescribed by the state statutes or as may be lawfully ordered by the Council.
C. 
Responsible to Mayor. The City Attorney shall be responsible to the Mayor, subject to the policy direction of the Common Council. The City Attorney shall work closely and coordinate activities with the City Administrator. Requests for legal opinions shall be made through the Mayor and/or City Administrator pursuant to City policy.
D. 
Removal. The City Attorney may be removed from office by the Common Council, after compliance with review procedures established by the Council, and in accordance with any contractual rights between the Attorney and the City.
[Amended 1-3-2011 by Ord. No. 1-11-622]
A. 
Municipal Judge.
(1) 
Office created. Pursuant to § 755.01, Wis. Stats., there is created the office of Municipal Judge for the City of Monona.
(2) 
Election; term. The Municipal Judge shall be elected at large at the spring election in even-numbered years for a term of four years, or until a successor is elected and qualifies. The term of office shall commence on May 1 next succeeding the election. Midterm vacancies in the office of Municipal Judge shall be filled by special election to be held not less than 55 days nor more than 70 days after the order of the Council therefor.
(3) 
Salary. The Municipal Judge shall receive a salary as determined from time to time by the Common Council, which shall be in lieu of fees and costs. No salary shall be paid to the Judge for any time during the term of office for which he or she has not executed and filed the official bond and oath as required by Subsection A(4) below.
(4) 
Bond; oath. The Municipal Judge shall execute and file with the Clerk of Courts for Dane County the oath prescribed by § 757.02, Wis. Stats., and a bond in the penal sum of $2,000. The Judge shall not be qualified to act until a certified copy of the bond is filed with the City Clerk and a certified copy of the oath is filed with the office of Director of State Courts as required by § 755.03, Wis. Stats.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(5) 
Jurisdiction. The Judge shall have jurisdiction as provided by law and § 755.045, Wis. Stats., and exclusive jurisdiction of violations of City ordinances, resolutions and bylaws.
B. 
Municipal Court.
(1) 
Court established. The Municipal Court for the City of Monona is established pursuant to Ch. 755, Wis. Stats.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(2) 
Hours. The Municipal Court shall be open as determined by order of the Municipal Judge.
(3) 
Location. The Municipal Judge shall hold court in the Monona Public Library Municipal Room, unless otherwise provided by the Common Council.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(4) 
Procedure. The procedure in Municipal Court for the City shall be as provided by this section and state law, including, without limitation because of enumeration, Chapters 755, 799, 800 and §§ 23.66 to 23.99 and 345.20 to 345.53, Wis. Stats.
(5) 
Collection and return of forfeitures. The Municipal Judge shall collect all forfeitures, penalty assessments, fees and taxable costs in any action or proceeding before the Court and shall pay over such moneys to the City Treasurer within 30 days of collection. At such time the Municipal Judge shall also report to the City Treasurer the title, nature of offenses and total amount of judgments imposed in actions and proceedings in which such moneys were collected.
(6) 
Contempt of Court. The Municipal Judge may punish a person for contempt of court in accordance with the provisions of § 800.12 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
C. 
Stipulation and deposits in Municipal Court.
(1) 
Deposit schedule to be established. The Municipal Judge shall establish and submit to the Common Council for approval in accordance with § 800.037, Wis. Stats., a schedule of deposits for violations of City ordinances, resolutions and bylaws, except traffic regulations which are governed by § 345.26, Wis. Stats., and boating violations governed by § 30.77, Wis. Stats. When approved by the Council, such deposit schedule shall be posted in the office of the Municipal Court Clerk and the Monona Police Department.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(2) 
Stipulation and deposit in lieu of court appearance. Persons cited for violations of City ordinances, resolution or bylaws for which a deposit has been established under this subsection shall be permitted to make a stipulation of "no contest" and a deposit in lieu of court appearance as provided in § 800.035(6), Wis. Stats.[5]
[5]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(3) 
Traffic and boating deposits. The deposit schedule established by the Wisconsin Judicial Conference and the procedures set forth in Chs. 23 and 345, Wis. Stats., shall apply to stipulations and deposits for violations of traffic regulations in accordance with § 345.27, Wis. Stats., and boating regulations enacted in accordance with § 30.77, Wis. Stats.
(4) 
When not permitted. Stipulations and deposits shall not be permitted after initial appearance or in cases of contempt.
[Amended 5-7-2012 by Ord. No. 5-12-639]
A. 
Appointment. The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Police and Fire Commission and shall hold office during good behavior subject to suspension or removal by the Commission for cause. An employment contract may be required.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities.
(1) 
To exercise general supervision of the Police Department and be responsible for the personnel and general efficiency of the Department.
(2) 
To enforce all ordinances of the City.
(3) 
To have the powers outlined in § 62.09(13), Wis. Stats., including the duties of Constable.
(4) 
To perform any other duties prescribed by the state statutes or as may be lawfully ordered by the Council.
(5) 
Submit an annual report and such other periodic reports as requested by the Mayor, Council and/or City Administrator.
(6) 
The Chief of Police or designees are authorized to run a Wisconsin criminal history records check for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to on any applicant for a City of Monona license or employment position to assist in determining whether the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications and for any law enforcement investigative purpose.
C. 
Responsible to the Mayor. The Chief of Police shall be responsible to the Mayor, subject to the policy direction of the Council. The Chief of Police shall work closely and coordinate activities with the City Administrator.
D. 
Removal. The Chief of Police may be removed from office by the Police and Fire Commission for cause.
[Amended 11-16-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09-608]
A. 
Appointment. The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Police and Fire Commission and shall hold office during good behavior, subject to suspension or removal by the Commission for cause. An employment contract may be required.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities.
(1) 
To exercise general supervision of the Fire and EMS Departments and be responsible for the personnel and general efficiency of the departments.
(a) 
Be responsible for daily administrative duties associated with the EMS Department.
(b) 
Act as or designate the departmental training officer and coordinate training programs for the Fire and EMS Departments.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(c) 
Supervise Fire and EMS Departments personnel.
(2) 
To have control of the apparatus used by the Department and be responsible for its proper maintenance.
(3) 
To have complete command of and entire responsibility for all firefighting operations, to plan the control of the same, direct the action of the Department when at a fire, to grant leaves of absence at a fire when deemed proper, and see that the fire apparatus is kept in proper condition at all times.
(4) 
To serve as Fire Inspector, with power to appoint one or more Deputy Fire Inspectors.
(5) 
To enforce all fire prevention ordinances of the City and state laws and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and keep citizens informed on fire prevention methods and on the activities of the Department.
(6) 
Submit a monthly report and such other periodic reports as requested by the Mayor, Council and/or City Administrator relating to the condition of the various pieces of apparatus and appurtenances, the number of fires occurring since the previous report, the date of same and loss occasioned thereby, and the total number of active members in the Department. The Chief shall also report upon the drill and training program of the Department, together with other pertinent information, including recommendations of such improvements as are deemed proper and necessary for the operation of the Department.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(7) 
To perform any other duties prescribed by state statute or as may be lawfully ordered.
(8) 
Annually update the Department's comprehensive set of standards, operating policies, procedures and practices as well as the system to evaluate the same on a wide variety of topics. These Departmental standards, operating policies, procedures and practices seek to conform to those established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
(9) 
Every three years, update a comprehensive three-year strategic plan that sets goals and timetables for the Department.
C. 
Responsible to the Mayor. The Fire Chief shall be responsible to the Mayor, subject to the policy direction of the Council. The Fire Chief shall work closely and coordinate activities with the City Administrator.
D. 
Removal. The Fire Chief may be removed from office by the Police and Fire Commission for cause.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Former § 2-3-9, Director of Fire Prevention/EMS Director, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-16-2009 by Ord. No. 10-09-608.
A. 
Appointment. The Library Director is appointed by the Library Board.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Duties and responsibilities.
(1) 
To exercise general supervision of the Library and be responsible for the personnel and general efficiency of the Library.
(2) 
To be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the Library collection.
C. 
Responsible to the Library Board. The Library Director shall be responsible to the Library Board. The Library Director shall work closely with and coordinate activities with the City Administrator.
D. 
Removal. The Library Director may be removed by the Library Board after compliance with review procedures established by the Common Council or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment, if any, between the Library Director and the City.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Appointment. The City Planner and Economic Development Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Approval of the employment contract shall constitute confirmation by the Common Council.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities.
(1) 
To enforce the Master Plan and Zoning Code of the City.
(2) 
To coordinate current and long-range planning, as well as providing input to the Common Council on the overall development of the City.
(3) 
To serve as staff to the City Plan Commission and Community Development Authority.
(4) 
To serve as Zoning Administrator.
(5) 
To serve as Floodplain Zoning Administrator.
(6) 
To coordinate economic development activities of the City.
C. 
Responsible to City Administrator. The City Planner and Economic Development Director shall be responsible to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor, Council and Community Development Authority.
D. 
Removal. The City Planner and Economic Development Director may be removed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Common Council, after compliance with review procedures established by the Common Council or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the City Planner and Economic Development Director and the City.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Appointment. The Parks and Recreation Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Approval of the employment contract shall constitute confirmation by the Common Council.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities:
(1) 
Oversee the operation and coordinate the use of the Monona Community Center.
(2) 
Develop and implement recreation programs involving the Community Center, park facilities and other City and community facilities.
(3) 
Serve as Director of the Monona Municipal Swimming Pool.
(4) 
Operate and maintain all City parks and recreation areas and related facilities and buildings.
C. 
Responsible to City Administrator. The Parks and Recreation Director is directly responsible to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and the Common Council.
D. 
Removal. The Parks and Recreation Director may be removed by the Mayor upon recommendation of the City Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Common Council, after compliance with review procedures established by the Common Council or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment, if any, between the Parks and Recreation Director and the City.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Appointment. The Weed Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor upon recommendation of the City Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Common Council.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The Weed Commissioner shall have the duties and responsibilities outlined in § 66.0517, Wis. Stats.
A. 
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Statutes, the City elects not to be governed by those portions of the statutes which relate to the selection and tenure of the City Assessor and which are in conflict with this section.
B. 
Instead of being elected, the Assessor or assessing firm shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to Council confirmation. Said person or firm so appointed to perform the duties of such office shall have a term as determined by contract. A corporation or an independent contractor may be appointed as the City 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. No person may be designated by any corporation or independent contractor unless he or she has been granted the appropriate certification under § 73.09, Wis. Stats. For purposes of this subsection, "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.
A. 
Appointment. The Senior Center Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Approval of the employment contract shall constitute confirmation by the Common Council.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The Senior Center Director shall perform the following duties:
(1) 
To oversee the operations of the Monona Senior Center.
(2) 
Maintain the financial and operational records of the Monona Senior Center.
(3) 
Fulfill such other duties as may be directed by the Mayor or City Administrator.
C. 
Responsible to the City Administrator. The Senior Center Director shall be responsible to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and Council.
D. 
Removal. The Senior Center Director may be removed in accordance with the provisions of § 103-21 of the Code of the City of Monona, after compliance with review procedures established by the Common Council, or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the Senior Center Director and the City.
[Added 2-7-2011 by Ord. No. 1-11-625]
A. 
Appointment. The Director of Public Works shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Approval of the contract for the employment of the Director of Public Works shall constitute approval of the appointment.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The Director of Public Works shall:
(1) 
Appoint all personnel under his or her direction, subject to approval of the City Administrator and consistent with City personnel policies.
(2) 
Manage and direct public works and utility programs of the City.
(3) 
Perform such other functions and duties as may be required by the City Administrator.
(4) 
Perform any other duties prescribed by state statute or as may be lawfully ordered by the Mayor or Common Council.
(5) 
Perform the duties of Water Superintendant.
(6) 
Prepare and submit an annual capital improvement budget and five-year capital plan.
(7) 
Manage and direct the public works operating programs of the City, including water, sewer, streets, stormwater, engineering, forestry and sanitation.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(8) 
Perform the duties of Street Commissioner.
(9) 
Submit an annual report and such other periodic reports as requested by the Mayor, Common Council and/or the City Administrator.
C. 
Responsible to the City Administrator. The Director of Public Works shall be responsible directly to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and the Common Council.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
D. 
Removal. The Director of Public Works may be removed by the Mayor upon recommendation of the City Administrator, subject to confirmation by the Common Council, after compliance with review procedures established by the Common Council, or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the Director of Public Works and the City.
A. 
Appointment. The Finance Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Approval of the employment contract shall constitute confirmation by the Common Council.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The Finance Director shall have all of the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) 
Perform the duties of Treasurer as prescribed in § 62.09(9), Wis. Stats., and such other duties as prescribed by state statute or the Common Council.
(2) 
Develop, evaluate and oversee the day-to-day and year-end financial functions of the City.
(3) 
Submit annually to the Mayor and Council, and make available to the public, complete reports on the financial affairs of the City.
(4) 
Keep the Mayor and Common Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future financial needs of the City.
(5) 
Perform all duties as set forth in the job description of the Finance Director.
(6) 
Fulfill such other duties as may be directed by the Mayor or City Administrator.
C. 
Responsible to the City Administrator. The Finance Director shall be responsible to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and Council.
D. 
Removal. The Finance Director may be removed for cause, as provided in § 103-21 of the Code, or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the Finance Director and the City.
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Appointment. The Director of Administrative Services shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Approval of the employment contract shall constitute confirmation by the Common Council.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The Director of Administrative Services shall have all of the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) 
Direct the administrative support functions for the City Administrator, department heads, Mayor and City Council.
(2) 
Perform all human resource functions for the City.
(3) 
Perform all duties as set forth in the job description of the Director of Administrative Services.
(4) 
Fulfill such other duties as may be directed by the Mayor or City Administrator.
C. 
Responsible to the City Administrator. The Director of Administrative Services shall be responsible to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and Council.
D. 
Removal. The Director of Administrative Services may be removed by the Mayor for cause, as provided in § 103-21 of the Code, or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the Director of Administrative Services and the City.
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Appointment. The Community Media Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Approval of the employment contract shall constitute confirmation by the Common Council.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The Community Media Director shall have all of the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) 
Direct the programming, joint operations and promotion of the City of Monona's/Monona Grove School District's PEG access channel and LPFM radio station.
(2) 
Serve as Monona Grove High School's audiovisual coordinator and student advisor.
(3) 
Perform all duties as set forth in the job description of the Community Media Director.
(4) 
Fulfill such other duties as may be directed by the Mayor or City Administrator.
C. 
Responsible to the City Administrator. The Community Media Director shall be responsible to the City Administrator, subject to the policy direction of the Mayor and Council.
D. 
Removal. The Community Media Director may be removed by the Mayor for cause, as provided in § 103-21 of the Code, or as otherwise provided in the contract of employment between the Community Media Director and the City.
[1]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
No person shall be eligible for election as an official of the City of Monona unless he or she is a citizen of the United States and a resident of the City.
A. 
Vacancies in elective and appointive positions are caused as provided in §§ 17.03 and 17.035, Wis. Stats.
B. 
Vacancies shall be filled as provided in § 17.23, Wis. Stats.
C. 
If any officer be absent or temporarily incapacitated for any cause, the Council may appoint some person to discharge his or her duties until he or she returns or until such disability is removed.
D. 
A Council member shall be eligible for appointment as Mayor to fill an unexpired term.
A. 
Elected officials. Elected officials may be removed as provided in §§ 17.12(1)(a) and 17.16, Wis. Stats.
B. 
Appointed officials. Appointed officials may be removed as provided in §§ 17.12(1)(c) and 17.16, Wis. Stats.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
C. 
Qualifications of appointed officials.
(1) 
All citizen appointees to City committees, commissions or boards shall be residents of the City. If an individual moves from the City during the course of his or her term of appointment, this shall constitute grounds for immediate removal from that particular committee, commission or board, and the Mayor shall appoint a replacement with Council confirmation.
(2) 
Nonresident members may be appointed to City committees, commissions or boards upon the recommendation of the Mayor and approval of 2/3 of the Council that the best interests of the City will be served by such appointment.
D. 
Attendance at committee, commission or board meetings. All citizen appointees are expected to attend all scheduled committee, commission or board meetings. Three unexcused absences or six absences over a six-month period of time from regularly scheduled meetings shall constitute grounds for removal from that particular committee, commission or board, and the Mayor shall appoint a replacement with Council confirmation.
Every bond required of a City officer shall be executed with sufficient sureties in a sum fixed by the Council when not otherwise prescribed and be approved by the Mayor. Whenever the Council shall deem any bond insufficient, it may require an additional bond to be executed and filed in a sum and within a time to be set by it. No City officer shall be accepted as a surety on any bond, note or other obligation of the City.
Elected and appointed officials shall take and file the official oath within 10 days after notice of their election or appointment, as provided in § 62.09(4), Wis. Stats.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
[Amended 2-7-2011 by Ord. No. 1-11-625]
A. 
Authorization for department heads. Heads of departments of the City, including, without limitation by enumeration, the City Administrator, City Clerk, Parks and Recreation Director, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and Director of Public Works, may make rules, regulations or directives for the administration of their departments but not for the conduct of the general public.
B. 
Approval of rules by City Administrator.
(1) 
Any proposed departmental rule, regulation or directive from the Police and Fire Departments shall be referred to the City Administrator for review. Within 15 days of formal presentation to the City Administrator, the City Administrator shall forward the proposed rule, along with his or her recommendations, to the Mayor for review.
(2) 
Any proposed departmental rule, regulation or directive other than those proposed by the Police and Fire Departments shall be referred to the City Administrator for review. Within 15 days of formal presentation to the City Administrator, the City Administrator shall either forward the proposed rule along with recommendations to the Mayor for review or return the proposed rule to the department along with suggested revisions. Any rule, or any part thereof, returned by the City Administrator to the department head shall be deemed to be unacceptable and not in force.
C. 
Time of taking effective. All proposed rules, regulations or directives shall be effective 30 calendar days after presentation to the City Administrator, unless returned by either the City Administrator or the Mayor or the Common Council acts by resolution to nullify such rule. In emergency situations requiring immediate action, rules may become effective immediately, but all rules so enacted shall be reported to the City Administrator, the Council and the Mayor within 24 hours, with the reasons for the necessity of immediate implementation. All emergency rules are temporary in nature and must be formally presented as required in Subsection B to become permanent rules.
D. 
Notice. All proposed rules shall be posted by the department in the work area of all employees subject to any such rule within 24 hours of presentation to the City Administrator. The department shall file one copy of the proposed rule with the City Clerk, who shall maintain such copy for general public inspection. The City Clerk shall provide the Common Council with copies of any proposed rule for its review. The City Clerk shall distribute copies of such proposed rules to all Council members and to the members of the appropriate advisory committee, commission or board within 72 hours of the promulgation of the proposed rule by the department.
E. 
Effect of failure to comply with rule. Each employee subject to any rule shall comply with such rule. Failure to comply with such rule shall be cause for disciplinary action.