This Report details WLIB and WLC statutory charges and accomplishments, documents benefits, recommends future directions and functions to continue progress on the statutory charges, and, notes areas of common interests between the WLIB and WLC. It also details impacts of the WLIB sunset and WLC sunset, provides alternatives to the sunsets and concludes with the WLC and WLIB recommendations for continuing the functions past the September 1, 2003, sunset. A brief Summary is included at the beginning of the Report.
From their examinations, the WLIB and WLC determined that important work remains to be done and agreed that their functions need to continue beyond the September 1, 2003, sunset. The WLIB and WLC strongly support maintaining the current distribution of funding for operations and local aids.
The WLC and the WLIB studied and vigorously discussed the feasibility of combining their functions but did not reach consensus on a recommendation. The WLIB vote to combine their functions failed on a 6-6 vote. The WLIB subsequently voted 7-5 to recommend lifting the sunsets of the WLIB and WLC and preserve the continuity of both bodies. The Wisconsin Land Council voted 15-1 to sunset the WLIB and WLC and combine current WLIB and WLC statutory responsibilities and functions under one new entity with three statutorily defined working groups.
The WLC and WLIB would like to express their appreciation for the opportunity to examine their charges and accomplishments, reevaluate activities and future directions, and, provide the Legislature and the Governor with their recommendations. We are pleased to forward this Report for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mayor Timothy M. Hanna, Chair
Wisconsin Land Council
Ted W. Koch, Chair
Wisconsin Land Information Board
State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
September 20, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to Section
46.014(4) of the Wis. Stats., the Department of Health and Family Services is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature concerning the activities of the community action agencies under s.
46.30, and their effectiveness in promoting social and economic opportunities for low-income persons.
The attached report describes the use of the Community Services Block Grant funding, and the services and activities of the community action agencies and limited purpose agencies carried out to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income individuals and families to become self-sufficient.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Connie Klick, Manager, Community SErvices Section, at (608) 266-1489 or
klickcl@dhfs.state.wi.us.
Sincerely,
Phyllis J. Dube
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction
September 18, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to s.
15.377(8), Wis. Stats., enclosed please find a list of nominees to the Professional Standards Council for Teachers. These individuals were selected based upon organizational recommendations as prescribed in statute. Your confirmation of the appointees is requested.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH BURMASTER
State Superintendent
Hermening, Kevin,
of Mosinee, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2003.
Read and referred to committee on Education.
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
September 20, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Raaths
, William A.,
of Menasha, as a member of the Fox River Navigational System Authority, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Sincerely,
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environmental Resources.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
September 12, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Walsh
, Mary Jo,
of Shorewood, as a member of the Examining Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 2003.
Sincerely,
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Human Services and Aging.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
September 12, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
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I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint
Trotter, Danny,
of Edgerton, as a member of the Pharmacy Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
Sincerely,
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
September 12, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Sarazen, Dr. Jeff M.,
of Wausau, as a member of the Optometry Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Sincerely,
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
September 12, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Griffin, Dr. Leon D.,
of Madison, as a member of the Optometry Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Sincerely,
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
September 12, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Griebenow, Dr. Kerry L.,
of New London, as a member of the Optometry Examining Baord, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
