[Code 1966, § 2.02; Ord. No. 579, § I, 6-18-1996]
(a) 
The Village officials set forth in this subsection shall be appointed at the first regular meeting of the Village Board in May of even-numbered years by the Village President, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the members of the Village Board:
(1) 
Attorney;
(2) 
Humane officer;
(3) 
Emergency government coordinator; and
(4) 
Forester.
The Village President shall not vote on the confirmation of such appointments except in case of a tie. The term of office of each official so appointed shall be two years. All terms shall commence on May 15 following the appointment.
(b) 
The Village weed commissioner shall be the supervisor of public works. The weed commissioner or his designee shall be required to make application for and maintain any and all licenses pertaining to this office.
[Code 1966, § 2.01; Ord. No. 834, § 1, 1-4-2011; Ord. No. 938, §§ II, III, 10-17-2017]
(a) 
Village Board. The Village Board shall consist of a Village President and six Trustees. The term of office of the president and Trustees, hereafter elected, shall be three years and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, except as follows:
(1) 
At the 2018 annual election the trustee receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a term of three years and the other two Trustees shall be elected for a term of two years.
(2) 
At the 2019 annual election the trustee receiving the lowest number of votes shall be elected for a term of two years, and the other two Trustees shall be elected for a term of three years.
(b) 
Municipal Justice. The Municipal Justice shall be elected for a four-year term at the regular spring election in even-numbered years commencing in the spring election of 2012. The municipal court shall be under the jurisdiction of and presided over by a Municipal Judge who shall be a resident of the Village of Mukwonago. All candidates for the position of Municipal Judge shall be nominated by nomination papers as provided in W.S.A., § 8.11, and selection at primary election, if such is held as provided in W.S.A. § 8.11.
[Code 1966, § 2.19; Ord. No. 757, § I, 4-5-2005; Ord. No. 942, § I, 12-19-2017]
(a) 
Effect of section. The provisions of this section shall apply to all officers of the Village, regardless of the time of creation of the office or selection of the officer unless otherwise specifically provided by ordinance or resolution of the Village Board.
(b) 
Oath of Village officers and Municipal Judge. Every officer of the Village including members of Village Boards and commissions, shall, prior to entering upon their official duties and within five days of election, appointment or notice thereof, take the oath of office prescribed by law and file such oath in the office of the Village Clerk, except the Village Clerk, who shall file in the office of the Village Treasurer. The Municipal Judge shall take the official oath within 10 days of being elected and file such oath with the Clerk of the circuit court. Any person reelected or reappointed to office shall take and file an official oath for each term of service.
(c) 
Bond. Every officer shall, if required by law or the Village Board, upon entering upon the duties of his office, give a bond in such amount as may be determined by the Village Board with such sureties as are approved by the Village President, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his office. Official bonds shall be filed as are oaths as provided in Subsection (b) of this section.
(1) 
Sureties for public officials. Those officers and employees of the Village who are required to provide evidence of a fidelity bond as required under this Code or under state law may, in lieu of the providing of evidence of such a fidelity bond, provide evidence of coverage under a dishonesty insurance or other appropriate insurance policy issued by a surety company authorized to do business within the State of Wisconsin prior to the performance of any of the duties provided for under this position. The limits of the dishonestly insurance policy shall be not less than $250,000. The cost of such bond or insurance premium shall be paid by the Village.
(d) 
Salaries. All officers of the Village shall receive such salaries as may be provided from time to time by the Village Board by ordinance or resolution. No officer receiving a salary from the Village shall be entitled to retain any portion of any fees collected by him for the performance of his duties as such officer in the absence of a specific law or ordinance to that effect. Payment of regular wages and salaries established by the Village Board shall be by payroll, as provided in W.S.A., § 19.03(3). The regular payday shall be every other Friday.
(e) 
Vacancies. Vacancies in elective offices shall be filled by appointment by a majority vote of the Village Board for the remainder of the unexpired term. Vacancies in appointive offices shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term unless the term for such office is indefinite.
(f) 
Outside employment. No full-time officer of the Village shall engage in any other remunerative employment within or without the Village; provided, however, that the Village Board may approve such outside employment or activity if it finds that it does not interfere or conflict with such officer's ability to perform his duties in an efficient and unbiased manner. Violation of this subsection shall be grounds for removal from office of any such officer.
The Clerk shall maintain a fidelity bond of not less than $5,000.
[Code 1966, § 2.18]
(a) 
It shall be the duty of Village employees, including elected officials, full-time employees, and part-time employees, to comply with state statutes, specifically adopting by reference W.S.A., § 19.59, as if fully set out in this section, and Village ordinances with respect to the proper and appropriate conduct of their positions. Mindful of Village goals and objectives, Village employees shall:
(1) 
Perform all mandatory, nondiscretionary and ministerial duties of their positions within the time and in a manner required by law.
(2) 
Devote attention to their duties, uphold the law and conduct Village business with fairness, integrity and professionalism, with full regard to the public trust of the office.
(3) 
Not receive any additional salary, benefits or reimbursement for expenses for work performed pursuant to a Village contract for services where that employee is currently being compensated by the Village for that work under existing conditions of hire with the Village.
(4) 
Never act in excess of lawful authority or commit an act forbidden by law within their official capacity.
(5) 
Not, by act of commission or omission, in their capacity as employees of the Village, exercise a discretionary power in a manner inconsistent with the duties of their position or the rights of others or with the intent to obtain a dishonest advantage for themselves or for others.
(6) 
Not in their capacity as employees make an entry in an account, record book, return, certificate, report or statement which in a material respect intentionally and knowingly falsifies.
(7) 
Not under color of their position as a Village employee intentionally solicit or accept for the performance of any service or duty anything of value including but not limited to, any gift, loan, favor, or service, given for the purpose of influencing them in the discharge of official duties.
(8) 
Not use Village property, facilities, or resources strictly for private or personal gain for themselves, family or others.
(9) 
Not use confidential information for their personal gain or benefit or that of family or others.
(10) 
Act in what is conceived, in their opinion, to be the best interest of the citizens of the entire Village. Similarly, such employees shall grant no special consideration or treatment to any citizen beyond that which is available to every other citizen.
(11) 
Not participate, either directly or indirectly, in purchases for personal use for less than full value by utilizing discounts or tax exemptions allowed to the Village.
(b) 
Nothing in this section shall deny any employee the rights of a citizen under the Constitution of the United States of America, state constitution, state statutes or any other bona fide regulation of this state. Employees shall be made aware of this section at the time of their election, employment, or appointment. If an action is brought against a Village employee for violation of this section, discipline, including discharge, may be assessed.
[Ord. No. 803, § I, 6-19-2007]
Submission of an application for any employment or appointed position with the Village shall constitute consent to a background investigation (including a criminal history and traffic history) by the Village. All applicants shall be investigated by the police department, and the results of said investigation shall be forwarded to the Village Administrator or the Administrator's designee for placement in the applicant's file or employee's personnel file.