[Adopted as Secs. 2.01 to 2.06 of the former Municipal Codebook; amended in its entirety 7-10-2017 by Ord. No. 1848-17]
The following shall constitute the standing advisory committees of the Common Council:
A. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A, Finance, was repealed 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 1908-20.
B. 
Parks and Recreation.
C. 
Public Works.
D. 
Ordinance.
E. 
Personnel.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection F, Reedsburg Arts, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 1924-21.
Subject to any specified terms set forth herein, all appointments to committees shall be made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council at the annual organizational meeting of the Council. Unless otherwise specified, the Mayor shall designate the chair of each committee. All appointments begin on May 1 of each year.
Nonresidents of the City of Reedsburg may not serve on City boards, commissions and/or committees unless specifically appointed to nonresident positions by the respective governing body.
[Amended 2-12-2018 by Ord. No. 1858-18]
Each committee to which any matter shall be referred shall report thereon at the next regular scheduled meeting. Such report(s) shall be filed with the Clerk.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 104-7, Finance Committee, as amended, was repealed 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 1908-20.
A. 
The Parks and Recreation Committee shall have five members. Three of the members shall be members of the Common Council appointed annually, and two of the members shall be members of the public who shall serve staggered terms of three years.
[Amended 5-24-2004]
B. 
The Committee shall have those powers specified in § 27.08, Wis. Stats., shall oversee the parks, recreation and forestry functions of the City and provide advice to the Mayor, the Council and City staff. The Committee shall review the annual operating budgets, capital improvement projects and major equipment purchases for the activities within its purview.
A. 
The Public Works Committee shall have five members. Three of the members shall be members of the Common Council appointed annually. Two of the members shall be members of the public, who shall serve staggered terms of three years.
B. 
The Committee shall advise the Mayor, the Council and the City staff regarding the construction, maintenance and operation of streets, bridges, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment plant, municipal buildings and other related City facilities. The Committee will also review the annual operating budget, capital improvement projects and major equipment purchases for the departments within its purview. The Committee shall also monitor the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
[Amended 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 1909-20]
A. 
The Ordinance Committee shall have five members. Three of the members shall be members of the Common Council appointed annually. Two of the members shall be members of the public, who shall serve staggered terms of three years.
B. 
The Committee may review and recommend the issuance and renewal of liquor-related licenses. The Committee shall serve as the Appeals Committee as may be directed by City statute related to permits and licenses.
C. 
The Committee may review and recommend new or amended ordinances and perform such other related functions as assigned by the Mayor and Council.
A. 
The Personnel Committee shall have five members. Three of the members shall be members of the Common Council appointed annually. Two of the members shall be members of the public, who shall serve staggered terms of three years.
B. 
The Committee shall advise the Mayor, Council and City staff regarding the personnel policies and procedures of the City; except that the Committee shall not direct or manage the activities of any member of the City staff.
C. 
The Committee shall recommend labor negotiation strategies and objectives and recommend contract settlement terms to the Mayor and Council, and members will participate on bargaining teams for labor negotiations as assigned by the chair of the Committee. The Committee may also function as an appellate body depending upon the grievance procedures of specific labor contracts.
D. 
The Committee shall review the performance evaluations prepared by the City administrator of department heads and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding compensation of non-represented employees.
E. 
The Committee shall review and recommend changes in the organizational structure and job descriptions for the City and shall perform such other functions as assigned.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 104-12, Reedsburg Arts Committee, as amended, was repealed 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 1924-21.