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 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.