46.22(1)(c)8.a.
a. The county department of social services may avail itself of the cooperation of any individual or private agency or organization interested in the social welfare of children in the county with a single-county department of social services or in the counties with a multicounty department of social services.
46.22(1)(c)8.b.
b. The county department of social services shall administer and expend such amounts as may be necessary out of any moneys which may be appropriated for child welfare purposes by the county board of supervisors in a county with a single-county department of social services or by the county boards of supervisors in counties with a multicounty department of social services or donated by individuals or private organizations.
46.22(1)(c)8.c.
c. Upon the request of the judge assigned to exercise jurisdiction under
chs. 48 and
938, the county department of social services shall investigate the home environment and other factors in the life of any child brought to the attention of the court for alleged dependency or neglect, or any juvenile brought to the attention of the court for alleged delinquency, and to assume guidance and supervision of any juvenile placed on probation by that court.
46.22(1)(c)8.d.
d. Upon the request of the department of corrections and under its direction, the county department of social services shall assume the oversight of any juvenile under parole from or otherwise subject to the supervision of any state institution.
46.22(1)(c)8.f.
f. Before July 1, 2005, the county department of social services shall implement the statewide automated child welfare information system established by the department under
s. 46.03 (7) (g).
46.22(1)(c)9.
9. The authority given to the county department of social services under
subd. 8. to function as an authorized child welfare agency shall not be interpreted as excluding agencies licensed under
s. 48.60 from also exercising such functions.
46.22(1)(d)
(d)
Merit system; records. The county department of social services is subject to
s. 49.33 (4) to
(7). The county department of social services and all county officers and employees performing any duties in connection with the administration of aid to families with dependent children shall observe all rules promulgated by the department of workforce development under
s. 49.33 (4) and shall keep records and furnish reports as the department of workforce development requires in relation to their performance of such duties.
46.22(1)(dm)
(dm)
Exchange of information. Notwithstanding
ss. 46.2895 (9),
48.78 (2) (a),
49.45 (4),
49.83,
51.30,
51.45 (14) (a),
55.06 (17) (c),
146.82,
252.11 (7),
253.07 (3) (c) and
938.78 (2) (a), any subunit of the county department of social services acting under this subsection may exchange confidential information about a client, without the informed consent of the client, with any other subunit of the same county department of social services, with a resource center, care management organization or family care district, or with any person providing services to the client under a purchase of services contract with the county department of social services or with a resource center, care management organization or family care district, if necessary to enable an employee or service provider to perform his or her duties, or to enable the county department of social services to coordinate the delivery of services to the client.
46.22(1)(e)1.1. In order to ensure the availability of a full range of care and services, a county department of social services may contract, either directly or through the department of health and family services, the department of workforce development or the department of corrections, with public or voluntary agencies or others to purchase, in full or in part, care and services which the county department of social services is authorized by any statute to furnish in any manner. The services may be purchased from the department of health and family services, the department of workforce development or the department of corrections if the department of health and family services, the department of workforce development or the department of corrections has staff to furnish the services. The county department of social services, if it has adequate staff, may sell the care and services directly to another county or state agency.
46.22(1)(e)2.
2. A county department of social services may purchase development and training services from the department of health and family services, the department of workforce development or the department of corrections or from other county agencies if the services are available or sell the development and staff training services to another county or state agency if the county department of social services has adequate staff to provide the services.
46.22(1)(e)3.a.a. A county department of social services shall develop, under the requirements of
s. 46.036, plans and contracts for care and services, except under
subch. III of ch. 49 and
s. 301.08 (2), to be purchased. The department of health and family services may review the contracts and approve them if they are consistent with
s. 46.036 and to the extent that state or federal funds are available for such purposes. The joint committee on finance may require the department of health and family services to submit the contracts to the committee for review and approval. The department of health and family services may not make any payments to a county for programs included in the contract that is under review by the committee. The department of health and family services shall reimburse each county for the contracts from the appropriations under
s. 20.435 (3) (o) and
(7) (b),
(kw) and
(o) according to
s. 46.495.
46.22(1)(e)3.b.
b. A county department of social services shall develop, under the requirements of
s. 49.34, plans and contracts for care and services under
subch. III of ch. 49 to be purchased. The department of workforce development may review the contracts and approve them if they are consistent with
s. 49.34 and to the extent that state or federal funds are available for such purposes. The joint committee on finance may require the department of workforce development to submit the contracts to the committee for review and approval. The department of workforce development may not make any payments to a county for programs included in the contract that is under review by the committee.
46.22(1)(e)3.c.
c. A county department of social services shall develop, under the requirements of
s. 301.08 (2), plans and contracts for juvenile delinquency-related care and services to be purchased. The department of corrections may review the contracts and approve them if they are consistent with
s. 301.08 (2) and to the extent that state or federal funds are available for such purposes. The joint committee on finance may require the department of corrections to submit the contracts to the committee for review and approval. The department of corrections may not make any payments to a county for programs included in the contract that is under review by the committee. The department of corrections shall reimburse each county for the contracts from the appropriations under
s. 20.410 (3) (cd) and
(ko) as appropriate.
46.22(1g)
(1g) Administration of food stamps by a Wisconsin works agency. The Wisconsin works agency, as defined in
s. 49.001 (9), shall, to the extent permitted by federal law, and subject to
s. 49.143 (2) (e), certify eligibility for and, if determined eligible, issue food coupons under
s. 49.143 (2) (e) to eligible participants in the Wisconsin works program under
subch. III of ch. 49.
46.22(1m)(a)1.1. In any single-county department of social services, the county social services board shall consist of 3, 5 or 7 residents of the county, as determined by the county board of supervisors.
46.22(1m)(a)2.
2. In any multicounty department of social services, the county social services board shall be composed of 11 members plus 3 additional members for each county in a multicounty department of social services in excess of 2.
46.22(1m)(b)
(b)
Appointment, election. The members of the county social services board shall be elected or appointed either from members of the county board of supervisors or from the county at large, or both, on the basis of knowledge and interest in public welfare as follows:
46.22(1m)(b)1.
1. In a single-county department of social services in a county without a county executive or county administrator, the county board of supervisors shall elect, or the chairperson of the county board of supervisors under rules of the county board of supervisors shall appoint, the county social services board.
46.22(1m)(b)2.
2. In any county with a county executive or county administrator which has established a single-county department of social services, the county executive or county administrator shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the county board of supervisors, the county social services board, which shall be only a policy-making body determining the broad outlines and principles governing the administration of programs under this section.
46.22(1m)(b)3.
3. The county boards of supervisors of the counties in a multicounty department of social services shall make appointments in a manner acceptable to the counties in a multicounty department of social services, but each of the counties in a multicounty department of social services may appoint to the county social services board not more than 3 members from its county board of supervisors.
46.22(1m)(c)
(c)
Compensation; terms; removal. The members of the county social services board shall receive compensation and hold office for a term as fixed by the county board of supervisors in a county with a single-county department or by the county boards of supervisors in counties with a multicounty department, except as follows:
46.22(1m)(c)1.
1. A member of the county social services board appointed under
par. (b) 2. may be removed by the county executive or county administrator for cause.
46.22(1m)(c)2.
2. The term of office of any member of the county social services board appointed under
par. (b) 3. shall be 3 years, but of the members first appointed, at least one-third shall be appointed for one year; at least one-third for 2 years; and the remainder for 3 years. Vacancies shall be filled for the residue of the unexpired term in the manner that original appointments are made. Any county social services board member may be removed from office for cause by a two-thirds vote of the appointing authority, on due notice in writing and hearing of the charges against the member.
46.22(2)
(2) Powers and duties of county social services board in certain counties. A county social services board elected or appointed under
sub. (1m) (b) 1. and
3. shall:
46.22(2)(a)
(a) At the first meeting of the county social services board, elect from their number, a chairperson, a secretary and other officers as deemed necessary. Vacancies in these offices shall be filled for the unexpired terms. The chairperson presides at all meetings when present, and countersigns all actions taken by the county social services board. In case of the absence of the chairperson for any meeting the members present shall choose a temporary chairperson.
46.22(2)(b)
(b) Appoint the county social services director under
sub. (3) subject to
s. 49.33 (4) to
(7) and the rules promulgated thereunder and subject to the approval of the county board of supervisors in a county with a single-county department of social services or the county boards of supervisors in counties with a multicounty department of social services.
46.22(2)(c)
(c) Supervise the working of the county department of social services and shall be a policy-making body determining the broad outlines and principles governing the administration of the functions, duties and powers assigned to the county department of social services under
sub. (1) (b) and
(c).
46.22(2)(d)
(d) As it determines necessary, appoint committees consisting of residents of the county, which shall advise the county social services board on any matters for which they are created. Members of such committees shall serve without compensation.
46.22(2)(e)
(e) Consult with the county social services director appointed under
par. (b) concerning the preparation of the annual budget, the annual report of the operation of the county department of social services and the appointment of necessary personnel.
46.22(2)(f)
(f) Recommend program priorities, identify unmet service needs and prepare short-term and long-term plans and budgets for meeting such priorities and needs.
46.22(2)(g)
(g) Determine, subject to the approval of the county board of supervisors in a county with a single-county department of social services or the county boards of supervisors in counties with a multicounty department of social services and with the advice of the county social services director appointed under
par. (b), whether services are to be provided directly by the county department of social services or contracted for with other providers and make such contracts. The county board of supervisors in a county with a single-county department of social services or the county boards of supervisors in counties with a multicounty department of social services may elect to require the approval of any such contract by the county board of supervisors in a county with a single-county department of social services or the county boards of supervisors in counties with a multicounty department of social services.
46.22(2)(h)
(h) Develop county social services board operating procedures.
46.22(2)(j)
(j) Assist in arranging cooperative working agreements with persons providing health, education, vocational or welfare services related to services provided under this section.
46.22(2)(k)
(k) Establish priorities in addition to those mandated by the department.
46.22(2)(m)
(m) Cooperate to the extent feasible with the school board, health planning agencies, law enforcement agencies, and other human service agencies, committees and planning bodies in the geographic area served by the county department of social services.
46.22(2)(n)
(n) Assume the powers and duties of the county department of social services under
sub. (1) (b) to
(e).
46.22(2g)
(2g) Powers and duties of county social services board in certain counties with a county executive or county administrator. A county social services board appointed under
sub. (1m) (b) 2. shall:
46.22(2g)(a)
(a) At the first meeting of the county social services board, elect from their number, a chairperson, a secretary and other officers as deemed necessary. Vacancies in these offices shall be filled for the unexpired terms. The chairperson presides at all meetings when present, and countersigns all actions taken by the county social services board. In case of the absence of the chairperson for any meeting the members present shall choose a temporary chairperson.
46.22(2g)(b)
(b) Appoint committees consisting of residents of the county to advise the county social services board as it deems necessary. Members of such committees shall serve without compensation.
46.22(2g)(c)
(c) Recommend program priorities, identify unmet service needs and prepare short-term and long-term plans and budgets for meeting such priorities and needs.
46.22(2g)(d)
(d) Prepare, with the assistance of the county social services director under
sub. (3m) (b) 5., a proposed budget for submission to the county executive or county administrator, a final budget for submission to the department of health and family services in accordance with
s. 46.031 (1) for authorized services, except services under
subch. III of ch. 49 or
s. 301.08 (2), a final budget for submission to the department of workforce development in accordance with
s. 49.325 for authorized services under
subch. III of ch. 49 and a final budget for submission to the department of corrections in accordance with
s. 301.031 (1) for authorized juvenile delinquency-related services.
46.22(2g)(e)
(e) Advise the county social services director under
sub. (3m) (b) 3. regarding purchasing and providing services and the selection of purchase of service vendors, and make recommendations to the county executive or county administrator regarding modifications in such purchasing, providing and selection.
46.22(2g)(f)
(f) Develop county social services board operating procedures.
46.22(2g)(h)
(h) Assist in arranging cooperative working agreements with persons providing health, education, vocational or welfare services related to services provided under this section.
46.22(3)
(3) County social services director in certain counties. A county social services director appointed under
sub. (2) (b) shall:
46.22(3)(a)
(a) Serve as the executive and administrative officer of the county department of social services.
46.22(3)(b)
(b) In consultation and agreement with the county social services board under
sub. (2), prepare and submit to the county board of supervisors an annual budget of all funds necessary for the county department of social services, and prepare annually a full report of the operations and administration of the county department of social services. The county board of supervisors shall review and approve, reject or revise by majority vote the annual budget of the county department of social services.
46.22(3)(c)
(c) Recommend to the county social services board under
sub. (2) the appointment of employees necessary to administer the functions of the county department of social services.
46.22(3)(d)
(d) Make recommendations to the county board of supervisors in a county with a single-county department of social services or the county boards of supervisors in counties with a multicounty department of social services who shall fix the salary of such employees.
46.22(3)(g)
(g) Cooperate to the extent feasible with the school board, health planning agencies, law enforcement agencies, and other human service agencies, committees and planning bodies in the geographic area served by the county department of social services.
46.22(3m)
(3m) County social services director in certain counties with a county executive or county administrator. 46.22(3m)(a)(a) In any county with a county executive or a county administrator which has established a single-county department of social services, the county executive or county administrator, subject to
s. 49.33 (4) to
(7) and the rules promulgated thereunder, shall appoint and supervise the county social services director. The appointment is subject to the confirmation of the county board of supervisors unless the county board of supervisors, by ordinance, elects to waive confirmation or unless the appointment is made under a civil service system competitive examination procedure established under
s. 59.52 (8) or
ch. 63.
46.22(3m)(b)
(b) A county social services director appointed under
par. (a) shall:
46.22(3m)(b)1.
1. Supervise and administer any program established by the county department of social services.
46.22(3m)(b)1m.
1m. Supervise the operations and administration of the county department of social services.
46.22(3m)(b)3.
3. Determine, subject to the approval of the county board of supervisors and with the advice of the county social services board under
sub. (2g) (e), whether services are to be provided directly by the county department of social services or contracted for with other providers and make such contracts. The county board of supervisors may elect to require the approval of any such contract by the county board of supervisors.
46.22(3m)(b)5.
5. Assist the county social services board in the preparation of the budgets required under
sub. (2g) (d).
46.22(3m)(b)6.
6. Make recommendations to the county executive or county administrator regarding modifications to the proposed budget prepared by the county social services board under
sub. (2g) (d).
46.22(3m)(b)9.
9. Establish salaries and personnel policies of the county department of social services subject to approval of the county executive or county administrator and county board of supervisors.
46.22(3m)(b)10.
10. Perform other functions necessary to manage, operate, maintain and improve programs.
46.22(3m)(b)12.
12. Establish priorities in addition to those mandated by the department of health and family services, by the department of workforce development or by the department of corrections.
46.22(3m)(b)13.
13. Determine the number and location of outstations when appropriate to meet service demands.
46.22(3m)(b)15.
15. Prepare annually a full report of the operations and administration of the county department of social services.
46.22(3m)(b)16.
16. Cooperate to the extent feasible with the school board, health planning agencies, law enforcement agencies, and other human service agencies, committees and planning bodies in the geographic area served by the county department of social services.
46.22(3m)(b)17.
17. In consultation with the county social services board under
sub. (2g), prepare:
46.22(3m)(b)17.b.
b. Such other reports as are required by the secretary of health and family services, the secretary of workforce development, the secretary of corrections and the county board of supervisors.
46.22(4)(a)(a) Any reference in any law to a county department of social services under this section applies to a county department under
s. 46.23 in its administration of the powers and duties of the county department of social services under
s. 46.23 (3) (b).
46.22(4)(b)1.1. Any reference in any law to a county social services director appointed under
sub. (2) (b) applies to the director of a county department appointed under
s. 46.23 (5) (f) in his or her administration of the powers and duties of that county social services director.
46.22(4)(b)2.
2. Any reference in any law to a county social services director appointed under
sub. (3m) (a) applies to the director of a county department appointed under
s. 46.23 (6m) (intro.) in his or her administration of the powers and duties of that county social services director.
46.22(4)(c)1.1. Any reference in any law to a county social services board appointed under
sub. (1m) (b) 1. and
3. applies to the board of a county department appointed under
s. 46.23 (4) (b) 1. in its administration of the powers and duties of that county social services board.
46.22(4)(c)2.
2. Any reference in any law to a county social services board appointed under
sub. (1m) (b) 2. applies to the board of a county department appointed under
s. 46.23 (4) (b) 2. in its administration of the powers and duties of that county social services board.
46.22 History
History: 1971 c. 164,
218;
1973 c. 90 ss.
226,
560 (3);
1973 c. 147,
333;
1975 c. 39;
1975 c. 189 s.
99 (1), (2);
1975 c. 224 ss.
52p,
146m;
1975 c. 307,
422;
1975 c. 430 s.
78;
1977 c. 29 ss.
560,
1656 (18);
1977 c. 83 s.
26;
1977 c. 418,
449;
1979 c. 34,
221;
1981 c. 20 ss.
759 to
763m,
2202 (20) (j);
1981 c. 329;
1981 c. 390 s.
252;
1983 a. 27 s.
2202 (20);
1983 a. 190 s.
7;
1983 a. 192,
193,
447;
1985 a. 29,
120;
1985 a. 176 ss.
28,
30,
59 to
105;
1985 a. 332;
1987 a. 5,
27;
1989 a. 31,
107,
336,
359;
1991 a. 39,
274;
1993 a. 16;
1995 a. 27 ss.
2077 to
2111,
9126 (19),
9130 (4);
1995 a. 64,
77,
201,
289,
352,
404,
417;
1997 a. 3,
27,
35,
252;
1999 a. 9,
83.
46.22 Annotation
Members of a social services board in a county with a county executive or a county administrator may be granted access to child abuse and neglect files under s. 48.981 if access is necessary for the performance of their statutory duties.
79 Atty. Gen. 212.
