Wisconsin Administrative Code

UWS 7.05 Expedited process. (1) Whenever the chancellor of an institution within the University of Wisconsin System receives a report under s. UWS 7.04 or other credible information that a faculty member has pleaded guilty or no contest to, or has been convicted of a felony of a …

UWS 7.06 Temporary suspension without pay. (1) The chancellor, after consulting with appropriate faculty governance representatives, may suspend a faculty member from duties without pay pending the final decision as to the faculty member[s dismissal where: (a) The faculty member …

UWS 8.01 Declaration of policy. In view of the special relationship of the University of Wisconsin System to the state and to affirm as public policy within the system certain common standards to prevent conflicts of interest, the board hereby adopts the following code of ethics …

UWS 8.02 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAcademic staffY means professional and administrative personnel other than faculty with duties, and subject to types of appointments, that are primarily associated with higher education institutions or their administration. UWS 8.035 UW…

UWS 8.025 Outside activities and interests; reports. (1) OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. Members of the unclassified staff are free to engage in outside activities, whether or not such activities are remunerative or related to staff members[ fields of academic interest or specialization. How…

UWS 8.03 Standards of conduct. (1) PERSONAL GAIN FROM UNIVERSITY POSITION. (a) No member of the unclassified staff may, in a manner contrary to the interests of the University of Wisconsin System, use or attempt to use his or her public position or state property, including prope…

UWS 8.035 Institutional ethics committee. Each institution shall establish a committee, or designate an existing committee, whose function shall be to provide to any member of the unclassified staff consultation and advice on the application of this chapter. Committee deliberatio…

UWS 8.04 Action to avoid possible conflict. (1) When it appears that a material conflict may arise between the personal interests of a staff member and his or her public responsibilities to the university, the staff member shall notify his or her dean, director, or other appropri…

UWS 8.05 Sanctions. (1) Any person may file a written complaint charging a violation of this chapter. The complaint shall state the name of the member of the unclassified staff alleged to have committed a violation and describe the violation. (2) A complaint involving a member of…

UWS 8.06 Reports. The president, vice presidents, chancellors, and all contracting personnel shall annually, on or before April 30, file a statement of economic interest with the secretary. The statements shall be filed on a form provided by the secretary, and shall be considered…

UWS 9.01 Coverage. The rules of chs. UWS 8 to 13, and the policies and procedures developed by particular institutions or system administration thereunder, apply to all academic staff appointments within each institution or within the system administration. In chs. UWS 8 through …

UWS 9.02 Delegation. Each chancellor shall provide for the establishment of a committee to advise the administration on policies and procedures for academic staff adopted by the institution pursuant to chs. UWS 8 to 13. At least a majority of the members of this committee shall b…

VA 1.001 Definitions. For the purposes of chs. VA 1 to 18, the following terms shall have the designated meanings, unless a different meaning is expressly indicated: (1) XBoardY means the board of veterans affairs. (2) XDepartmentY means the department of veterans affairs. (3) XD…

VA 1.01 Department authority. (1) AUTHORITY. Chapters VA 1 to 18 are promulgated under the authority of s. 45.03 (2), Stats., for implementation of ch. 45, Stats. (2) INTERPRETATION. The department reserves the right to interpret the requirements of ch. 45, Stats., and chs. VA 1 …

VA 1.02 Application for benefits. An application for benefits from the department shall be made on a form approved by the department, signed by an eligible dependent, the veteran, or both, or any other person the department may require in con- VA 1.08 VA 1.10 VA 1.13 VA 1.14 VA 1…

VA 1.03 Procedure for appeals by applicants for benefits. (1) APPEALABLE ACTIONS. An applicant for benefits from the department may appeal a decision of the department concerning an application. Any applicant for benefits whose benefits have been suspended pursuant to s. 45.03 (1…

VA 1.04 Benefits to those who qualify. The department shall assist resident veterans and their eligible dependents in all matters connected with the securing of any aid or benefit that they may be entitled to under federal or state law by reason of service in the U.S. armed force…

VA 1.05 Cooperation with other agencies. In addition to coordinating the activities of all state agencies relating to the medical, educational, economic, or vocational rehabilitation of veterans and their dependents, the department shall cooperate with all federal, state, county,…

VA 1.08 False statements. (1) SUSPENSION OF BENE(a) Investigation and suspension. If the department finds after an investigation that any applicant for benefits from the department has willfully made or caused to be made, or conspired, combined, aided or assisted in, agreed to, a…

VA 1.10 Release of information and records. (1m) RECORDS PRIVACY. All records and papers of the department or of a county veterans service office are to be utilized in a manner to best serve the public interest, but the veteran[s right of privacy as to information pertaining to m…

VA 1.13 Discrimination prohibited. (1) Discrimination against properly qualified persons in the provision of veterans assistance under ch. 45, Stats., on the basis of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical condition, development…

VA 1.14 Periods of war. For the purposes of determining a veteran[s eligibility, the department shall use the beginning and ending dates during a period of war, campaign, or expedition as the chapter was last published. VA 1.14 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE specified under ch. 45…

VA 1.16 Veteran-owned business. Upon the written request of an owner, the department shall certify as a veteran- 4 owned business a small business, as defined in s. 16.75 (4) (c), Stats., whenever the business is at least 51 percent owned by one or more veterans. An owner shall s…

VA 11.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules for the implementation and administration of the veterans outreach and recovery program that provides case management, referrals for services, or assistance for all aspects of daily living to eligible individuals…

VA 11.02 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XCase managementY means an organized process to ensure appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and services are available to a participant in a planned, coordinated, efficient, and effective manner to promote a high quality and cost-effec…

VA 11.03 Eligibility criteria. (1) RESIDENCY, VETERAN STATUS, AND NEED. An individual eligible for enrollment in the program shall reside in this state, may have a mental health condition or substance use disorder, and shall meet one of the following conditions: (a) Is serving in…

VA 11.04 Enrollment. (1) WRITTEN PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. The department may enroll a participant in the program upon determination of eligibility under s. VA 11.03 by completing a written participation agreement between the participant and the department. (2) TERMS OF AGREEMENT.…

VA 11.05 Provision of services. (1) CASE MANAGEMENT. The department shall develop a case management plan for each participant. The plan shall specify the type and amount of service to be provided, the manner of service delivery, and the level of assistance to be provided by a com…

VA 11.06 Program participation. (1) VOLUNTARY Participation in the program is voluntary and may be discontinued by the participant at any time without penalty. Refusal by a participant to enroll in the program does not result in the loss of any other benefits to which the partici…

VA 11.07 Administration. (1) FUNDING. The department may provide funding to facilitate the provision of services under the program. (2) OUTREACH AND RECOVERY REGIONAL COORDINATORS. The department shall employ regional coordinators to assist with the administration and coordinatio…

VA 12.01 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XAnnual incomeY means current monthly income multiplied by 12. (2) XAnnual shelter paymentY means the total annual payments anticipated for rental of living quarters, or if the applicant is the owner of a homestead, principal and interes…

VA 12.02 General loan policy. (1) ELIGIBILITY. The VA 12.05 VA 12.06 Real estate valuation. Educational loans. applicant[s eligibility to participate in the program shall be established prior to the approval of the loan by the department. (2) LOAN APPLICATION. An application for …

VA 12.03 Security required. (1) GUARANTORS. The department may accept as adequate security the guarantee of personal loan program loan promissory notes by creditworthy and financially acceptable guarantors who are not the spouse of the applicant and who are Wisconsin residents. G…

VA 12.05 Real estate valuation. (1) GENERAL. The department may accept the current equalized assessed full market value or fair market value as stated on the prior year[s property tax statement as the value of the property for all purposes. (2) APPRAISALS. If an applicant wishes …

VA 12.06 Educational loans. (1) DEFERMENT OF PAYMENTS. Subject to sub. (2), where an applicant who is enrolled in

VA 13.001 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules for the administration of the veterans housing and recovery program for the provision of temporary housing assistance for eligible veterans.

VA 13.01 Definitions. In this chapter the following terms shall have the designated meanings: (1) XApplicantY means a person who requests assistance under the program by filing a written application with the department. (1m) XCase managementY means an organized process to ensure …

VA 13.02 Applicant eligibility. (1) VETERAN STATUS. The department shall verify an applicant[s veteran status. VA 13.04 VA 13.05 VA 13.065 Assistance. Program fees. Protection of personal information. (2) ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE NEED FOR ASSISTANCE. (ag) Each applicant shall be a…

VA 13.035 Program participation. (1) WRITTEN The department may provide assistance under the program upon determination of an applicant[s eligibility under s. VA 13.02 and after completing a written agreement between the veteran and the department. (2) AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS. The…

VA 13.04 Assistance. (1) ASSISTANCE PROVIDED. Upon completion of an assessment conducted under s. VA 13.02 (2), and pursuant to a written agreement between the department and the eligible veteran, the following assistance shall be provided: (a) Transitional housing at a VHRP faci…

VA 13.05 Program fees. The department may collect a monthly fee from a veteran residing in a VHRP facility in an amount calculated under the following schedule: (1) RESIDENTS OF A VHRP FACILITY. A resident of a VHRP facility who is employed or who is receiving supplemental securi…

VA 13.065 Protection of personal information. Any person or entity involved with the operations of the program or who provides services under the program shall ensure that all applicant data and the veteran[s personal information collected are secure and maintained in accordance …

VA 14.01 Definitions. In this chapter, the following terms shall have the designated meanings: (1) XDepartmentY means the department of veterans affairs. (2) XDependent childY has the meaning given in s. 45.01, Stats. (3) XFuneral directorY has the meaning given in s. 445.01 (5),…

VA 14.02 Interment and disinterment fees and assessments. (1) INTERMENT AND DISINTERMENT FEES. The department may not assess a fee for the interment of a veteran, guard, or reserve member in a veterans cemetery. The department may assess the following fee for each interment or di…

VA 15.01 Recognized tribes. Wisconsin American Indian tribes and bands are defined as the eleven following federally recognized tribes and bands in Wisconsin: the Bad River Band; Forest County Potawatomi Tribe; Ho-Chunk Nation; Lac Courte Oreilles Band; Lac du Flambeau Band; Meno…

VA 15.02 Application, report and eligibility. (1) APApplication for American Indian grants shall be made by the governing body of a Wisconsin American Indian tribe or band not later than May 15 of the calendar year for which the grant is claimed, on forms prepared by the departme…

VA 15.03 Budget and operating standards. In order to qualify for an American Indian veterans[ service grant, the governing body of the tribe or band: (1) Shall appoint a veterans[ service officer who is a veteran and shall give the officer duties described in s. 45.80 (5), Stats.…