As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
CLOSED MEETING
A meeting of Town officials where the general public is, pursuant to Ch. 19, Wis. Stats., lawfully excluded from attendance at the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
A lawful meeting of Town officials which, upon proper motion duly made and carried, is legally convened closed to the general public under one or more of the exemptions provided in § 19.85, Wis. Stats.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
A labor agreement between an employer and the representative of his employees in a collective bargaining unit.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
An employee bargaining unit recognized by the State of Wisconsin to represent employees in collective bargaining with the employer.
CUSTODY
The care and control of a person or thing, including public records and other public property.
OPEN SESSION
A meeting which is held in a place reasonably accessible to members of the public and open to all persons at all times. In the case of a state governmental body, it means a meeting which is held in a building and room thereof which enables access by persons with functional limitations, as defined in § 101.13(1), Wis. Stats.
PER DIEM
In Latin "per day." In connection with compensation, "per diem" means pay for a day's service or a day's work.
POST (NOTICE)
The placement or posting of a written municipal document in the Town of Fulton to provide to the residents in the Town of Fulton written notice of a public event, matter or meeting.
PRO TEM/PRO TEMPORE
Temporary. In connection with offices "pro tem" means temporary appointment.
QUALIFIED ELECTORS
Electors who are qualified to vote in a Town of Fulton election pursuant to §§ 6.02 and 6.03, Wis. Stats.
STATE OPEN MEETING LAW
The state statutes and interpretation by the court of those statutes found in Ch. 19, Wis. Stats.
WATERWAY
A running stream of water flowing in a definite channel.
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Editor's Note: See also Ch. 1, § 1-6.