59.001 Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary: (1) “Board” means the county board of supervisors. (2) “Clerk” means the county clerk. (2m) “Members-elect” means those members of the govern-
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POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNTIES Board powers. County administration. Health and human services. Veterans affairs. Public protection and safety. Consumer protection. Cultural affairs; education; recreation. Economic and industrial development. Transportation. SUBCHAPTER VI FINANCE AND BUDGET Budgetary procedure in certain counties. Tax levy rate limit. Financial transactions. Investment authority delegation. Treasurer’s disbursement of revenue. Claims against county. Publication of financial report. Unclaimed funds. SUBCHAPTER VII LAND USE, INFORMATION AND REGULATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SURVEYS, PLANNING AND ZONING Planning and zoning authority. Required notice on certain approvals. Zoning of shorelands on navigable waters. Construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning. County zoning, adjustment board. Zoning; filing fees. Fees for zoning appeals. Zoning, building inspector. Environmental protection and land use. Special counties; record keeping. Land information. Surveys; expressing bearings, subdividing sections. Perpetuation of section corners, landmarks. Certificates and records as evidence. Registration of farms. SUBCHAPTER VIII POPULOUS COUNTIES Milwaukee County. Milwaukee County; sewage, waste, refuse. Milwaukee County; limitations on board authority and on intergovernmental cooperation, shared services. Milwaukee County; opportunity schools and partnership program. Milwaukee County; city-county crime commission. Cash flow, Milwaukee. Milwaukee County Research and Technology Park. Expressways and mass transit facilities in populous counties. Appropriation bonds for payment of employee retirement system liability in populous counties. Agreements and ancillary arrangements for certain notes and appropriation bonds. Employee retirement system liability financing in populous counties; additional powers. Payment of contributions in and employment of annuitants under an employee retirement system of populous counties. Employee retirement system of populous counties; duty disability benefits for a mental injury. Provisions applicable to certain counties with special sales tax authority.
ing body of a county, city, village or town, at a particular time, who have been duly elected or appointed for a current regular or unexpired term and whose service has not terminated by death, resignation or removal from office. (2r) “Municipal clerk” means the clerk of a municipality. (3) “Municipality” means any city, village or town. (3m) “Municipal treasurer” means the treasurer of a municipality.
May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)
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(3r) “Professional land surveyor” means a professional land surveyor licensed under ch. 443. (4) “Treasurer” means the county treasurer. History: 1989 a. 260, 268; 1995 a. 201; 2013 a. 358.
SUBCHAPTER II LEGAL STATUS; ORGANIZATION