AB613: Bill Text

AB613,12 Section 12. 59.23 (2) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 59.23 (2) (d) 1.

AB613,13 Section 13. 59.23 (2) (d) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

AB613,6,19 59.23 (2) (d) 2. Without regard to whether the board creates an office of county audit or under s. 59.47 (2), have free access to the books, accounts, bills, vouchers, and receipts as described in s. 59.47 (1), as often as may be necessary to perform the duties required under this section and the duties described under s. 59.47 (1), and the clerk shall report in writing the results of the examinations conducted under s. 59.47 (1) to the board.

AB613,14 Section 14. 59.23 (2) (de) of the statutes is created to read:

AB613,6,22 59.23 (2) (de) Property. To the extent authorized by the board, exercise the authority under s. 59.52 (6).

AB613,15 Section 15. 59.23 (2) (dg) of the statutes is created to read:

AB613,6,25 59.23 (2) (dg) Dogs. Perform the responsibilities relating to dog licensing, which are assigned to the clerk under ch. 174, and the dog fund specified in ch. 174.

AB613,16 Section 16. 59.23 (2) (di) of the statutes is created to read:

AB613,7,4 59.23 (2) (di) Marriage licenses, domestic partnerships. Administer the program for issuing marriage licenses as provided in ch. 765 and the program for forming and terminating domestic partnerships as provided in ch. 770.

AB613,17 Section 17. 59.23 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,7,7 59.23 (2) (e) Reports of receipts and disbursements. Record in a book therefor the reports of the treasurer of the receipts and disbursements of the county.

AB613,18 Section 18. 59.23 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,7,14 59.23 (2) (f) Recording receipts and disbursements. Keep a true and accurate account in a book therefor of all money which comes into the clerk's hands by virtue of the clerk's office, specifying the date of every receipt or payment, the person from or to whom the receipt or payment was received or paid, and the purpose of each particular receipt or disbursement, and keep the book at all times open to the inspection of the county board or any member of the board.

AB613,19 Section 19. 59.23 (2) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,7,18 59.23 (2) (h) Books of account. Keep all of the accounts of the county and all books of account as in a manner that the board directs. Books of account shall be maintained on a calendar year basis, which shall be the fiscal year in every county.

AB613,20 Section 20. 59.23 (2) (i) of the statutes is created to read:

AB613,7,23 59.23 (2) (i) Chief election officer, election duties. As the chief election officer of the county, perform all duties that are imposed on the clerk in relation to the preparation and distribution of ballots and the canvass and return of votes at general, judicial, and special elections.

AB613,21 Section 21. 59.23 (2) (j) of the statutes is repealed.

AB613,22 Section 22. 59.23 (2) (k) of the statutes is repealed.

AB613,23 Section 23. 59.23 (2) (m) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,8,7 59.23 (2) (m) 2. Except as otherwise provided, receive and file the official oaths and bonds of all county officers and upon request shall certify under the clerk's signature and seal the official capacity and authority of any county officer so filing and charge therefor the statutory fee. Upon the commencement of each term every clerk shall file the clerk's signature and the impression of the clerk's official seal in the office of the secretary of state.

AB613,24 Section 24. 59.23 (2) (n) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,8,12 59.23 (2) (n) Taxes; election duties. Perform all duties that are imposed on the clerk in relation to the assessment and collection of taxes, and to the preparation and distribution of ballots and the canvass and return of votes at general, judicial and special elections.

AB613,25 Section 25. 59.23 (2) (nm) of the statutes is created to read:

AB613,8,15 59.23 (2) (nm) Timber harvest notices. Provide notice to a town chairperson regarding the harvesting of raw forest products, as described in s. 26.03 (1m) (a) 2.

AB613,26 Section 26. 59.23 (2) (q) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,8,19 59.23 (2) (q) County highway commissioner; notify of election. Except in counties having a population of 150,000 or more, notify Notify a county commissioner of highways of the commissioner's election within 10 days thereafter.

AB613,27 Section 27. 59.23 (2) (r) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,8,23 59.23 (2) (r) County tax for road and bridge fund. Except in counties having a population of 150,000 or more, notify Notify the proper town officers of the levy and rate of any tax for the county road and bridge fund.

AB613,28 Section 28. 59.23 (2) (s) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,9,11 59.23 (2) (s) List of municipal officers local officials. Annually, on the first Tuesday of June, transmit to the secretary of state a typewritten or printed list showing the name, phone number, electronic mail address, and post-office address of local officials, including the chairperson, mayor, president, clerk, treasurer, council and board members, and assessor of each municipality, and of the elective or appointive officials of any other local governmental unit, as defined in s. 66.0135 (1) (c), that is located wholly or partly within the county. Such lists shall be placed on file for the information of the public. The clerk, secretary, or other administrative officer of a local governmental unit, as defined in s. 66.0137 (1) (ae), shall provide the county clerk the information he or she needs to complete the requirements of this paragraph.

AB613,29 Section 29. 889.04 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB613,9,21 889.04 County and municipal ordinances. Matter entered or recorded in any ordinance or, record book, or other format authorized under ss. 59.23 (2) (b), 60.33 (1) and (2), 61.25 (3) and 62.09 (11) (c) or printed in any newspaper, book, pamphlet, or other form purporting to be so published, entered or recorded by any county, town, city or village in this state as a copy of its ordinance, bylaw, resolution or regulation, is prima facie evidence thereof; and after 3 years from the date of such publication, entry or recording such book or pamphlet shall be conclusive proof of the regularity of the adoption and publication of the ordinance, bylaw, resolution or regulation.

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