Administration Committee Meeting — Agenda Packet

Administration Committee Agenda June 9, 2026 5:00 PM St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400 Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - May 12, 2026 Public Comment Business 1. Presentation by Ehlers Financial Investment Advisors 2. Financial Report for April 2026 3. Consideration of Changing Primary Provider of Banking Services to US Bank 4. Resolution Amending Rules of the Board of Supervisors 5. Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 90 - Code of Ethics - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances 6. Consideration of Reclassification Request of Clinical Substance Use Counselor – Clinical Supervisor to a Mental Health Therapist 7. Resolution Amending Fund Balance Policy Related to the Health Care Campus 8. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies 9. Consideration of Capital Project Requests - Administrative Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting — July 14, 2026 Adjournment Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. To request a special Page 1 of 175 accommodation, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at (715) 386-4600 at least two business days prior to the time of the meeting. For more information on St. Croix County's public meetings visit: sccwi.gov/meetings Page 2 of 175 Page 3 of 175 Page 4 of 175 Page 5 of 175 Portfolio Review – June 2026 St. Croix County, MN Page 6 of 175 ECONOMIC UPDATE 2 Page 7 of 175 3 U.S. Treasury Rates: Par Curve Source: Treasury Direct As of: 5/27/2026 5/27/2026 4/27/2026 MoM ∆ 5/27/2025 YoY ∆ 1 Mo. 3.67% 3.66% 0.01% 4.28% -0.61% 2 Mo. 3.67% 3.68% -0.01% 4.32% -0.65% 3 Mo. 3.67% 3.68% -0.01% 4.31% -0.64% 6 Mo. 3.76% 3.71% 0.05% 4.31% -0.55% 1 Yr. 3.79% 3.68% 0.11% 4.14% -0.35% 2 Yr. 4.04% 3.80% 0.24% 3.98% 0.05% 3 Yr. 4.09% 3.83% 0.26% 3.93% 0.15% 5 Yr. 4.17% 3.95% 0.22% 4.03% 0.14% 7 Yr. 4.32% 4.14% 0.18% 4.23% 0.08% 10 Yr. 4.48% 4.34% 0.14% 4.45% 0.03% 20 Yr. 5.01% 4.93% 0.09% 4.96% 0.05% 30 Yr. 5.02% 4.95% 0.07% 4.95% 0.06% Treasury Rates Page 8 of 175 4 U.S. Treasury Forward Rates Source: Bloomberg As of: 05/27/2026 Tenor Spot 3 Mo 3 Yr 1 Mo 3.62 3.70 3.82 2 Mo 3.64 3.72 3.82 3 Mo 3.66 3.74 3.83 6 Mo 3.72 3.80 3.85 9 Mo 3.78 3.86 3.87 1 Yr 3.84 3.91 3.88 2 Yr 3.89 3.91 3.93 3 Yr 3.88 3.90 3.98 4 Yr 3.88 3.90 4.04 5 Yr 3.90 3.92 4.09 7 Yr 3.97 3.99 4.18 9 Yr 4.04 4.06 4.27 10 Yr 4.08 4.10 4.31 12 Yr 4.15 4.17 4.37 15 Yr 4.25 4.27 4.42 20 Yr 4.33 4.34 4.43 US Treasury Actives Curve Page 9 of 175 5 Federal Funds Effective Rate Next Meeting: June 17th, 2026 Current Target Rate: 3.50 – 3.75% Page 10 of 175 6 Unemployment & Inflation CPI Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data is seasonally adjusted. **CPI graph includes April data** CPI United States State of Wisconsin United States 2026 March 4.3 3.5 3.3 2026 February 4.4 3.4 2.4 2026 January 4.3 3.3 2.4 2025 December 4.4 3.2 2.7 2025 November 4.5 3.1 2.7 2025 October NA* NA* NA* 2025 September 4.4 3.1 3.0 2025 August 4.3 3.1 2.9 2025 July 4.2 3.1 2.7 2025 June 4.1 3.2 2.7 2025 May 4.2 3.3 2.4 2025 April 4.2 3.3 2.3 2025 March 4.2 3.2 2.4 2025 February 4.1 3.2 2.8 2025 January 4.0 3.2 3.0 2024 December 4.1 3.1 2.9 2024 November 4.2 3.1 2.7 2024 October 4.1 3.1 2.6 2024 September 4.1 3.0 2.4 2024 August 4.2 3.0 2.5 2024 July 4.2 2.9 2.9 2024 June 4.1 2.9 3.0 2024 May 4.0 2.9 3.3 2024 April 3.9 2.9 3.4 2024 March 3.9 2.9 3.5 Unemployment Page 11 of 175 PORTFOLIO SUMMARY 7 Page 12 of 175 8 Portfolio Overview: as of 03/31/26 Page 13 of 175 9 Portfolio Summary: as of 03/31/26 Page 14 of 175 10 12-Month Liquidity: Page 15 of 175 11 2025 Year-End Performance 5.08% 5.09% 4.15% 4.28% Page 16 of 175 12 Looking Ahead • Monitor the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and the short-term interest rate environment • Continue to diversify into more liquid assets when adding duration (e.g. U.S. Treasuries) • Selectively add to spread sectors, such as taxable municipal bonds, Federal Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and high-quality commercial paper • Assess swap opportunities in the portfolio with steeper yield curve • Selectively add duration if yield curve continues to steepen and County cash flows permit Page 17 of 175 13 Page 18 of 175 14 Important Disclosure Ehlers is the joint marketing name of the following affiliated businesses (collectively, the “Affiliates”): Ehlers & Associates, Inc. (“EA”), a municipal advisor registered with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (“MSRB”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); Ehlers Investment Partners, LLC (“EIP”), an SEC registered investment adviser; and Bond Trust Services Corporation (“BTS”), a holder of a limited banking charter issued by the State of Minnesota. Where an activity requires registration as a municipal advisor pursuant to Section 15B of the Exchange Act of 1934 (Financial Management Planning and Debt Issuance & Management), such activity is or will be performed by EA; where an activity requires registration as an investment adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Investments and Treasury Management), such activity is or will be performed by EIP; and where an activity requires licensing as a bank pursuant to applicable state law (paying agent services shown under Debt Issuance & Management), such activity is or will be performed by BTS. Activities not requiring registration may be performed by any Affiliate. This communication does not constitute an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any investment (including without limitation, any municipal financial product, municipal security, or other security) or agreement with respect to any investment strategy or program. This communication is offered without charge to clients, friends, and prospective clients of the Affiliates as a source of general information about the services Ehlers provides. This communication is neither advice nor a recommendation by any Affiliate to any person with respect to any municipal financial product, municipal security, or other security, as such terms are defined pursuant to Section 15B of the Exchange Act of 1934 and rules of the MSRB. This communication does not constitute investment advice by any Affiliate that purports to meet the objectives or needs of any person pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or applicable state law. Page 19 of 175 County Administrator's Financial Report April 2026 FY25 FY25 FY26 FY26 Percent Total Thru April Budget YTD Balance Remaining REVENUES Administrative Revenues 110: General 0000: Default 2,760,777 -2,430,684 0 -2,936,990 2,936,990 315,356,861,31 2,270,460.00% 110: General 1010: Unallocated 0 - 0 - - - 110: General 1110: County Board & Committees/Commissions 155,935 51,978 192,946 64,315 128,631 66.67% 110: General 1320: Corporation Counsel 961,625 320,147 1,370,623 341,207 1,029,416 75.11% 110: General 1410: Administrator 519,478 173,166 536,781 178,835 357,946 66.68% 110: General 1420: County Clerk 424,863 139,765 452,135 144,295 307,840 68.09% 110: General 1430: Human Resources 621,340 207,113 658,967 219,656 439,311 66.67% 110: General 1440: Elections 85,647 19,683 109,500 28,500 81,000 73.97% 110: General 1450: Information Technology 2,826,077 903,149 2,895,192 923,284 1,971,907 68.11% 110: General 1510: Finance 675,808 224,037 726,195 239,836 486,360 66.97% 110: General 1520: County Treasurer 619,704 210,180 475,046 240,262 234,784 49.42% 110: General 1610: Facilities 2,450,283 765,368 2,271,706 764,047 1,507,659 66.37% 110: General 5110: Library 1,869,030 623,010 2,059,189 686,396 1,372,793 66.67% 295: Dog License All Cost Centers 21,408 13,725 20,000 9,718 10,282 51.41% Debt Service Funds All Cost Centers 11,572,757 3,889,424 11,335,121 3,678,374 7,656,747 67.55% Internal Service Funds All Cost Centers 15,548,344 4,386,435 15,415,000 4,459,253 10,955,747 71.07% Administrative Revenues 41,113,074 9,496,497 38,518,400 9,040,987 29,477,413 76.53% EXPENSES Administrative Expenses 110: General 1010: Unallocated 4,000,000 - 0 - - - 110: General 1110: County Board & Committees/Commissions 121,063 53,578 192,946 62,087 130,859 67.82% 110: General 1320: Corporation Counsel 960,595 271,322 1,370,623 309,941 1,060,683 77.39% 110: General 1410: Administrator 477,947 145,629 536,781 154,998 381,782 71.12% 110: General 1420: County Clerk 391,298 119,729 452,135 124,168 327,966 72.54% 110: General 1430: Human Resources 606,138 206,370 658,967 237,036 421,930 64.03% 110: General 1440: Elections 55,464 53,360 109,500 52,732 56,768 51.84% 110: General 1450: Information Technology 2,771,056 1,242,639 2,895,192 1,280,356 1,614,836 55.78% 110: General 1510: Finance 669,645 186,077 726,195 170,895 555,300 76.47% 110: General 1520: County Treasurer 469,555 141,999 475,046 165,416 309,629 65.18% 110: General 1610: Facilities 2,368,140 722,267 2,271,706 749,824 1,521,882 66.99% 110: General 5110: Library 1,843,915 1,843,915 2,059,189 2,059,189 0 0.00% 295: Dog License All Cost Centers 18,898 14,432 20,000 13,903 6,097 30.49% Debt Service Funds All Cost Centers 10,947,407 9,003,339 11,335,121 9,117,638 2,217,483 19.56% Internal Service Funds All Cost Centers 14,982,978 4,582,630 15,415,000 4,009,404 11,405,596 73.99% Administrative Expenses 40,684,098 18,587,287 38,518,400 18,507,587 20,010,813 51.95% Report Total 428,977 -9,090,790 0 -9,466,600 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 20 of 175 0000 - Default : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes (14,396,730) (16,347,330) (5,449,110) (17,282,443) (5,760,814) (11,521,629) 66.67% 41120: Tax Increments 250,173 26,152 - - - - - 41150: Forest Cropland/Managed Forest Taxes 22,134 21,424 20,805 15,878 23,411 (7,533) -47.44% 41220: General Sales and Retailers' Discount 12,527,814 13,190,430 1,595,891 13,797,187 1,911,284 11,885,903 86.15% 43410: State Shared Revenues 1,328,147 1,360,579 - 1,395,542 - 1,395,542 100.00% 43430: Other State Shared Taxes 110,222 112,274 59,457 107,930 50,628 57,302 53.09% 43510: State General Government Grant 150,319 422,454 - 422,454 - 422,454 100.00% 48110: Interest Revenue 4,386,531 3,963,845 1,336,425 1,543,452 838,502 704,950 45.67% 48210: Rent Revenue 17,371 10,234 5,848 - - - - 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue - 715 - - - - - 49210: Transfer from General Fund - 500,000 - - - - - Total Revenues 4,395,981 3,260,777 (2,430,684) - (2,936,990) 2,936,990 315,356,861,312,270,460.00% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - Net Wage & Fringe - - - - - - - Operating - - - - - - - Report Total 4,395,981 3,260,777 (2,430,684) - (2,936,990) - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 21 of 175 1110 - County Board & Committees/Commissions : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 161,749 155,935 51,978 192,946 64,315 128,631 66.67% 43310: Other Federal Payment 25,431 - - - - - - Total Revenues 187,180 155,935 51,978 192,946 64,315 128,631 66.67% Total Wages 16,671 14,711 4,480 23,556 5,488 18,068 76.70% Total Fringes 59,083 50,991 15,557 102,139 14,514 87,625 85.79% Net Wage & Fringe 75,754 65,702 20,037 125,695 20,003 105,692 84.09% 51910: Staff Development 3,742 4,149 1,371 4,000 651 3,349 83.73% 52190: Other Professional Services 236 20 20 240 - 240 100.00% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 542 542 163 600 163 437 72.81% 53110: Postage 1,020 758 341 1,020 - 1,020 100.00% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 252 267 36 900 369 531 59.00% 53190: Office Supplies 200 - - 1,000 4,697 (3,697) 369.66% 53210: Publications & Printing 1,861 2,333 311 2,500 111 2,389 95.56% 53230: Subscriptions - - - 300 - 300 100.00% 53240: Dues & Licenses 1,569 12,881 11,312 15,646 14,077 1,569 10.03% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 47,427 15,192 15,192 20,000 18,363 1,637 8.18% 53310: Employee Mileage 12,612 11,750 3,740 14,000 2,863 11,137 79.55% 53320: Employee Lodging 4,672 4,452 1,003 3,000 756 2,244 74.80% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - - - 200 - 200 100.00% 53430: Provided Food Expense 3,537 2,044 53 3,000 35 2,965 98.82% 55180: Liability Insurance 859 974 - 845 - 845 100.00% Operating 78,529 55,361 33,541 67,251 42,085 25,166 37.42% Total Expenses 154,284 121,063 53,578 192,946 62,087 130,859 67.82% Report Total 32,896 34,872 (1,600) - 2,228 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 22 of 175 1320 - Corporation Counsel : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 809,944 955,917 318,639 1,016,123 338,708 677,416 66.67% 46135: Corporation Counsel Fees 4,200 5,708 1,508 4,500 2,499 2,001 44.46% 49310: Fund Balance Applied - - - 350,000 - 350,000 100.00% Total Revenues 814,144 961,625 320,147 1,370,623 341,207 1,029,416 75.11% Total Wages 599,395 689,249 186,607 726,318 189,630 536,688 73.89% Total Fringes 206,898 253,895 77,912 281,554 77,317 204,237 72.54% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 46,224 31,011 5,667 34,611 106 34,505 99.69% Net Wage & Fringe 760,069 912,133 258,852 973,261 266,841 706,420 72.58% 51910: Staff Development 2,005 1,017 389 2,000 85 1,915 95.75% 52117: Legal Services 3,759 19,860 36 352,000 15,105 336,895 95.71% 52140: Civil Process/Paper Fees - 179 - - 45 (45) - 52150: Transcription Services 149 297 289 300 - 300 100.00% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 488 540 174 580 183 397 68.42% 53110: Postage 1,767 1,454 560 1,600 178 1,422 88.86% 53120: Copy Expense 9 65 - - - - - 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 961 1,168 417 1,200 235 965 80.39% 53140: Tax Deed & Title Services Expense - 30 30 90 - 90 100.00% 53190: Office Supplies 386 321 102 500 115 385 76.95% 53211: Law Book Publications 4,677 5,212 1,873 5,000 1,444 3,556 71.13% 53240: Dues & Licenses 2,290 2,807 400 2,807 400 2,407 85.75% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 12,419 7,891 7,839 25,000 25,309 (309) 1.24% 53310: Employee Mileage 1,420 1,864 102 1,400 - 1,400 100.00% 53320: Employee Lodging 262 663 - 500 - 500 100.00% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 361 656 162 500 - 500 100.00% 53350: Employee Other Expenses 20 - - - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 12 - - - - - - 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 8 46 - - - - - 53930: Software Purchased 2,454 357 44 - - - - 53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 280 381 54 - - - - 55180: Liability Insurance 3,471 3,594 - 3,885 - 3,885 100.00% 55210: Premiums on Surety Bonds 100 60 - - - - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 23 of 175 1320 - Corporation Counsel : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining Operating 37,298 48,462 12,471 397,362 43,099 354,263 89.15% Total Expenses 797,367 960,595 271,322 1,370,623 309,941 1,060,683 77.39% Report Total 16,777 1,030 48,825 - 31,266 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 24 of 175 1410 - Administrator : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 541,156 518,988 172,996 536,281 178,760 357,520 66.67% 43510: State General Government Grant 18,337 - - - - - - 48510: Donations & Contributions 501 490 170 500 74 426 85.12% Total Revenues 559,995 519,478 173,166 536,781 178,835 357,946 66.68% Total Wages 343,775 355,119 95,933 379,128 102,375 276,754 73.00% Total Fringes 105,648 113,285 35,285 123,630 36,941 86,688 70.12% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 43,197 45,499 - 47,368 - 47,368 100.00% Net Wage & Fringe 406,227 422,905 131,218 455,390 139,316 316,074 69.41% 51910: Staff Development 1,084 1,250 - 1,500 - 1,500 100.00% 52190: Other Professional Services 15,314 3,337 - 15,000 - 15,000 100.00% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 1,143 1,143 346 1,200 346 854 71.14% 52990: Other Contractual Services - 387 - - - - - 53110: Postage 13 9 7 25 1 24 94.72% 53120: Copy Expense 1 - - - - - - 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 1,433 1,095 127 1,500 78 1,422 94.82% 53190: Office Supplies 2,012 1,297 473 2,000 689 1,311 65.56% 53212: Outreach/Education 245 82 - 250 - 250 100.00% 53220: Advertising/Promotion 22,242 17,971 9,903 25,000 11,391 13,609 54.44% 53240: Dues & Licenses 1,463 1,501 1,200 1,500 1,200 300 20.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 5,879 6,243 147 10,000 - 10,000 100.00% 53310: Employee Mileage 1,334 2,465 747 1,750 734 1,016 58.07% 53320: Employee Lodging 1,116 2,282 587 1,250 - 1,250 100.00% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 352 458 15 500 63 437 87.40% 53340: Employee Airfare 379 874 - 500 - 500 100.00% 53350: Employee Other Expenses 274 163 - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53430: Provided Food Expense - 200 200 150 - 150 100.00% 53440: Operating Supplies 28 51 - 100 - 100 100.00% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 10,888 11,687 626 15,000 1,136 13,864 92.42% 53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses - 42 32 - 45 (45) - 55180: Liability Insurance 2,116 2,506 - 3,166 - 3,166 100.00% Operating 67,316 55,042 14,410 81,391 15,682 65,709 80.73% Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 25 of 175 1410 - Administrator : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining Total Expenses 473,543 477,947 145,629 536,781 154,998 381,782 71.12% Report Total 86,452 41,531 27,537 - 23,836 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 26 of 175 1420 - County Clerk : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 219,406 237,353 79,118 267,135 89,045 178,090 66.67% 46110: Clerk's Fees 177,753 187,510 60,648 185,000 55,250 129,750 70.14% Total Revenues 397,159 424,863 139,765 452,135 144,295 307,840 68.09% Total Wages 243,242 238,402 73,262 276,511 76,080 200,431 72.49% Total Fringes 113,753 118,969 39,769 149,119 40,182 108,937 73.05% Net Wage & Fringe 356,996 357,371 113,031 425,631 116,262 309,369 72.68% 51910: Staff Development - 105 105 250 - 250 100.00% 52122: Interpreter Services - 67 - 500 34 466 93.23% 52190: Other Professional Services 30 945 287 50 - 50 100.00% 52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance - 17 17 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 52920: Computer Repair - 14 14 - - - - 53110: Postage 6,581 18,100 2,202 7,000 2,024 4,976 71.08% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 2,323 2,785 1,203 3,200 330 2,870 89.68% 53190: Office Supplies 3,014 2,627 627 2,500 983 1,517 60.67% 53210: Publications & Printing 1,465 1,006 353 1,000 1,094 (94) 9.40% 53230: Subscriptions 180 125 45 130 58 72 55.38% 53240: Dues & Licenses 250 - - 175 175 - - 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 333 147 147 150 - 150 100.00% 53310: Employee Mileage - - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53320: Employee Lodging - 252 - 500 - 500 100.00% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53350: Employee Other Expenses - - - 100 - 100 100.00% 53420: Medical Supplies - 74 - - - - - 53430: Provided Food Expense 95 - - - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 5,494 5,369 1,699 7,000 3,208 3,792 54.17% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses - 95 - - - - - 53920: Cell Phones & Accessories 166 - - - - - - 53930: Software Purchased - 209 - 200 - 200 100.00% 55180: Liability Insurance 1,839 1,989 - 2,249 - 2,249 100.00% Operating 21,770 33,927 6,698 26,504 7,906 18,598 70.17% Total Expenses 378,765 391,298 119,729 452,135 124,168 327,966 72.54% Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 27 of 175 1420 - County Clerk : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining Report Total 18,394 33,565 20,036 - 20,126 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 28 of 175 1430 - Human Resources : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 551,792 621,340 207,113 658,967 219,656 439,311 66.67% Total Revenues 551,792 621,340 207,113 658,967 219,656 439,311 66.67% Total Wages 430,617 521,590 143,336 559,131 152,286 406,845 72.76% Total Fringes 106,429 148,257 44,628 179,679 47,471 132,208 73.58% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 127,751 158,471 - 170,659 - 170,659 100.00% Net Wage & Fringe 409,294 511,376 187,964 568,151 199,757 368,394 64.84% 51910: Staff Development 1,154 1,438 808 6,000 509 5,491 91.52% 52116: Consultant Fees - - - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 52125: Purchased Services 12,400 53,418 2,375 39,000 26,588 12,413 31.83% 52190: Other Professional Services 14,853 18,626 8,497 13,500 3,413 10,087 74.72% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 495 549 183 600 183 417 69.48% 52990: Other Contractual Services 11,575 10,799 2,712 13,700 4,248 9,452 68.99% 53110: Postage 141 158 59 250 18 232 92.90% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 315 323 86 500 332 168 33.61% 53190: Office Supplies 253 82 42 400 39 361 90.13% 53220: Advertising/Promotion 182 124 124 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53230: Subscriptions 424 - - 500 - 500 100.00% 53240: Dues & Licenses 1,263 - - 1,000 218 782 78.20% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 2,674 3,209 1,864 3,800 542 3,259 85.75% 53310: Employee Mileage 85 783 454 750 196 554 73.92% 53320: Employee Lodging - 232 232 1,000 196 804 80.40% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - 67 67 250 56 194 77.60% 53340: Employee Airfare - - - 750 - 750 100.00% 53350: Employee Other Expenses 112 - - 750 40 710 94.67% 53430: Provided Food Expense - - - - 55 (55) - 53440: Operating Supplies 67 1,997 904 1,000 25 975 97.50% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 481 - - 500 217 283 56.50% 53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 2,583 - - 1,500 405 1,095 73.00% 55180: Liability Insurance 2,698 2,957 - 3,066 - 3,066 100.00% Operating 51,755 94,762 18,406 90,816 37,280 53,536 58.95% Total Expenses 461,049 606,138 206,370 658,967 237,036 421,930 64.03% Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 29 of 175 1430 - Human Resources : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining Report Total 90,743 15,202 743 - (17,381) - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 30 of 175 1440 - Elections : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 106,500 59,050 19,683 85,500 28,500 57,000 66.67% 47410: General Government Support Cty Depts 18,600 26,597 - 24,000 - 24,000 100.00% Total Revenues 125,100 85,647 19,683 109,500 28,500 81,000 73.97% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - Net Wage & Fringe - - - - - - - 52190: Other Professional Services 600 300 300 600 300 300 50.00% 53110: Postage - - - 200 - 200 100.00% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 764 255 222 1,000 315 685 68.49% 53190: Office Supplies 1,126 1,153 1,153 5,000 1,441 3,559 71.18% 53210: Publications & Printing 37,981 38,765 38,207 35,000 2,241 32,759 93.60% 53310: Employee Mileage 821 783 558 600 207 393 65.56% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 79 - - 100 - 100 100.00% 53430: Provided Food Expense 39 130 - - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 74,294 14,077 12,919 65,000 48,228 16,772 25.80% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 90 - - 2,000 - 2,000 100.00% Operating 115,795 55,464 53,360 109,500 52,732 56,768 51.84% Total Expenses 115,795 55,464 53,360 109,500 52,732 56,768 51.84% Report Total 9,305 30,184 (33,676) - (24,232) - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 31 of 175 1450 - Information Technology : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 2,739,353 2,697,446 899,149 2,769,692 923,231 1,846,461 66.67% 47310: General Government Other Local Gov 9,472 11,518 - 8,000 (19) 8,019 100.24% 47410: General Government Support Cty Depts - 103,800 - 115,000 - 115,000 100.00% 48310: Property Sales Revenue 3,020 12,254 4,000 2,500 - 2,500 100.00% 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue - 1,059 - - 73 (73) - Total Revenues 2,751,845 2,826,077 903,149 2,895,192 923,284 1,971,907 68.11% Total Wages 1,099,159 1,123,127 304,524 1,175,421 322,245 853,177 72.58% Total Fringes 414,730 430,659 134,699 455,912 129,858 326,054 71.52% Net Wage & Fringe 1,513,890 1,553,786 439,224 1,631,334 452,103 1,179,231 72.29% 51910: Staff Development 9,868 4,342 - 5,000 - 5,000 100.00% 52125: Purchased Services 54,017 76,025 4,818 65,000 11,424 53,576 82.42% 52190: Other Professional Services 45,064 6,991 - 50,000 9,425 40,575 81.15% 52240: Telephone/Dictaphone 78,747 73,166 25,511 81,000 26,249 54,751 67.59% 52250: Cellular Phone Service (2,758) 7,700 2,060 5,000 2,518 2,482 49.65% 52430: Building Maintenance - 61 - - - - - 53110: Postage 166 41 - 100 - 100 100.00% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 8,215 (7,702) 39,493 500 45,649 (45,149) 9,029.87% 53190: Office Supplies 366 237 12 500 106 394 78.75% 53212: Outreach/Education 25 - - - - - - 53230: Subscriptions - 200 - 400 - 400 100.00% 53240: Dues & Licenses - - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 752,200 839,529 622,736 821,000 631,591 189,409 23.07% 53310: Employee Mileage 1,837 1,996 733 2,000 282 1,718 85.90% 53320: Employee Lodging - 1,254 373 - - - - 53330: Employee Meal Expense - 515 119 - - - - 53350: Employee Other Expenses - - - 300 - 300 100.00% 53440: Operating Supplies 1,353 2,540 412 1,000 1,288 (288) 28.85% 53470: Fuel Expenses 754 66 66 300 163 137 45.75% 53490: Other Operating Supplies 214 898 - - - - - 53610: Other Repairs and Maintenance Supplies - - - - 1,173 (1,173) - 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 10 15 - - - - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 32 of 175 1450 - Information Technology : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 53930: Software Purchased 60 - - - - - - 53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 234,054 195,199 107,082 215,000 98,384 116,616 54.24% 53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses - 33 - - - - - 55180: Liability Insurance 13,825 14,163 - 16,508 - 16,508 100.00% 55310: Rents and Leases 2,496 - - - - - - Operating 1,200,512 1,217,269 803,415 1,263,858 828,254 435,604 34.47% Total Expenses 2,714,401 2,771,056 1,242,639 2,895,192 1,280,356 1,614,836 55.78% Report Total 37,444 55,021 (339,490) - (357,072) - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 33 of 175 1510 - Finance : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 637,877 659,214 219,738 708,595 236,198 472,397 66.67% 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 60 45 - 100 - 100 100.00% 48810: Rebates 12,336 16,549 4,299 17,500 3,637 13,863 79.22% Total Revenues 650,273 675,808 224,037 726,195 239,836 486,360 66.97% Total Wages 393,964 399,997 115,092 451,912 107,890 344,021 76.13% Total Fringes 174,469 200,221 68,562 214,033 60,232 153,801 71.86% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 42,260 45,337 1,364 48,979 - 48,979 100.00% Net Wage & Fringe 526,173 554,881 182,290 616,965 168,122 448,843 72.75% 51910: Staff Development 595 295 - 2,000 - 2,000 100.00% 52116: Consultant Fees 2,250 10,000 1,000 7,000 - 7,000 100.00% 52119: Accounting Services 92,566 97,242 - 90,000 - 90,000 100.00% 53110: Postage 277 274 266 500 483 17 3.45% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 915 802 291 1,000 187 813 81.31% 53150: Check Printing - 1,968 1,968 2,000 2,103 (103) 5.15% 53190: Office Supplies 492 195 95 500 - 500 100.00% 53240: Dues & Licenses 10 - - 100 - 100 100.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 248 - - 500 - 500 100.00% 53310: Employee Mileage 39 129 56 250 - 250 100.00% 53320: Employee Lodging - - - 750 - 750 100.00% 53330: Employee Meal Expense - - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53340: Employee Airfare - - - - - - - 53350: Employee Other Expenses 476 - - 250 - 250 100.00% 53440: Operating Supplies 93 116 57 250 - 250 100.00% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 192 187 54 250 - 250 100.00% 55180: Liability Insurance 3,715 3,555 - 3,630 - 3,630 100.00% Operating 101,867 114,764 3,787 109,230 2,773 106,457 97.46% Total Expenses 628,040 669,645 186,077 726,195 170,895 555,300 76.47% Report Total 22,233 6,163 37,961 - 68,941 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 34 of 175 1520 - County Treasurer : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes (153,082) (114,444) (38,148) (127,454) (42,485) (84,970) 66.67% 41810: Interest on Taxes 316,304 371,733 109,053 310,000 128,238 181,762 58.63% 41811: Penalties on Taxes 161,426 191,171 56,302 155,000 65,015 89,985 58.05% 46120: Treasurer's Fees 156,107 171,243 82,973 125,000 89,493 35,507 28.41% 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 29,150 - - 12,500 - 12,500 100.00% Total Revenues 509,905 619,704 210,180 475,046 240,262 234,784 49.42% Total Wages 209,935 224,250 64,627 272,690 73,469 199,221 73.06% Total Fringes 80,333 91,965 29,650 101,720 31,099 70,621 69.43% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 362 1,852 1,364 2,200 - 2,200 100.00% Net Wage & Fringe 290,629 318,067 95,641 376,611 104,568 272,042 72.23% 51910: Staff Development 250 285 125 1,500 - 1,500 100.00% 52115: Maintenance Services 810 765 - 1,200 - 1,200 100.00% 52152: Bank Service Charges 2,458 12,047 4,672 6,000 - 6,000 100.00% 52165: Contracted Security 12,309 12,716 3,318 14,000 6,028 7,972 56.94% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 542 601 182 600 183 417 69.47% 52920: Computer Repair - 14 14 200 - 200 100.00% 52990: Other Contractual Services - 37 - - - - - 53110: Postage 9,550 8,996 3,740 10,000 2,368 7,632 76.32% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 4,565 4,222 833 4,800 489 4,311 89.81% 53140: Tax Deed & Title Services Expense 2,902 40,377 18,161 10,000 35,046 (25,046) 250.46% 53190: Office Supplies 4,092 2,010 866 4,000 716 3,284 82.11% 53210: Publications & Printing - 712 712 900 - 900 100.00% 53240: Dues & Licenses 100 100 100 200 100 100 50.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 7,273 22,152 7,621 13,000 12,907 93 0.71% 53310: Employee Mileage 844 288 - 600 - 600 100.00% 53320: Employee Lodging 615 618 - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 156 155 - 200 - 200 100.00% 53350: Employee Other Expenses - 457 - - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 16,820 16,352 - 18,000 - 18,000 100.00% 53510: Repair and Maintenance Supplies 309 324 - - - - - 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses - - 18 - 30 (30) - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 35 of 175 1520 - County Treasurer : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 53920: Cell Phones & Accessories - 15 - - - - - 53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 1,305 - - - - - - 55180: Liability Insurance 2,181 2,279 - 2,235 - 2,235 100.00% 57410: Losses 6,874 25,967 5,996 10,000 2,979 7,021 70.21% Operating 73,954 151,488 46,359 98,435 60,848 37,587 38.18% Total Expenses 364,584 469,555 141,999 475,046 165,416 309,629 65.18% Report Total 145,322 150,148 68,181 - 74,846 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 36 of 175 1535 - Self Insurance : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 48410: Insurance Recoveries 1,746,479 1,633,997 49,989 1,200,000 38,005 1,161,995 96.83% 49210: Transfer from General Fund 1,500,000 - - - - - - 49270: Transfer from Internal Service Fund 10,318,809 11,582,555 3,846,378 11,750,000 3,970,752 7,779,248 66.21% 49271: Transfer from Internal Service Fund - Dental - 451,864 149,954 450,000 156,199 293,801 65.29% Total Revenues 13,565,288 13,668,415 4,046,320 13,400,000 4,164,955 9,235,045 68.92% Total Wages 152,161 183,563 149,313 150,000 136,322 13,678 9.12% Total Fringes 106,652 146,518 50,895 250,000 72,875 177,125 70.85% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 148,700 157,596 - 157,994 - 157,994 100.00% Net Wage & Fringe 407,513 487,677 200,207 557,994 209,197 348,797 62.51% 52110: Medical and Dental Services 21,778 8,490 600 - 900 (900) - 52116: Consultant Fees 75,720 80,649 37,181 80,000 22,449 57,551 71.94% 52190: Other Professional Services 54,578 51,048 16,845 60,000 16,403 43,597 72.66% 52990: Other Contractual Services 770 465 - - - - - 53190: Office Supplies 17 - - - - - - 53220: Advertising/Promotion - 642 642 - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 60 58 - - 6,637 (6,637) - 55190: Insurance Premium & Claim Costs 10,671,872 11,878,516 3,335,816 12,247,506 3,021,660 9,225,846 75.33% 55191: Insurance Premium & Claim Costs - Dental 427,869 449,271 156,058 450,000 155,610 294,390 65.42% 55910: Other Fixed Charges 4,534 4,775 - 4,500 - 4,500 100.00% Operating 11,257,196 12,473,913 3,547,142 12,842,006 3,223,659 9,618,347 74.90% Total Expenses 11,664,709 12,961,590 3,747,349 13,400,000 3,432,856 9,967,144 74.38% Report Total 1,900,579 706,825 298,971 - 732,100 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 37 of 175 1538 - RHS - Retirement Health Savings : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 300,000 - - - - - - 49310: Fund Balance Applied - - - 150,000 - 150,000 100.00% Total Revenues 300,000 - - 150,000 - 150,000 100.00% Total Wages 32,908 133,351 50,661 150,000 53,782 96,218 64.15% Total Fringes - - - - - - - Net Wage & Fringe 32,908 133,351 50,661 150,000 53,782 96,218 64.15% Operating - - - - - - - Total Expenses 32,908 133,351 50,661 150,000 53,782 96,218 64.15% Report Total 267,092 (133,351) (50,661) - (53,782) - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 38 of 175 1540 - Risk & Property Management/Liability Insurance : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 48110: Interest Revenue 4,797 45,271 45,271 45,000 - 45,000 100.00% 48410: Insurance Recoveries 396,100 56,844 20,229 100,000 25,000 75,000 75.00% 49270: Transfer from Internal Service Fund 890,000 920,000 - 920,000 - 920,000 100.00% Total Revenues 1,290,897 1,022,115 65,500 1,065,000 25,000 1,040,000 97.65% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 38,439 40,574 - 44,294 - 44,294 100.00% Net Wage & Fringe 38,439 40,574 - 44,294 - 44,294 100.00% 52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance 77,226 125,709 25,179 150,000 29,518 120,482 80.32% 53212: Outreach/Education - - - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 3,225 3,386 - 3,000 - 3,000 100.00% 53420: Medical Supplies 2,361 7,566 - 5,000 764 4,236 84.72% 55190: Insurance Premium & Claim Costs 394,873 1,046,135 537,035 766,706 300,623 466,083 60.79% Operating 477,686 1,182,796 562,214 925,706 330,904 594,802 64.25% 58110: New Vehicles 127,596 71,432 45,229 90,000 43,820 46,181 51.31% 58130: New Computer Equipment - - - 5,000 - 5,000 100.00% 58000: Capital Outlay 127,596 71,432 45,229 95,000 43,820 51,181 53.87% Total Expenses 643,720 1,294,802 607,442 1,065,000 374,724 690,276 64.81% Report Total 647,177 (272,687) (541,943) - (349,724) - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 39 of 175 1545 - Workers Compensation : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 48410: Insurance Recoveries - - - - 3,446 (3,446) - 49270: Transfer from Internal Service Fund 634,356 717,796 233,972 650,000 222,840 427,160 65.72% Total Revenues 634,356 717,796 233,972 650,000 226,286 423,714 65.19% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 23,470 24,730 - 35,994 - 35,994 100.00% Net Wage & Fringe 23,470 24,730 - 35,994 - 35,994 100.00% 52190: Other Professional Services 815 634 634 1,000 2,046 (1,046) 104.59% 52990: Other Contractual Services 60,000 60,000 30,000 30,000 10,500 19,500 65.00% 55190: Insurance Premium & Claim Costs 362,491 367,181 102,919 583,006 82,443 500,563 85.86% Operating 423,307 427,815 133,553 614,006 94,989 519,017 84.53% Total Expenses 446,777 452,545 133,553 650,000 94,989 555,011 85.39% Report Total 187,580 265,251 100,419 - 131,297 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 40 of 175 1565 - Fleet Vehicles : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 47330: Transportation Other Local Gov 155,414 127,275 36,971 150,000 41,189 108,812 72.54% 47430: Transportation Cty Depts 12,850 12,743 3,673 - 1,823 (1,823) - Total Revenues 168,264 140,018 40,643 150,000 43,011 106,989 71.33% Total Wages - - - - - - - Total Fringes - - - - - - - Net Wage & Fringe - - - - - - - 53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 153,629 140,690 43,625 150,000 53,054 96,946 64.63% Operating 153,629 140,690 43,625 150,000 53,054 96,946 64.63% Total Expenses 153,629 140,690 43,625 150,000 53,054 96,946 64.63% Report Total 14,635 (672) (2,982) - (10,042) - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 41 of 175 1610 - Facilities : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 41110: General Property Taxes 2,248,991 2,229,286 743,095 1,934,956 644,985 1,289,971 66.67% 47410: General Government Support Cty Depts - (194) - - - - - 48210: Rent Revenue 62,840 220,560 22,055 336,750 119,006 217,744 64.66% 48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 1,228 631 218 - 56 (56) - Total Revenues 2,313,059 2,450,283 765,368 2,271,706 764,047 1,507,659 66.37% Total Wages 764,611 738,874 200,165 812,546 218,205 594,342 73.15% Total Fringes 285,058 282,801 83,985 317,896 96,825 221,071 69.54% 51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 140,980 156,972 49,221 179,254 64,884 114,370 63.80% Net Wage & Fringe 908,689 864,703 234,929 951,189 250,146 701,042 73.70% 51910: Staff Development 7,735 1,825 1,675 7,500 2,415 5,085 67.80% 52190: Other Professional Services 19,927 16,180 16,180 14,000 - 14,000 100.00% 52210: Water & Sewer 51,303 57,086 12,108 60,000 13,072 46,928 78.21% 52220: Electricity 282,225 334,675 102,391 300,000 135,087 164,913 54.97% 52230: Gas for Heating 111,151 108,169 57,445 125,000 66,269 58,731 46.98% 52250: Cellular Phone Service 2,125 1,745 529 5,500 1,499 4,001 72.75% 52420: Grounds Maintenance 22,970 59,821 11,048 25,000 6,810 18,190 72.76% 52430: Building Maintenance 175,558 202,190 98,688 175,000 105,968 69,032 39.45% 52930: Refuse Collection Services 31,231 38,367 11,914 30,000 11,949 18,051 60.17% 52990: Other Contractual Services 335,704 499,938 119,109 400,000 99,257 300,743 75.19% 53110: Postage 209 145 99 200 15 185 92.44% 53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 518 657 293 930 159 771 82.95% 53190: Office Supplies 270 459 86 500 267 233 46.52% 53240: Dues & Licenses 1,220 505 505 1,000 225 775 77.50% 53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 1,140 2,314 2,314 6,000 5,597 403 6.71% 53310: Employee Mileage 449 1,290 516 1,400 428 972 69.45% 53320: Employee Lodging - 430 430 1,500 - 1,500 100.00% 53330: Employee Meal Expense 142 156 156 - - - - 53350: Employee Other Expenses 1,247 - 35 - 128 (128) - 53430: Provided Food Expense 896 - - - - - - 53440: Operating Supplies 108,346 85,752 24,441 90,000 21,045 68,955 76.62% 53450: Uniform Expense/Supplies 12,644 9,080 3,291 15,000 2,863 12,137 80.91% Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 42 of 175 1610 - Facilities : Department Overview FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26 Actual Actual April Operating Budget April Balance Percent Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining 53470: Fuel Expenses 15,359 5,237 1,451 10,000 4,363 5,637 56.37% 53710: Roadway Supplies 17,966 59,461 22,609 35,000 20,907 14,093 40.27% 53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 190 - - - - - - 53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 4,709 1,017 27 3,500 1,354 2,146 61.32% 55180: Liability Insurance 12,465 16,308 - 13,487 - 13,487 100.00% 55310: Rents and Leases - 632 - - - - - Operating 1,217,698 1,503,437 487,339 1,320,517 499,678 820,839 62.16% Total Expenses 2,126,387 2,368,140 722,267 2,271,706 749,824 1,521,882 66.99% Report Total 186,672 82,143 43,101 - 14,223 - - Print Date May 29, 2026 Page 43 of 175 County Wide Cash & Investments Wells Fargo Balance $3,000,694.10 LGIP - State Investment Pool 16,709,978.62 Investments with Advisor 64,882,864.43 Bond Investment 4,232,807.64 TOTAL 88,826,344.79 2026 / 2025 2025 / 2024 2024 / 2023 Vehicle Registration Fees 41170 2026 2025 2024 2023 Variance Variance Variance Annual Budget 1,695,000.00 1,750,000.00 875,000.00 865,000.00 (55,000.00) 875,000.00 10,000.00 Budget per Month 141,250.00 145,833.33 72,916.67 72,083.33 (4,583.33) 72,916.67 833.33 January registrations (rec'd in February) 133,411.21 135,921.40 87,557.88 63,709.13 (2,510.19) 48,363.52 23,848.75 February registrations (rec'd in March) 133,985.55 127,742.01 118,878.62 62,764.89 6,243.54 8,863.39 56,113.73 March registrations (rec'd in April) 166,187.00 159,990.63 137,072.00 81,873.51 6,196.37 22,918.63 55,198.49 April registrations (rec'd in May) 153,301.87 154,860.00 75,579.00 (1,558.13) 79,281.00 May registrations (rec'd in June) 169,280.00 155,872.75 82,375.50 13,407.25 73,497.25 June registrations (rec'd in July) 162,334.00 152,334.50 81,374.13 9,999.50 70,960.37 July registrations (rec'd in August) 162,647.00 143,486.25 79,360.88 19,160.75 64,125.37 August registrations (rec'd in September) 137,754.00 170,786.00 79,445.12 (33,032.00) 91,340.88 September registrations (rec'd in October) 174,073.25 162,758.51 69,739.00 11,314.74 93,019.51 October registrations (rec'd in November) 154,295.50 153,435.96 70,785.00 859.54 82,650.96 November registrations (rec'd in December) 118,007.00 118,398.00 66,472.90 (391.00) 51,925.10 December registrations (rec'd in January) 129,166.74 129,439.88 62,012.10 (273.14) 67,427.78 Totals 433,583.76 1,784,513.40 1,684,880.35 875,491.16 9,929.72 99,633.05 809,389.19 Average Month 144,527.92 148,709.45 140,406.70 72,957.60 2026 / 2025 2025 / 2024 2024 / 2023 Sales Tax Progress 41220 2026 2025 2024 2023 Variance Variance Variance Annual Budget 13,797,187.00 12,537,000.00 11,600,000.00 10,500,000.00 1,260,187.00 937,000.00 1,100,000.00 Budget per Month 1,149,765.58 1,044,750.00 966,666.67 875,000.00 105,015.58 78,083.33 91,666.67 January (rec'd in March) 954,386.87 810,022.86 800,671.86 783,190.93 144,364.01 9,351.00 17,480.93 February (rec'd in April) 956,817.08 785,796.25 581,576.20 723,882.01 171,020.83 204,220.05 (142,305.81) March (rec'd in May) 1,176,506.73 1,260,438.65 935,748.93 (83,931.92) 324,689.72 April (rec'd in June) 855,706.78 912,048.26 1,251,098.80 (56,341.48) (339,050.54) May (rec'd in July) 1,551,604.61 949,715.53 1,038,445.70 601,889.08 (88,730.17) June (rec'd in August) 1,231,677.54 1,274,785.88 1,364,100.14 (43,108.34) (89,314.26) July (rec'd in September) 1,054,431.19 1,033,141.16 1,120,065.36 21,290.03 (86,924.20) August (rec'd in October) 1,474,520.00 1,121,069.13 908,168.26 353,450.87 212,900.87 September (rec'd in November) 856,532.63 1,277,272.72 1,294,012.64 (420,740.09) (16,739.92) October (rec'd in December) 1,162,147.44 960,406.06 1,011,113.57 201,741.38 (50,707.51) November (rec'd in January) 1,084,486.56 1,349,867.36 691,494.45 (265,380.80) 658,372.91 December (rec'd in February) 1,146,727.61 1,006,555.96 1,511,369.72 140,171.65 (504,813.76) Totals 1,911,203.95 13,190,160.20 12,527,548.77 12,632,690.51 315,384.84 662,611.43 (105,141.74) Average Month 955,601.98 1,099,180.02 1,043,962.40 1,052,724.21 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MONTHLY REPORT As of April 30, 2026 Page 44 of 175 2026 St. Croix County Capital Improvement Plan Project Status Report Dated: April 30, 2026 Year Prior Prior Years 2026 2026 Remaining Revenues: Budgets Actual Budget YTD Balance Property/Asset Sales 150,000 8,525 Grants/Other Govts 1,778,744 Bonds & Interest - 65,552 Total Revenues 1,928,744 74,077 Expenses: General Public Buildings 7140 10001 2026 Building Remodeling/Furniture/Plumbing 200,000 9,578 190,422 7320 10004 2026 Fleet Vehicle Replacement 260,000 93,576 166,424 7140 10005 2026 Equipment/Electrical Equipment 65,000 53,277 11,723 7140 10006 2026 HVAC Replacement 125,000 71,885 53,115 7140 10007 2026 Safety and Security 45,000 44,064 936 7140 10106 2022 Government Center Expansion79,743,000 80,060,553 198,028 (515,582) 7140 10110 2026 GC South Parking Lot 150,000 2,714 147,286 Information Technology 7150 10002 2026 IT Recurring Projects 150,000 91,755 58,245 Health & Human Services 7160 10003 2026 replacement vehicles for ADRC 55,000 55,000 Public Protection 7210 10000 2026 Squad Cars 550,000 399,589 150,411 7210 10135 2026 Squad Car Tablet Replacement 129,000 128,855 145 Highway 7310 10115 2025 Hudson Highway Facility Replacement7,400,000 1,963,951 2,696,168 2,739,881 Emergency Services 7260 10102 2025 Network Switches Microwave Radio Infrastructure273,000 256,835 closed 7260 10142 2026 DC Battery power replacement 60,000 60,000 Medical Examiner 7120 10080 2026 Stryker Power Pro XT Stretcher 16,000 12,789 Closed Parks 7620 10075 2026 HWY 35 bike Loop Trail - Phase II 27,799 2,236,000 34,455 2,173,746 7620 10035 2026 Parks Equipment 35,000 18,569 16,431 7620 10098 2026 Park Entrance Kiosks 50,000 50,000 7620 10099 2024 Glen Hills campground flush station920,000 948,558 (28,558) 7620 10088 2025 GHP Whipering Oaks restroom building200,000 22,146 177,854 Closed 7620 10125 2026 Eckert Blufflands Park Development 500,000 500,000 Total Expenses88,536,000 83,279,843 4,626,000 4,033,156 5,829,626 January 1, 2026 Fund Balance 10,677,372 Plus 2026 Revenues 74,077 Minus 2026 Expenses 4,033,156 Current Ending Fund Balance 6,718,293 Reserved for Approved Projects 5,829,626 Unreserved Fund Balance 888,667 Page 45 of 175 Consideration of Changing Primary Provider of Banking Services to US Bank Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Denise Anderson, Treasurer Date: June 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Consideration of Changing Primary Provider of Banking Services to US Bank Background Information: Per Investment Policy Section VI, the Administration Committee must approve a change to the primary provider of banking services. St. Croix County has used Wells Fargo for more than a decade. Upon review of services and comparison of costs, the Investment Committee authorized the use of US Bank as a public depository and recommended changing the primary banking to US Bank under the State of Wisconsin contract of services. The change will cut banking fees in half, saving approximately $14,000 per year. Page 46 of 175 Resolution Amending Rules of the Board of Supervisors Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel Date: June 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Amending Rules of the Board of Supervisors Background Information: The Rules of the Board of Supervisors were initially adopted in March 1992 and have been amended several times over the last three decades. (See current Rules of the Board of Supervisors - https://www.sccwi.gov/477/County-Board-of- Supervisors). The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) has provided training and templates regarding rules governing county boards in Wisconsin. The attached proposed Rules of the Board of Supervisors is a complete rewrite of the current Rules mirroring the template provided by the WCA while incorporating St. Croix County specific items. Some of the additions to the Rules are as follows: - Format and spacing consistent with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. - The addition of an Executive Committee has been added consistent with the requirements set forth in the updated Chapter 90 - Code of Ethics - located in Section 2.05 - Committees of the County Board and Other Boards and Commissions. - The addition of a Rules of Conduct section for County Board Supervisors located in Section 2.12 - Board Member Rules of Conduct. - The addition of a section addressing the use of cell phones during meetings is located in Section 4.05 - Personal Electronic Devices. - The addition of an enforcement section to ensure the Rules of Conduct are addressed accordingly, located in Section 5.01 - Enforcement. Page 47 of 175 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RULES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1 WHEREAS, it is one of the Administration Committee’s responsibilities to recommend 2 changes to the Rules of the Board of Supervisors; and 3 4 WHEREAS, the Administration Committee has reviewed and recommends that 5 amendments be made to the Rules. 6 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of 8 Supervisors that the attached amendments to the Rules of the Board of Supervisors of St. Croix 9 County, Wisconsin are hereby adopted. 10 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the 12 amendments to the Rules of the Board of Supervisors attached hereto are effective immediately. Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 48 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors Page 49 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 2 Contents St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors ...................................................................................................1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................4 Section 1 Purpose and Definitions ...................................................................................................................4 1.01 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................4 1.02 Interpretation .......................................................................................................................................4 1.03 Role .......................................................................................................................................................4 1.04 Definitions .............................................................................................................................................5 Section 2 County Board Organization ..............................................................................................................5 2.01 Supervisory Districts and Terms ...........................................................................................................5 2.02 County Board Meetings ........................................................................................................................7 2.03 County Board Meeting Agenda Responsibilities ..................................................................................9 2.04 County Website and Official Directory .............................................................................................. 10 2.05 Committees of the County Board and Other Boards and Commissions ........................................... 10 2.06 Absences, Vacancies and Removal .................................................................................................... 26 2.07 County Board Member Compensation .............................................................................................. 27 2.08 County Board Meeting Seating Arrangements .................................................................................. 28 2.09 Board Relations with the County Administrator and Department Heads ......................................... 29 2.10 Official Statements by Board Members ............................................................................................ 29 2.11 Closed Session at Committee Meetings – Attendance ...................................................................... 29 2.12 Board Member Rules of Conduct ...................................................................................................... 29 Section 3 County Board Officers ................................................................................................................... 31 Page 50 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 3 3.01 County Board Chair ............................................................................................................................ 31 3.02 County Board Vice Chair .................................................................................................................... 32 3.03 Chair Pro Tem .................................................................................................................................... 33 3.04 Chairs and Vice Chairs of Committees ............................................................................................... 33 Section 4 Rules of Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 33 4.01 Parliamentary Authority .................................................................................................................... 33 4.02 Committee of the Whole ................................................................................................................... 33 4.03 Remote Attendance at Meetings....................................................................................................... 34 4.04 Order of Business ............................................................................................................................... 35 4.05 Personal Electronic Devices ............................................................................................................... 36 4.06 Recognition, Debate, and Voting at County Board Meetings ............................................................ 36 4.07 Public Decorum and Comment .......................................................................................................... 38 4.08 Reconsideration ................................................................................................................................. 40 4.09 Resolutions – Form and Introduction ................................................................................................ 40 4.10 Suspension and Amendment to Rules ............................................................................................... 41 Section 5 Enforcement .................................................................................................................................. 41 5.01 Procedure of Enforcement ................................................................................................................ 41 History of Rules of the Board of Supervisors ....................................................................................................... 45 Page 51 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 4 Introduction St. Croix County is a body corporate of the State of Wisconsin. On April 1, 2004, it became a self-organized county pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.10 (intro). The county seat is located at 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin. St. Croix County exercises its powers through the Board of Supervisors. Vision: To be the county that delivers service with compassion and respect for people and the environment. Mission: We will strengthen our social and economic future by providing health, safety, and well-being for all. Effective Date: This restatement to the Rules shall be effective July 7, 2026. Section 1 Purpose and Definitions 1.01 Purpose The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (referred to as the “County Board” or “Board”) recognizes and understands the importance of county government, and the programs and services it provides, to the citizens of St. Croix County. The County Board further recognizes County citizens’ rightful expectation that the financial resources provided by the County through tax levy and other sources be invested in a wise and deliberate manner. Therefore, in recognition of these principles, the County Board hereby adopts the following County Board Rules (referred to as “Board Rules” or “Rules”) in order to promote orderly and efficient rules of governance for the County Board and all county-related governmental bodies. County Board Supervisors are elected on a non-partisan ballot and serve all residents of their districts regardless of political affiliation. 1.02 Interpretation These Board Rules are not intended to, and shall not, supersede any requirements or provisions in the Wisconsin Statutes. In the event of any conflict between the Wisconsin Statutes and these Board Rules, the Wisconsin Statutes shall take precedence. 1.03 Role The role of the County Board is to set the strategic mission and priorities for the County, establish the general policies by which the County is guided in its management of County affairs, consider and act upon resolutions and ordinances, provide financial oversight and build community relationships in support of the mission and Page 52 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 5 priorities. The County Board selects the County Administrator and monitors and assesses the County Administrator’s management of the daily operations and implementation of policy. 1.04 Definitions 1. County Board Chair. The County Board Chair is referred to throughout these Rules as the “Board Chair.” 2. Standing Committees. Under these Rules, Standing Committees are the Health and Human Services Board, Administration Committee, Community Development Committee, Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, and Transportation Committee. 3. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. In all matters not specifically provided for in these Rules, Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, and all subsequent editions thereof, shall govern in all matters in which they are applicable, and shall be referred to throughout these Rules as “Robert’s Rules.” Section 2 County Board Organization 2.01 Supervisory Districts and Terms The County Board shall be comprised of one Supervisor from each of the 19 supervisory districts within the County. Supervisors shall be elected at the election to be held the first Tuesday in April in even-numbered years and shall take office on the third Tuesday in April in even-numbered years. The County Board of Supervisors shall serve a two-year term expiring on the third Tuesday in April. District Municipalities District 1 Town of Somerset Wards 1, 2 Town of Star Prairie Ward 4 Village of Somerset Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 District 2 Town of St. Joseph Wards 1, 2, 3 Town of Somerset Wards 3, 4, 5, 6 District 3 Town of Hudson Wards 3, 4, 5, 6 Town of Richmond Ward 3 Town of St. Joseph Wards 4, 5, 6 District 4 Town of Hudson Wards 1, 2 Village of North Hudson Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Page 53 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 6 District Municipalities District 5 City of Hudson Wards 1, 2, 9, 10 District 6 City of Hudson Wards 5, 6, 11, 12 District 7 City of Hudson Wards 3, 4, 7, 8 District 8 Town of Hudson Wards 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 District 9 Town of Troy Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 District 10 Town of Kinnickinnic Ward 2 Town of Troy Wards 7, 8 City of River Falls Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 District 11 Town of Stanton Ward 2 Town of Star Prairie Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 Village of Star Prairie Ward 1 City of New Richmond Ward 3 District 12 City of New Richmond Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 District 13 City of New Richmond Wards 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 District 14 Town of Erin Prairie Ward 1 Town of Richmond Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Town of Warren Ward 1 District 15 Town of Kinnickinnic Wards 1, 3 Town of Pleasant Valley Ward 1 Town of Warren Wards 2, 3 Village of Roberts Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 Page 54 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 7 District Municipalities District 16 Town of Hammond Wards 1, 2, 3 Town of Rush River Ward 1 Village of Hammond Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 District 17 Town of Cylon Ward 1 Town of Emerald Ward 1 Town of Forest Ward 1 Town of Glenwood Ward 1 Town of Stanton Ward 1 Village of Deer Park Ward 1 City of Glenwood City Wards 1, 2 District 18 Town of Baldwin Ward 2 Village of Baldwin Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 District 19 Town of Baldwin Ward 1 Town of Cady Ward 1 Town of Eau Galle Wards 1, 2 Town of Springfield Ward 1 Village of Spring Valley Ward 3 Village of Wilson Ward 1 Village of Woodville Wards 1, 2 2.02 County Board Meetings The two-year period of time between the organizational meetings shall constitute a session of the County Board, and any business pending and upon which the Board has not acted prior to the close of a session can no longer be acted upon without being reintroduced. 1. The Organizational Meeting. On the third Tuesday in April in even-numbered years, after each Spring general election at which County Board Members are elected for full terms, the County Board will meet and shall: a. Organize, receive orientation training and transact general business. b. Elect a member Board Chair to perform the duties set forth in Wis. Stat. § 59.12(1). Page 55 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 8 c. Elect a member Vice Chair to perform the duties set forth in Wis. Stat. § 59.12(2). d. The Corporation Counsel shall serve as Chair Pro Tempore of the Organizational Meeting until such time as the County Board elects the Board Chair. Persons nominated for Board Chair and Board Vice Chair are allowed 10 minutes to speak and answer questions. Voting shall take place by written secret ballot and the County Clerk and County Administrator shall serve as ballot clerks. A majority of votes of the Board Members present shall be necessary to elect the Board Chair and Board Vice Chair. e. Confirm County Administrator appointments to the Health and Human Services Board pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.18(2)(c). (One of five Standing Committees). f. Within five working days of the Organizational Meeting, the County Board Chair shall appoint the members of the Standing Committees (i.e. Administration, Community Development, Transportation, and Public Protection and Judiciary) pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.13. Prior to the Organizational Meeting, the County Clerk shall provide each Supervisor with a committee preference form. Each Supervisor shall be appointed to at least one and not more than two of the five Standing Committees. The County Clerk shall notify the members of committee assignments. 2. The Annual Meeting. The County Board declares the first Tuesday of November shall serve as the Annual Meeting for the purpose of transacting general business in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 59.11(1)(a). The Annual Meeting may be adjourned from time to time as allowed under the Wisconsin Statutes. 3. Regular Meetings. The County Board shall meet for the purpose of transacting general business at 5:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. 4. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the County Board may be called in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 59.11(2) or at the call of the Board Chair. If a meeting is called pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.11(2), the written request delivered to the County Clerk shall conform to Wis. Stat. § 59.11(2)(a) and contain the proposed agenda for the meeting. 5. County Clerk to Act as Clerk of the County Board. a. The County Clerk shall act as Clerk of the County Board at all of the County Board’s regular, special, Committee of the Whole, or other meetings. Under the direction of the Board Chair, the County Clerk creates the agenda for County Board meetings, keeps and records true minutes of all the proceedings of the County Board in a format chosen by the County Clerk, including all committee meetings, either personally or through the County Clerk’s appointee. The County Clerk publishes a certified copy of proceedings of County Board meetings in one or more newspapers pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.14(2). (“Proceedings” means a brief, precise summary of Page 56 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 9 every resolution adopted, ordinance enacted or other action taken by the County Board). Copies of all agendas and minutes of board meetings and committee meetings shall be filed in the County Clerk’s office. The County Clerk makes regular entries of the County Board’s resolutions and decisions upon all items and records the vote of each Supervisor on any items submitted to the County Board. Publishes ordinances as provided in Wis. Stat. § 59.14(1) and performs all duties prescribed by law or required by the County Board in connection with its meetings and transactions. b. The County Clerk shall also be responsible for the clerical support of all other County meetings for which agendas and minutes are traditionally required. The County Clerk may delegate duties with respect to the preparation of committee agendas to a meeting organizer; and may appoint a meeting organizer employee to record, prepare, and provide true minutes of an assigned committee meeting. Meeting organizers shall work with Committee Chairs, Department Heads, and administration staff to prepare agendas. c. The County Clerk shall provide to all Supervisors at least seven days prior to the date of a County Board meeting an agenda of items to come before the County Board. Matters of urgency arising after the agenda has been provided to Supervisors may be added to the agenda at the discretion of the Board Chair and the County Administrator. Notice of additional items and, if applicable, the resolution, ordinance, and/or supporting documents will be provided to the Supervisors as soon as practicable. 2.03 County Board Meeting Agenda Responsibilities 1. The Board Chair, in consultation with the County Clerk and County Administrator, is responsible for the contents of the agenda for any County Board meeting except for a special meeting called pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.11(2)(a). 2. Any member of the Board desiring an item to be placed on the agenda for a board meeting shall either: a. Request that the Board Chair place the item on the agenda and the Board Chair may grant or refuse the request; or b. Make a request during the Future Agenda Items portion of the agenda at a County Board meeting to have an item placed on a future agenda for the next meeting. The Board Chair may refer the item to the appropriate Standing Committee for review. 3. The County Clerk, in consultation with the Board Chair, is responsible for providing notice of every meeting of the County Board by posting the agenda in compliance with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law, Wis. Stat. § 19.81, et seq. Page 57 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 10 4. The County Clerk shall distribute the agenda and meeting packet to all County Board Members, the County Administrator and the Corporation Counsel, in addition to any other interested persons identified by the Board Chair, by one week preceding a regular County Board meeting. For special meetings, the agenda and meeting packet shall be delivered at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting except in the event of an emergency, in which case the agenda and meeting packet shall be delivered as soon as practicable. The agenda and meeting packets shall be delivered in electronic format to the recipient’s county email address unless a recipient requests a hard copy of the materials. The requirements of this Section 2.03 may be waived, in whole or in part, by the Board Chair in their discretion. 2.04 County Website and Official Directory Supervisors shall choose what information is released about them on the St. Croix County Website and Official Directory. A Supervisor may choose to use the Government Center address, phone number, or his/her own personal information. A form will be provided for each Supervisor to indicate his/her choices. Each Supervisor shall be assigned a County-issued email address by district number for County business related matters. Supervisors should be aware that as a public official, personal contact information will be provided according to Wisconsin public records laws upon request. 2.05 Committees of the County Board and Other Boards and Commissions 1. Standing Committees. The County Board has established five Standing Committees. Standing Committees are regular committees of the County Board and shall have the authority, power, duties and responsibilities as set forth below. a. Health and Human Services Board b. Administration Committee c. Community Development Committee d. Public Protection and Judiciary Committee e. Transportation Committee 2. Appointment of Standing Committees. Each Supervisor shall be appointed to at least one Standing Committee but shall not serve on more than two. No Supervisor shall be the chair of more than one Standing Committee. a. Health and Human Services (HHS) Board Page 58 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 11 i. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.18(2)(c), the County Administrator appoints members of all boards and commissions. All appointments to boards and commissions by the County Administrator shall be subject to confirmation by the County Board. ii. Members of the Health and Human Services Board shall be appointed by the County Administrator and confirmed by the County Board at the Organizational Meeting in April of even-numbered years following the spring election pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.23(4)(b)2 and citizen members are appointed pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 251.03. Mid- term vacancies shall be appointed by the County Administrator subject to County Board confirmation. b. Administration, Community Development, Public Protection and Judiciary, and Transportation Committees i. Members of the Administration, Community Development, Public Protection and Judiciary, and Transportation Committees shall be appointed by the Board Chair within five working days after the Organizational Meeting. 3. Term of Office. a. HHS Board. The term of office for each of the six Supervisor members of the HHS Board shall be three years, arranged so that the terms of two Supervisor members shall expire each year. If a Supervisor member is not re-elected to the County Board and the term he/she is serving on the HHS Board does not expire in the year the County Board term begins, a vacancy will be deemed to have occurred on the HHS Board and another Supervisor will be appointed to serve the remainder of the term. The term of office for each of the three citizen members of the HHS Board shall be three years, commencing upon appointment at the April County Board meeting, or as soon as possible thereafter, arranged so that the term of one citizen member shall expire each year, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.23(4)(c). If HHS Board Members cannot be selected at the times described in this paragraph, current members shall serve until successors are selected. Mid-term vacancies shall be appointed by the County Administrator subject to County Board confirmation. b. Administration, Community Development, Public Protection and Judiciary, and Transportation Committees. The term of office of a member of a Standing Committee shall be two years. The term of office shall commence upon appointment to the committee in even-numbered years following the April election. Any County Board Supervisor appointed to fulfill a vacancy shall be automatically appointed to the Standing Committees of their predecessor. The term of office of Page 59 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 12 a member of a Standing Committee ends when the Supervisor is no longer a member of the County Board or is not re-appointed to the Standing Committee. 4. Membership Limitations. No County employee may serve as a member of a Standing Committee. 5. Organization. Each Standing Committee shall self-organize and shall select its own chair and vice chair. The County Clerk or designated meeting organizer of the Standing Committees, with the assistance of the County Administrator, will set the time, date, and meeting agenda items for the initial meeting agenda. The County Clerk or designated meeting organizer is to conduct the initial meeting of the Standing Committee until its chair is selected. 6. Standing Committee Meetings. a. A Standing Committee shall meet at such intervals as are necessary to discuss or act on business. A majority of Standing Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is not otherwise present, the Board Chair or Board Vice Chair may act as a voting member. Standing Committee meetings shall follow the rules contained in Section 2. for County Board meetings except that the timeframe for providing the agenda and packet materials will be provided to Supervisors as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay, but not less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. In all matters not specifically provided for in these Rules, Robert’s Rules, shall govern in all cases to which they are applicable. b. Under the direction of the Standing Committee Chairs, the County Clerk or his/her designee creates and publishes the agendas of all Standing Committee meetings as well as keeps and records true minutes of all the proceedings in a format chosen by the County Clerk. The County Clerk, either personally or through the County Clerk’s appointee, provides copies of draft minutes to all Standing Committee members in their meeting packets. Copies of all Standing Committee agendas and approved minutes shall be filed in the County Clerk’s office and posted on the County’s website and distributed to all Supervisors and media that have requested the information. c. Introduce and Process Legislation. The County Board and its Standing Committees may exercise its powers by adopting resolutions and ordinances. County Board Supervisors seeking to introduce resolutions or ordinances shall abide by the Resolution and Ordinance Cover Sheet Drafting and Review Policy as feasible. d. Agenda Items. The Standing Committee Chair determines the items on any meeting agenda. i. Individual Supervisors of a Standing Committee desiring to have an item placed on a Standing Committee agenda shall voice the request at the Standing Committee Page 60 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 13 meeting under “Future Agenda Items.” If the Standing Committee Chair refuses to accept the agenda item for placement on a future agenda, the Supervisor may appeal the decision to the Standing Committee members, which by majority vote may overturn the decision of the Standing Committee Chair. If the appeal is successful, the item shall be placed on a future agenda of the Standing Committee. ii. Public comment section of the agenda shall generally follow public comment protocol for the County Board set forth in Section 4.07. 1. Meetings of a Standing Committee may be called in the following ways: a. Upon notice by the Committee Chair provided pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.84; or b. Upon a written request of a majority of the members of the Standing Committee to the Committee Chair. The Chair shall then give notice of the meeting in the manner required in these Rules. 2. Virtual Attendance per Section 4.03. With prior approval by the Standing Committee Chair. 7. Joint Standing Committee Meetings. Standing Committees may hold joint meetings. The Chairs of the Standing Committees meeting jointly shall establish the meeting date and the agenda and shall give notice of the meeting in the manner above. The Chairs shall, whenever possible, schedule such a joint meeting to coincide with a regularly scheduled meeting of one of the Standing Committees. The Chairs shall determine who will chair the joint meeting and such other methods of procedures for the joint meeting. Disputes shall be resolved by the Board Chair. 8. Standing Committee Common Responsibilities. a. Each Standing Committee may review and take action as necessary on the designated department financial reports it receives. b. Recommend resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the County Board. c. Create subcommittees as deemed necessary. Subcommittees will have a designated purpose and duration. The Committee Chair shall appoint members to subcommittees subject to approval by the Board Chair. d. Serve as a Contact Committee for assigned departments. e. In cooperation with the County Administrator establish a process for handling unbudgeted funding sources and/or expenditures that exceed the approved budget. f. Provide policy direction for designated departments. 9. Standing Committee Structure, Assignments and Responsibilities. Page 61 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 14 a. Administration Committee. i. Structure 1. Members: 5 Supervisors 2. Term: 2 Years 3. Populated: Appointed by Board Chair ii. Assignments 1. Designated Departments: Corporation Counsel; County Administrator; County Clerk; County Treasurer; Facilities; Finance; Human Resources; Information Technology; and Risk Management. 2. Contact Committee for: Hudson Area Intergovernmental Advisory Council; Inspiring and Facilitating Library Success (IFLS Library System); Wisconsin Counties Association. iii. Responsibilities 1. Recommends budget and budget amendments to the County Board as set forth in Wis. Stat. § 65.90(5)(b). 2. Sells tax deeded land following the procedures in Wis. Stat. §§ 75.35 and 75.69. 3. Approves or disallows contingency fund requests pursuant to the Fund Balance Policy. 4. Reviews and forwards the County Administrator’s budget to the County Board pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.18(5). 5. Recommends long-term facility plans to the County Board that are not otherwise designated by Wisconsin Statutes. 6. Recommends the acquisition, sale, and use of County land to the County Board that are not otherwise designated by Wisconsin Statutes. 7. Approves or disallows County Administrator’s recommendations regarding use of space in County owned, leased, or managed facilities. 8. Approves or disallows County Administrator’s recommended changes for all County insurance matters including property and casualty, general liability, worker’s compensation and group health and life insurance. 9. May recommend changes to the Rules of the Board of Supervisors. 10. Recommends renewal (or non-renewal) and terms of the County Administrator’s contract to the County Board. Page 62 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 15 11. Recommends annually to the County Board a list of goals for the County Administrator. 12. Recommends annually to the County Board the performance review of the County Administrator. 13. Recommends annually any changes to the Investment Policy and the Purchasing Policy to the County Board. 14. Recommends to the County Board any needed alteration of the supervisory district boundaries that are made necessary due to annexations. 15. Recommends to the County Board any changes regarding the compensation plan and carries out the duties and responsibilities assigned to it under the Human Resources Handbook. 16. Recommends to the County Board any changes regarding compensation of the elected officials. 17. Recommends to the County Board action to be taken by the County on any claim brought pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 893.80 not covered by an insurance policy. The Committee shall annually receive a summary from the Risk Manager and Corporation Counsel of the status of open claims brought against St. Croix County under Wis. Stat. § 893.80. 18. Designates County depositories pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.61(2). 19. Acts as the County Library Planning Committee, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 43.11, and recommends to the County Board changes to the St. Croix County Library Service Plan. 20. Recommends to the County Board changes to the St. Croix County governance structure. b. Community Development Committee. i. Structure 1. Members: 5 Supervisors 2. Term: 2 Years 3. Populated: Appointed by Board Chair ii. Assignments 1. Designated Departments: Community Development; Register of Deeds; and UW Extension. Page 63 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 16 2. Contact Committee for: Bass Lake Rehabilitation District; Land Information Advisory Council; Partnership Team of the Lower St. Croix Management Commission; Apple Lake Rehabilitation District; St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation; St. Croix County Fair Board; West Central Area Land and Water Conservation Association; West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning. iii. Responsibilities 1. Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Farmland Preservation Plan. 2. Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Outdoor Recreation Plan/Parks Ordinance. 3. Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Recycling Ordinance. 4. Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Land and Water Resource Management Plan. 5. Recommends to the County Board any changes to the Comprehensive Plan. 6. Acts as the agriculture and extension education committee required by Wis. Stat. § 59.56 (3)(b). 7. Acts as the County land conservation committee required by Wis. Stat. § 92.06. The County Board may appoint, if necessary, a citizen member who is a person engaged in agricultural use, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 91.01(2)(a), to serve on the land conservation committee. The citizen member will be limited to voting on items specific to the responsibilities of the land conservation committee, which are set forth in Wis. Stat. § 92.07. 8. Recommends to the County Board any changes to the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Land Use and Development Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 21. 9. Hear and decide conditional use permit applications, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69(5e) and the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances. 10. Acts as the County Zoning Agency pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69(2). c. Health and Human Services Board. i. Structure 1. Members: 6 Supervisors and 3 Citizens 2. Term: 3 Years Page 64 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 17 3. Populated: Appointment by the County Administrator subject to confirmation by the County Board. ii. Assignments 1. Designated Departments: Health and Human Services Department; Health Care Campus; and Veterans Services. 2. Contact Committee for: Coordinated Services Team Coordinating Committee; Council on Aging and Disabilities; Veterans Service Commission; West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (WestCAP). iii. Responsibilities 1. Acts as the local board of health pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 251.03(1). 2. Performs all duties as required by Wis. Stat. § 46.23(5m). (The Rules of the Board of Supervisors shall serve as the operating procedures as required by Wis. Stat. § 46.23(5m)(e)). d. Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. i. Structure 1. Members: 5 Supervisors 2. Term: 2 Years 3. Populated: Appointed by Chair ii. Assignments 1. Designated Departments: Child Support Agency; Circuit Court; Clerk of Court; District Attorney’s Office; Emergency Support Services; Justice Support Services; Medical Examiner; and Sheriff’s Office. 2. Contact Committee for: Community Justice Collaborating Council; Local Emergency Planning Committee. iii. Responsibilities 1. Acts as the Emergency Management Committee, a committee required by Wis. Stat. § 323.14. 2. Annually inspects the jail with the Sheriff and Facilities Director. e. Transportation Committee. i. Structure 1. Members: 5 Supervisors 2. Term: 2 Years 3. Populated: Appointed by Board Chair Page 65 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 18 ii. Assignments 1. Designated Departments: Highway Department and County Surveyor. 2. Contact Committee for: Wisconsin Gateway Corridor Coalition; County Traffic Safety Commission. iii. Responsibilities 1. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. Chapter 83, acts as the County Highway Committee as a policy-making body determining the broad outlines and principles governing administration of the Highway Department. 2. Hears permit appeals of decisions of the Highway Commissioner, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 86.07. 3. Sets policy for the Highway Department infrastructure asset management goals, supporting fixed assets, and business plan. 10. Ad Hoc Committees. The County Board may form ad hoc committees (referred to as “Ad Hoc Committees”) from time to time by resolution or action of the County Board. Any resolution or action creating an Ad Hoc Committee shall specify the name of the committee, the committee’s purpose, the number of members of the committee, the appointing authority for committee membership, the duration of the committee and the committee’s reporting relationship. In these Board Rules, Ad Hoc Committees and Standing Committees are together referred to as “Committees.” 11. Other Committees and Governmental Bodies (Committees, Boards, Councils, Commissions). The County may be associated with certain Other Boards and Commissions (referred to as “Other Boards and Commissions”). a. Board of Adjustment i. The Board of Adjustment (BOA) is established pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.694. The BOA is an independent decision-making body not subject to County Board control. The BOA shall act in a fair and impartial manner, without bias or prejudice, and render its decisions based on law, facts, and rational analysis. The BOA shall comply with the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment. (Refer to Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment). ii. The BOA shall have the following general powers: 1. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of Wis. Stat. §§ 59.69 and 59.692 or of any County land use ordinances. Page 66 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 19 2. To authorize upon appeal in specific cases variances from the terms of any ordinance enacted pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 59.69 or 59.692 or of any County land use ordinances that will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. 3. To grant variances for renewable energy resource systems. If the BOA denies an application for a variance for such a system, the BOA shall provide a written statement of its reasons for denying the application. iii. Members: 5 members comprised of at least 1 but not more than 2 Supervisors with the balance citizen members plus 2 alternate citizen members. The alternate citizen members shall be designated First Alternate and Second Alternate and shall only serve when 1 or 2 of the 5 voting members (Supervisor or citizen) are absent. Vacancies, appointments, and residency requirements shall be pursuant to the Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment. iv. Term: 3 years beginning on the date of the first BOA meeting following County Board approval at its May meeting each year. The terms shall be staggered so that 1 or 2 terms expire each year. v. Populated: Appointment by the County Administrator subject to confirmation by the County Board. vi. Contact Committee: None b. Community Justice Collaborating Council i. The mission of the Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) is to enhance public safety in St. Croix County through community collaboration by ensuring offender accountability, providing rehabilitative programming, and supporting the rights and needs of victims. In addition, the CJCC is committed to providing the coordinated leadership necessary to establish and foster innovative, research-based corrections programs for adult and juvenile offenders, and improve efficiencies and outcomes in the criminal/juvenile justice system. Finally, the CJCC is committed to promoting and enhancing communication between all elements of the criminal/juvenile justice system. ii. CJCC – Executive Committee is composed of the CJCC Chair, Vice Chair, Board Chair, and County Administrator. Page 67 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 20 iii. Members: 19 voting members: Presiding Judge for St. Croix County, County Administrator, Board Chair, Sheriff, Chief of Police Association Representative, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, Local State Public Defender Supervisor, Division of Community Corrections Supervisor for St. Croix County, Department of Health and Human Services Director, Chair of Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, Bar Association Representative, Corporation Counsel, Chair of Health and Human Services Board, Representative from Faith Based Community, Representative from Municipal Courts, Representative from Medical Community, and two citizen members. Advisory members are appointed as approved by the CJCC Chair. All St. Croix County circuit court judges are members and, except for the Presiding Judge, are non-voting. iv. Term: CJCC members may designate another person from that department/agency to represent them, with full authority, and vote at CJCC meetings. Any CJCC member, excluding the two citizen members, wishing to appoint a designee, is to identify the designee to the Chair of the CJCC in writing prior to the meeting. No more than three consecutive meetings shall be allowed for a member’s designee to attend CJCC meetings. Designees can only be changed by notifying the CJCC Chair in writing. Citizen members shall be elected to serve two-year terms commencing at the first meeting of 2014, with citizen member elections continuing at the first meeting in even-numbered years thereafter. Initially, one citizen member will serve for a full two- year term and one citizen member will serve a one-year term. Consecutive terms shall alternate every two years. Any citizen member may resign by submitting notice of resignation to the CJCC Chair. In the event of a vacancy of a citizen member, the CJCC may elect a new citizen member to serve the remaining term. In the event of a vacancy of a CJCC member, excluding citizen members, the CJCC Chair shall designate an individual to fill the member vacancy. v. Populated: By named position or designee. Citizen members elected by CJCC. vi. Contact Committee: Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. c. Coordinated Services Team Coordinating Committee i. Representation: Members are appointed pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.56(3). The Coordinated Services Team (CST) Coordinating Committee also serves as the Family Support Program Advisory Committee. ii. Contact Committee: Health and Human Services Board. d. Council on Aging and Disabilities Page 68 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 21 i. The Council on Aging and Disabilities (COAD) shall be the governing board of the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC) pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.283(6). The COAD shall also act as the Commission on Aging pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.82(4). The role of the COAD is to: (a) identify the needs of older people and adults with disabilities; (b) recommend services to meet those needs; and (c) advocate for local, state, and national programs that promote quality of life for older people and adults with disabilities. The COAD shall report to the Health and Human Services Board (HHS Board). In the event an issue should arise between the HHS Board and the COAD relating to the governance of the ADRC, the HHS Board and/or the COAD may bring the issue to the County Board via resolution or ordinance. ii. Members: 11 members - 6 members must be individuals who are 60 years of age or older. Of the 6 individuals 60 years of age or older, 2 should be County Board Supervisors. Two members must be from the Health and Human Services Board (1 of which must be a County Board Supervisor) and should be individuals 60 years of age or older. At least one fourth of the members shall be individuals who belong to an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) client group, or who is a family member of, guardian of or other advocate of such an individual. One member shall be representative of each of the following areas: caregiver for older adults (1 member); representative with knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities (1 member); representative with knowledge in the area of physical disabilities (1 member); representative with knowledge in the area of alcohol and drug abuse/mental health (1 member); and one representative with knowledge in the area of youth transition (1 member). Each individual member will only represent one target group. iii. Term: Members shall serve terms of 3 years arranged so that, as nearly as practicable, the terms of one-third of the members expire each year; and no member may serve more than 2 consecutive terms. In the case of County Board Members, the requirement is 3 consecutive 2-year terms. iv. Populated: Appointment by the County Administrator subject to confirmation by the County Board. v. Contact Committee: Health and Human Services Board. e. County Traffic Safety Commission i. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 83.013, a county shall have a Traffic Safety Commission. The Commission shall designate a person to prepare and maintain a spot map showing the Page 69 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 22 locations of traffic accidents on county and town roads and on city and village streets if the population of the city or village is less than 5,000 and to maintain traffic accident data received from cities, villages, and towns with a population of 5,000 or more under Wis. Stat. § 66.0141. Upon each review, the Commission shall make written recommendations for any corrective actions it deems appropriate to the department, the County Board, the County Transportation Committee, or any other appropriate branch of local government. ii. Members: 2 Supervisors; the County Highway Commissioner or a designated representative, the chief county traffic law enforcement officer or a designated representative, the county highway safety coordinator, and a representative designated by the County Board from each of the disciplines of education, medicine and law and 3 representatives involved in law enforcement, highways and highway safety designated by the Secretary of Transportation shall comprise a traffic safety commission that shall meet at least quarterly to review traffic accident data from the County and other traffic safety related matters. iii. Term: 2 Years for Supervisors iv. Populated: The County Administrator may appoint additional persons to serve as a member of the County Traffic Safety Commission. v. Contact Committee: Transportation Committee. f. Land Information Advisory Council i. The Council shall review the priorities, needs, policies, and expenditures of the land information office and advise the County on matters affecting the land information office. ii. Members: 1 Supervisor from the Community Development Committee; the Register of Deeds; County Treasurer, Land Information Officer, Real Property Lister, Community Development Director, Emergency Support Services Director and County Surveyor for permanent terms; and a realtor employed within St. Croix County nominated by the Western Wisconsin Realtors Association. iii. Term: 2 Years for Supervisor and Realtor. iv. Populated: By named position and appointment of 1 County Board Supervisor and 1 realtor appointed by the County Administrator and confirmed by the County Board. v. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee. g. Local Emergency Planning Committee Page 70 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 23 i. The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is created as required by 42 United States Code § 11001, the federal “Superfund” law, and Wis. Stat. § 59.54(8). The Committee shall have all the powers and duties for such committees under 42 USC §§ 11000 to 11050 and under Wis. Stat. §§ 323.60 and 323.61. ii. Members: 1. Group 1- is the elected state and local officials’ component of the LEPC. One or more members of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee shall be appointed. One or more elected state officials will be invited by the Board Chair to be Group 1 members. At least one additional member shall be chosen for the LEPC from each of the following groups or organizations: 2. Group 2 - law enforcement, civil defense, firefighting, first aid, health, local environmental, hospital and transportation personnel; 3. Group 3 - broadcast and print media; 4. Group 4 - community groups; and 5. Group 5 - owners and operators of facilities subject to the requirements of the “Superfund” law. iii. Term: 2 Years for the County Board Supervisors and 2 years for citizen members subject to reappointment. iv. Populated: The members of Groups 1 - 5 shall be appointed by the Board Chair and confirmed by the County Board. v. Contact Committee: Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. h. Executive Committee. i. The Executive Committee shall have the following responsibilities: 1. Serve as the committee that addresses Rule of Conduct complaints, pursuant to Section 5, Enforcement. 2. Conduct interviews and provide a recommendation to the full County Board regarding selection of a County Administrator when there is a vacancy in that position. 3. Meet with State and local Legislators, when needed. ii. Members: The chairs of the five (5) Standing Committees, the Board Chairperson, and the Board Vice Chair. iii. Term: 2 Years iv. Contact Committee: Administration Committee. Page 71 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 24 12. Organizations and Agencies with County Board Representation. a. Participation. The County Board may participate in organizations and agencies as shown below. i. Compensation and Expense Reimbursement. 1. Assigned Supervisor and citizen members shall be entitled to compensation and expense reimbursement for attendance at organization and agency meetings. 2. The compensation and expense reimbursement shall be the same as what Supervisors receive for attending County Board meetings. 3. If the organization or agency pays an amount equal to County compensation and/or expense reimbursement, Supervisors and citizen members will not be entitled to additional reimbursement from the County. 4. If the organization or agency pays an amount less than County compensation and/or expense reimbursement, Supervisors and citizen members are entitled to submit the remaining amount to the County Clerk for reimbursement. 5. Contact Committee and Appointment. These organizations and agencies, if necessary, shall have contact with the County Board through a Standing Committee. The County Administrator shall appoint representatives of St. Croix County to the organization or agency subject to confirmation by the County Board unless otherwise indicated. So far as practicable, Supervisor representatives shall be members of the contact committee. b. Organization/Agency Name and Representation. The organizations and agencies with County Board representation, the number of Supervisor members and the contact committee are shown below. i. Bass Lake Rehabilitation District 1. Representation: 1 Supervisor 2. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee ii. Hudson Area Intergovernmental Advisory Council 1. Representation: Board Chair or his/her designee 2. Contact Committee: Administration Committee iii. Inspiring and Facilitating Library Success (IFLS Library System) 1. Representation: Members appointed pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 43.19(1)(b). Number of members is based on county population. 2. Contact Committee: Administration Committee iv. Partnership Team of the Lower St. Croix Management Commission Page 72 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 25 1. Representation: 1 Supervisor and 1 alternate Supervisor 2. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee v. Apple Lake Rehabilitation District 1. Representation: 1 Supervisor 2. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee vi. St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation 1. Representation: 3 Supervisors 2. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee vii. St. Croix County Fair Board 1. Representation: 2 Supervisors 2. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee viii. Veterans Service Commission 1. Representation: 3 residents of the county who are veterans 2. Contact Committee: Health and Human Services Board ix. West Central Area Land and Water Conservation Association 1. Representation: 1 Supervisor 2. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee x. West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency, Inc. (WestCAP) 1. Representation: 1 Supervisor 2. Contact Committee: Health and Human Services Board xi. West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning 1. Representation: 2 Supervisors and 1 citizen member 2. Contact Committee: Community Development Committee xii. Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) 1. Representation: Board Chair and Vice Chair 2. Contact Committee: Administration Committee xiii. Wisconsin Gateway Corridor Coalition 1. Representation: 1 Supervisor 2. Contact Committee: Transportation Committee 13. Pursuant to Section 3.01 of these Rules, the Board Chair may serve as a member, with full rights and privileges, of any Committee if there is not otherwise a quorum present at any Committee meeting. Page 73 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 26 2.06 Absences, Vacancies, and Removal 1. Absences a. Supervisors are expected to attend all County Board meetings and all Standing Committee meetings to which they are assigned. If a Supervisor is unable to attend a Board meeting, the Supervisor is expected to notify the Board Chair and/or the County Clerk. If a Supervisor is unable to attend a Standing Committee, the Supervisor is expected to notify the Standing Committee Chair and/or County Clerk. Virtual attendance shall be allowed at the discretion of the Board Chair or Standing Committee Chair as set forth in Section 4.03. The respective Chair shall determine whether to excuse the absence. All absences should be noted in the minutes of the meeting along with an indication of whether the absence was excused. b. The Board Chair or Standing Committee Chair will direct that a roll call or other action is taken to record the names of the Supervisors in attendance at a meeting. c. The County Clerk will track and keep record of County Board meeting absences. The Standing Committee Chair will report the name of any Supervisor who accumulates three or more unexcused absences or five total absences within the first 12 months of their term and/or three or more unexcused absences or five total absences within the second 12 months of their term from properly noticed Standing Committee meetings to the County Clerk who shall keep a record of such absences. d. The County Board may, consistent with the requirements of Wis. Stat. Ch. 17, take whatever action it deems appropriate, including removal, with respect to a person who has three or more unexcused absences or five total absences from a County Board meeting or three or more unexcused absences or five total absences from a Standing Committee meeting within the first 12 months of their term and/or three or more unexcused absences or five total absences from a County Board or Standing Committee meeting within the second 12 months of their term. 2. Removal a. Any member of the County Board, subunit or other governmental body of the County may be removed for cause by the County Board as provided in Wis. Stat. §§ 17.10 and 17.16. b. The Standing Committee Chair has the responsibility to lead the work of the committee and to assure that each committee member is actively engaged. Upon determining that an individual committee member is not engaged due to failure to attend committee activities, the Standing Committee Chair may recommend to the appointing authority removal of the committee member from said committee. The appointing authority will notify the committee member of Page 74 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 27 the recommended removal. Upon consultation with the committee member, the appointing authority may recommend removal to the County Board, which may take action on the removal. 3. Vacancies a. If a vacancy occurs on the County Board, the Board Chair shall seek candidates and recommendations for candidates in the district in which the vacancy exists by publishing a notice of the vacancy in a newspaper likely to inform residents in the district and by providing notice of the vacancy to the mayor of any city, the president of any village, the chair of any town, and the municipal clerk located in the district in which the vacancy exists. b. Upon close of application process, the County Clerk shall notify the County Board that application materials of the candidate(s) may be viewed in the County Clerk’s office, and notify the County Board with any other information regarding the timeline for filling the vacancy. c. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.10(3)(e), the Chair, with the approval of the County Board, shall appoint a person who is a qualified elector and resident of the supervisory district to fill the vacancy. The successor shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term to which the person is appointed. d. In the event the Board Chair does not forward a candidate to the County Board to fill the unexpired term within 70 days of a vacancy, the Board Chair shall explain to the County Board why no candidate has been brought to their attention for approval. 2.07 County Board Member Compensation 1. County Board Meetings. Board Members shall receive per diem of $125 for each day’s attendance at a County Board meeting. 2. Committee Meetings. Board Members shall receive per diem of $125 per meeting for attending a Committee meeting. 3. Additional Meetings. Board Members shall receive per diem of $75 for attending each additional meeting in a day. Board Members who are not members of the Committee may receive compensation as provided in this Section 2.07 for attending a meeting only when attendance at the meeting is directed or approved by the Board Chair. 4. Chair Compensation. In addition to the per diems set forth in this Section 2.07, the Board Chair shall receive $1,000 per month, the Vice Chair shall receive $400 per month. Committee Chairs shall receive $50 per meeting chaired. 5. Expense Reimbursement. Board Members shall be reimbursed for expenses in the amounts, and according to the Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement policy. Board Members Page 75 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 28 shall be entitled to reimbursement of only actual mileage traveled for attendance at any meeting for which compensation is paid and only if the Board Member utilizes his or her personal vehicle for the travel. 6. In the event a meeting is canceled due to lack of a quorum at the meeting’s scheduled date and time, Supervisors physically present will only receive mileage. 7. A Board Member who is a member or an officer of a state or other organization that is related to County business is entitled to receive a per diem. 8. Board Members shall complete and sign any forms required to verify attendance and expenses as established by the County Clerk. Such forms are required to be submitted not more than ninety (90) days following the meeting in which the expenses were incurred or attendance is claimed. 9. Definition and Compensation of Citizen Members. A citizen member is defined as any person appointed to any board, committee, subunit or other governmental body of St. Croix County who is not an elected member of the County Board. Citizen members of any board, committee, subunit or other governmental body are entitled to receive per diems and mileage for meetings attended in the same amount and at the same rates as Supervisors receive for attending County meetings. Citizen members of any board, committee, subunit or other governmental body shall be provided the Rules of the Board of Supervisors and shall comply with all provisions applicable to them. 2.08 County Board Meeting Seating Arrangements Except as provided herein, County Board Members shall be seated in order by district number. The Board Chair, Vice Chair, County Administrator, County Clerk and Corporation Counsel shall sit at the designated head of the room in the order established by the Board Chair. There shall be a designated area for members of the public. The Board Chair may alter the seating arrangements to meet the needs of individual Board Members or members of the public. Page 76 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 29 2.09 Board Relations with the County Administrator and Department Heads The County Board serves as the legislative body in County government. As such, the County Board’s role is to enact policy. To implement the policy the County Board shall appoint a person as the County Administrator according to Wis. Stat. § 59.18(1). The County Administrator shall perform all duties and have such authority as specified in Wis. Stat. § 59.18, these Board Rules and as otherwise may be authorized and directed by the County Board from time to time. Department Heads are responsible, and shall report, to the County Administrator. County Board Members desiring information or a report from a Department Head or other County staff shall request such information or report either in the context of a County Board or Committee meeting or from the County Administrator. Department Heads shall submit written annual reports to the County Board at a Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled annually in April or May. 2.10 Official Statements by Board Members No Board Member other than the Board Chair is authorized to make any official statement or comment on behalf of the County Board. If a Board Member makes a statement or comment, the Board Member shall ensure such statement or comment contains language indicating the statement or comment reflects the personal views of the Board Member and not the views of the County Board. 2.11 Closed Session at Committee Meetings – Attendance In accordance with Wis. Stat. § 19.89, and unless otherwise provided by law, no Board Member may be excluded from any meeting of the Committee or Other Board or Commission provided, however, that a Committee or Other Board or Commission may exclude a Board Member that is not a member of the Committee or Other Board or Commission from a closed session portion of a meeting upon majority vote of the Committee or Other Board or Commission members present. 2.12 Board Member Rules of Conduct 1. Each Board Member shall: a. Uphold the Oath of Office and faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of a Board Member to the best of their ability; b. Act in the best interests of St. Croix County government at all times; Page 77 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 30 c. Refrain from conduct which a reasonable person would deem offensive or otherwise contrary to community values; d. Be responsive to the needs of the community; e. Represent the interest of constituents by attending and participating in meetings, adequately prepare for meetings and observe the rules of decorum and these Board Rules at meetings; and f. Conduct St. Croix County government business in a manner consistent with law, including compliance with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law, Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-19.98, regarding when deliberations of a governmental body must occur in open session versus closed session. 2. Board Member Conduct at Meetings. In addition to the rules of decorum in Robert’s Rules, Board Members shall, at all meetings of the County Board or a Committee, conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner. Board Member comments should be directed to the County Board Chair or Committee Chair and not to any individual Board Member, County employee or member of the public. All comments must be respectful, courteous, appropriate and germane to the topic under discussion. Any inappropriate conduct will be recognized and addressed by the County Board Chair or Committee Chair. The County Board Chair at a County Board meeting or the Committee Chair at a Committee meeting shall have the power to direct a Board Member’s removal from a meeting. 3. Board Member Conduct Outside Meetings. In addition to the provisions of Section 2.12(1), Board Members shall adhere to the following: a. Board Members shall at all times exhibit professional and courteous behavior when interacting with the County Administrator, County employees, and members of the public. Under no circumstance shall it be acceptable for a Board Member to berate, belittle, or shout at the County Administrator, County employee, and/or members of the public, whether in a meeting or outside a meeting. b. Board Members shall refrain from requesting that a County employee perform a task or function without first obtaining the appropriate authorization. Matters relating to official County business should be addressed through the Administrator or the appropriate Committee, Other Board or Commission. 4. As elected representatives, Board Members receive complaints from constituents, including County employees and the general public. Board Members shall refer complaints and/or concerns regarding the management and operation of County government to the County Administrator. Outside of the chain of command, Board Members shall refrain from reviewing or discussing the merits of such complaints or concerns until the matter has been submitted to the chain of command and reported by that authority to the Board or Committee. Page 78 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 31 Section 3 County Board Officers 3.01 County Board Chair 1. The Board Chair shall perform all duties of the chairperson as specified in Wis. Stat. § 59.12(1) and perform such other duties as specified in these Board Rules. In addition, the Board Chair shall perform such other duties as the County Board may authorize from time to time. In presiding over meetings of the County Board, the Board Chair shall decide all questions of order or procedure, subject to appeal to the Board, and at all times preserve order and decorum. The Board Chair may serve as a member, with full rights and privileges, of any Committee if there is otherwise not a quorum at any Committee meeting. 2. The Board Chair shall serve as the spokesperson for the County Board and is authorized to comment to the public or press on any matter of County business provided any such comments are consistent with the County Board’s policies or expressed positions. 3. Mandatorily by statute, or customarily, attends meetings of the following organizations and agencies to provide County Board representation. The Board Chair may appoint a designee to attend a mandatory or customary meeting. Mileage and per diems will be paid for attendance at both customary and mandatory meetings. a. Mandatory Meetings i. Tax Incremental District Joint Review Board ii. District Board Appointment Committee of the Northwood Technical College iii. District Board Appointment Committee of the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) iv. West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board/County Boards’ Consortium v. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) b. Customary Meetings i. Chair/Member – Committee of the Whole ii. Member of one, but not more than two, Standing Committees iii. County/City – Attends meetings with municipal and county officials iv. Towns Association v. Wisconsin Counties Association vi. Community Justice Collaborating Council 4. Other duties of the Board Chair include the following: a. Seeks candidates for vacant districts. Page 79 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 32 b. Appoints, with the approval of the County Board, a qualified elector and resident of the supervisory district in which a vacancy exists. Wis. Stat. § 59.10(3)(e) applies to filling vacancies on the County Board. c. Authorizes County Board Supervisor attendance for compensation at a meeting for which a Supervisor is not a member. d. Calls meetings of the Committee of the Whole. e. Acts as a voting member, if a quorum is not otherwise present, for a Standing Committee or for the Council on Aging and Disabilities. f. May change the County Board meeting dates and times, if necessary. g. In consultation with the County Administrator, determines and makes changes to the County Board agendas as otherwise set forth in these Rules. 5. The Board Chair shall not chair a Standing Committee. 6. In the event the position of Board Chair is vacant due to removal, resignation or death of the incumbent, the Board shall hold an election to fill the position of Board Chair within 70 days of it becoming vacant. The County Board Vice Chair shall assume all duties of the Board Chair when such position is vacant and shall be paid compensation as the Board Chair would otherwise be entitled until such time as the County Board elects a successor. 3.02 County Board Vice Chair 1. The Vice Chair shall perform all duties of the Board Chair in the absence or disability of the Board Chair and perform such other duties as specified in these Board Rules. In addition, the Vice Chair shall perform such other duties as the County Board may authorize from time to time. 2. Customarily serves as Chair of the Committee of the Whole. 3. If the Board Chair is unavailable, acts as a voting member if a quorum is not otherwise present for a Standing Committee or for the Council on Aging and Disabilities. 4. Performs such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Board Chair. 5. In the event the position of Board Vice Chair is vacant due to removal, resignation, or death of the incumbent the Board shall hold an election to fill the position of Board Vice Chair within 70 days of it becoming vacant. Page 80 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 33 3.03 Chair Pro Tem If both the Chair and Vice Chair are absent from a County Board or Committee of the Whole meeting, the Chair shall appoint a Chair pro tem to conduct the meeting, and if no such Chair pro tem has been appointed, the County Board or Committee of the Whole shall elect a Chair pro tem to conduct the meeting. 3.04 Chairs and Vice Chairs of Committees The Chair of a Committee shall preside at Committee meetings and otherwise serve as the spokesperson on behalf of the Committee in County Board meetings. The Committee vice chair shall assume the responsibilities of the Committee chair in the Chair’s absence. Section 4 Rules of Procedure 4.01 Parliamentary Authority The latest edition of Robert’s Rules shall govern the proceedings at all meetings of the County Board and the Committees. The Corporation Counsel shall serve as parliamentarian for all meetings of the County Board and shall consult with the Board Chair on all questions of parliamentary procedure. 4.02 Committee of the Whole 1. Definition and Purpose. The Committee of the Whole is a device in which a legislative body, such as the County Board, is considered one large committee. All members of the legislative body are members of such a committee. a. Under Robert’s Rules, when an assembly (i.e. legislative body) has to consider a subject which it does not wish to refer to a committee, and yet where the subject matter is not well-understood and put into proper form for its definite action, or when, for any other reason, it is desirable for the assembly to consider a subject with all the freedom of an ordinary committee, it is the practice to refer the matter to the “Committee of the Whole.” b. These Rules of St. Croix County also permit the calling of a Committee of the Whole for any reason deemed appropriate by the party having the authority to call a meeting of the Committee of the Whole. Matters appropriate for a meeting of the Committee of the Whole will generally involve issues having a county-wide impact. 2. Causing a Meeting of the Committee of the Whole. Meetings of the Committee of the Whole shall be at the call of the Board Chair or at the call of the County Board Vice Chair or caused to occur by means of a Page 81 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 34 motion to refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole in an action taken during a meeting of the County Board. 3. Scheduling of the Meeting. When a meeting of the Committee of the Whole is caused to occur as provided in these Rules, then the Board Chair or in the Board Chair’s absence, the Vice Chair, shall take steps to schedule the meeting as soon as shall be practical. 4. Presiding Officer. While the Chair of the Board may serve as the Chair of the Committee of the Whole, it is the custom of this County to have the Vice Chair serve as the presiding officer. 5. Quorum. A quorum of the Committee of the Whole is the same as that of the County Board. 6. Actions of this Committee. The Committee of the Whole may make and present recommendations by informal resolutions (meaning the resolutions need not be reviewed by legal, finance and administration) to the County Board or a Standing Committee. Minutes are to be taken of the meetings of the Committee of the Whole in a manner similar to minutes of Standing Committee meetings. 4.03 Remote Attendance at Meetings 1. Remote Attendance at Meetings. Board Members shall make every attempt to attend County Board and Committee meetings in-person. A Board Member authorized under these Board Rules to attend a meeting by remote communication (telephonic or videoconference technology) shall be considered present for a meeting with full rights to participate and vote. Any Board Member attending a Board or Committee meeting remotely shall keep the camera on for the entirety of their attendance, except for brief periods necessary to address personal needs, technical issues, or other reasonable temporary interruptions. Any Board Member shall be excused from any closed session part of a meeting unless granted permission to remain in the meeting by the Board Chair or Committee Chair. No person may serve as Chair of a County Board meeting if the person is attending the meeting by remote communication unless the entire meeting is held by remote communication as provided in Section 4.03. 2. Fully Remote Meetings. If in-person meetings are not advised or not possible due to an emergency situation, as declared by the appropriate authority under Wis. Stat. Ch. 323 or otherwise determined by the Board Chair, meetings of the County Board and Committees may be conducted via teleconference, video conference or other such methods, provided that members of the public can access the meeting in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 19.89, Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law. 3. Upon prior approval by the Board Chair or Committee Chair, a member is permitted to attend a Board meeting remotely and thereby exercise any responsibilities, authority, or duties, including the right to vote, subject to available technology and all other applicable laws and rules. With the exception of unforeseen circumstances, approval shall be requested reasonably in advance of the meeting. Page 82 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 35 Supervisors shall make all efforts to log into the County Board portal for voting purposes for County Board meetings. 4.04 Order of Business 1. County Board Meetings. a. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the roll call of the Supervisors shall be taken and the names of those present and those absent shall be entered on the record. Ten Supervisors present, either in person or virtually, at a County Board meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. b. The order of business for all meetings of the County Board shall be as follows: i. Call to Order ii. Invocation iii. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag iv. Roll Call v. Public Comment vi. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 2. Date of Next Meeting 3. Rezonings 4. Alterations of County Supervisor District Lines Due to Annexations 5. Appointments 6. Approval of Amendments to Town Zoning Ordinances 7. Any other item deemed routine by the County Board Chair vii. Presentations or Recognitions viii. County Administrator’s Report ix. Business Items x. Request for Future Agenda Items xi. Announcements xii. Adjournment c. Any Supervisor may request, prior to the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, that any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. No second is required. The Board Chair shall acknowledge all such requests before calling for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Page 83 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 36 2. Committee Meetings. a. The order of business for all meetings of Committees shall be as follows: i. Call to Order ii. Roll Call iii. Approval of Minutes iv. Public Comment v. Public Hearing vi. Business vii. Request Future Agenda Items viii. Announcements ix. Date of Next Meeting x. Adjournment b. The order of business may be changed by the committee or other board or commission chair or by majority vote of the committee or other board or commission. When preparing the agenda for the meeting, where no business is contemplated on an item on this order of business, the item can be omitted. 3. Approval of Minutes. There is no requirement that minutes of a previous meeting be read unless requested by a majority of the County Board or Committee. 4. Consideration of Resolutions. There is no requirement that resolutions introduced at a meeting be read unless requested by the Board Chair or a majority of the County Board provided such resolution(s) is made available to the Board or Committee members prior to the meeting. 4.05 Personal Electronic Devices 1. County Board Members. All County Board Members shall silence their mobile phones and all other personal electronic devices during a meeting of the County Board and of any Committee on which the Board Member serves. Such devices may not be used during any such meeting except in the event of an emergency or with permission of the Chair of the meeting. This Section 4.05 does not preclude the recording of open session portions of any meeting by any person. 2. Other Meeting Attendees. All other meeting attendees shall silence their mobile phones and other personal electronic devices during a meeting of the County Board and of any Committee. This Section 4.05 does not preclude the recording of open session portions of any meeting by any person. 4.06 Recognition, Debate, and Voting at County Board Meetings Page 84 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 37 1. Recognition. A Board Member must be recognized by the Board Chair prior to speaking and shall do so by raising a hand. The Board Chair is responsible for determining recognition. 2. Debate. Each Board Member shall be entitled to speak twice for a total of not to exceed 10 minutes per instance on any matter pending before the Board and open for discussion. Any member may move to limit or extend the floor time of any speaker and such motion shall require 2/3 vote and is not debatable. Discussion and comments should be directed to the Board Chair and not to any individual Board Member, county staff or member of the public. All Board Member comments shall be germane to the business currently pending before the Board. Board Members shall maintain and exercise proper decorum at all times when discussing any matter before the Board. 3. When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received, except the following motions, which shall have precedence in the order listed below: a. To adjourn (privileged). b. To take a recess (privileged). c. To lay on the table (privileged). d. To call for the previous question. e. To postpone to a time certain. f. To refer to a standing or ad hoc committee. g. To amend. h. To postpone indefinitely. 4. A motion to adjourn, to take a recess, to lay on the table, and a call for the previous question, shall be decided without debate. 5. When a motion is made, if clarification is necessary, it shall be stated by the Board Chair prior to debate. If a question contains several points, any Supervisor may have it divided into separate questions. 6. A Supervisor called to order by the Board Chair shall immediately relinquish the floor. The Board Chair shall then clearly state the breach involved and then ask the County Board if the Supervisor should be allowed to continue to speak. This question is not debatable. 7. Voting. Unless roll call or secret ballot voting is required by the Wisconsin Statutes or these Board Rules, when a question is put to the County Board, the Board Chair shall conduct a voice vote by asking for those in favor and those opposed or utilize the electronic voting system. When conducting roll call votes, the County Clerk shall call the roll in numeric order according to supervisory district and each succeeding roll call vote at the same meeting shall start with the next succeeding name that completed the last preceding roll call vote. The use of electronic voting processes is allowed and shall be utilized where possible. Page 85 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 38 8. Abstention. All County Board Members are expected to represent their constituents and fully participate in meetings of the County Board, including voting. Nonetheless, there are recognized circumstances where participation in discussion, voting, or both would be inappropriate. A Board Member may abstain from participating in discussion, voting or both. When a Board Member abstains, the Board Chair shall provide the Board Member with the opportunity to explain the reason for the abstention and, if a reason is provided, the County Clerk shall record the reason in the meeting minutes. 9. Committees. The above Section 4.06 does not apply to Committee meetings. Unless otherwise required by the Wisconsin Statutes or these Board Rules, Committee meeting procedure shall be governed by Robert’s Rules, Procedure in Small Boards. a. Debate: There is no limit on the number of times a member can speak on a debatable question (unlike larger, more formal meetings). b. Discussion: Informal discussion of a subject is permitted while no motion is pending. c. The Chair: The chair may speak and vote in debate and need not rise when putting questions. 10. Putting Questions and Voting. This section applies to both County Board and Standing Committee meetings: a. In a case where the result of a voice vote is in doubt, any Supervisor may call for a division (a counted vote). b. If a Supervisor must leave the meeting or misses a vote, the Supervisor shall be entitled to record how they would have voted upon the Supervisor’s return. c. Any Supervisor may request a roll call vote. For County Board meetings, all votes involving the expenditure of funds shall be by roll call vote. d. No vote by proxy shall be allowed. 4.07 Public Decorum and Comment 1. Rules of Decorum. All attendees at County Board and Committee meetings are expected to maintain appropriate decorum during the meeting. Talking, shouting, outbursts, clapping and similar gestures are prohibited. Any attendee may be requested to cease any activities, including the use of signs, banners or displays, that unduly disrupt a meeting consistent with applicable law. Citizens in the audience are not to audibly respond to comments being made during a meeting or to make demonstrations either in support of or in opposition to a speaker or idea. The Chair of the meeting is responsible for enforcing meeting decorum. 2. Rules for Public Comment. The following rules apply to all periods of public comment at County Board and Committee meetings: Page 86 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 39 a. Any person who wishes to address the County Board during the “Public Comment” portion of the agenda must provide their name and address prior to beginning comment. b. A commenter may not speak longer than three (3) minutes in length or as announced or modified by the Board Chair. Commentors may only speak once per meeting. c. The Board Chair shall have the discretion to limit the overall time of public comment, if necessary. d. All comments must be germane to County business. If the item commented about is not on the agenda, Supervisors shall not discuss the item. If the item is on the agenda, Supervisors may discuss the item when it comes up for consideration. e. A comment card shall be completed and given to the Board Chair who will call speakers up one at a time, or as otherwise determined by the Board Chair. f. Comments should be directed to the Board as a whole and not addressed to individual Board Members. g. If the comments are specific to an item being dealt with under a Public Hearing listed on the agenda, the Board Chair will ask that the speaker to hold his or her comments until the Public Hearing is called. h. A commenter should refrain from asking questions of the Board or any individual Board Member. i. Commenters should be courteous in their language, avoid personalized remarks and refrain from comments that are rude, obscene, profane, personally attacking, and which demonstrate a lack of respect for others. j. The Board Chair reserves the right to terminate an individual’s public comments if these rules are violated. As well, the Board Chair has the authority to rule speakers out of order and may call a short recess in disorderly situations. 3. Public Participation at Meetings. Unless specifically requested by the Chair of a meeting, members of the public are not allowed to participate in any meeting. No Board Member or member of a Committee may cede time during discussion of a pending question to a member of the public. This Section 4.07 shall not be construed to prohibit County staff from providing information and reports to the County Board or a Committee consistent with the meeting agenda or practice of the County Board or Committee. 4. Board Member Participation at Committee Meetings of Which They Are Not a Member. Subject to Section 2.14 Closed Sessions, Board Members are allowed to attend any meeting of a Committee. A Board Member may not speak at a Committee meeting except during public comment or upon permission of the Chair of the Committee. Page 87 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 40 4.08 Reconsideration Any County Board Member on the prevailing side of any question determined by the County Board may make a motion to reconsider the question at the same or next succeeding meeting. A motion for reconsideration having been put and lost, or not receiving a second, shall not be renewed. A successful motion for reconsideration at a succeeding meeting will place the item on the next agenda for consideration to comply with open meeting requirements. 4.09 Resolutions – Form and Introduction 1. Form of Resolutions. A Board Member may request the assistance of administration and staff, together with Corporation Counsel, in drafting any proposed Resolution provided, however, the identity of the Board Member shall not be confidential. Resolutions shall be in form approved by the County Clerk and Corporation Counsel. In addition to any other form requirements, all proposed Resolutions shall include the following: a. A background note. The County Administrator and/or Department Head may provide background details on the proposed Resolution and provide any comments relating to such financial impact. b. Fiscal note. The County Administrator and/or Finance Director may provide details on the fiscal impact of the proposed Resolution, if any. c. A space for a legal note. The Corporation Counsel or designee is responsible for reviewing whether the proposed Resolution is within the scope of the County’s authority and otherwise providing any comments relating to the legal impact of the proposed Resolution. d. A space indicating the identity of the Committee(s) that considered the proposed Resolution, the date of the Committee(s) meeting at which such consideration occurred, the official action of the Committee(s) on the proposed Resolution and the votes of the Committee(s) members relative to the proposed Resolution. 2. Introduction of Resolutions. A Resolution may be proposed by an individual Board Member or by a Committee. a. Resolutions Proposed by an Individual Board Member. If a Resolution is proposed by an individual Board Member, prior to any action by the Board on the proposed Resolution, the Board Chair shall refer the proposed Resolution to the appropriate Committee. The Committee(s) to which a proposed Resolution is referred shall file the official action on any proposed Resolution with the County Clerk as soon as practicable following the meeting at Page 88 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 41 which such official action occurred, and the act of filing shall serve as a request that the proposed Resolution be placed on the agenda for the next County Board meeting. b. Resolutions Proposed by a Committee. A Committee may propose a Resolution. Any Committee that recommends County Board adoption of a Resolution proposed by the Committee shall file the official action on the proposed Resolution with the County Clerk as soon as practicable following the meeting at which such official action occurred and the act of filing shall serve as a request that the proposed Resolution be placed on the agenda for the next County Board meeting. 4.10 Suspension and Amendment to Rules 1. Suspension of Rules. Any rule in these Rules may be suspended by 2/3 vote provided any such suspension does not cause a violation of the Wisconsin Statutes. 2. Amendment to Rules. The County Board may amend these Rules by 2/3 vote of the members present provided any proposed amendment is provided in writing to all Board Members in the meeting packet distributed by the County Clerk under Rule 2.02. Section 5 Enforcement 5.01 Procedure of Enforcement 1. Complaints. a. If a Board Member is alleged to have violated the Rules of Conduct located in Rule 2.12, a complaint may be filed against the Board Member. All complaints shall be verified (i.e. notarized) and in writing. The complaint shall state the specific violation of Rule 2.12 in addition to the following information: i. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the complainant; ii. The name of the individual who is the subject of the complaint; and iii. The facts constituting the alleged conduct violation(s) set forth clearly in detail. b. Complaints that do not meet the minimum requirements in Subsection (1) shall be dismissed without prejudice. The Corporation Counsel shall notify the complainant in writing of the dismissal if the complaint does not meet the minimum requirements. c. No action may be taken on any complaint that is filed later than six (6) months after a violation of the Rules of Conduct is alleged to have occurred. Page 89 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 42 d. All written complaints shall be submitted to the County Clerk, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016. The County Clerk shall forward the complaint to the Chair of the County Board, the Corporation Counsel, and the County Administrator. 2. Preliminary Procedure; Notice. a. The Corporation Counsel shall send notice, including a copy of the complaint, to the accused Board Member within seven (7) business days of the receipt of the complaint by the County Board Chair. The notice shall be sent via certified mail. b. The Corporation Counsel shall send a copy of the complaint to the members of the Executive Committee. 3. Executive Committee; Investigations and Powers. a. The Executive Committee shall be made up of the five (5) chairs of the Standing Committees, the County Board Chair, and the Vice Chair. The Board Chair shall not serve as the Chair of the Executive Committee for enforcement proceedings. The Vice Chair of the Board shall serve as the Chair of the Executive Committee. b. Pursuant to any investigations or hearings conducted under this Section, the Executive Committee has the authority to: i. Require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions relevant to the proceedings conducted under this Section as it may prescribe, such submission to be made within such period and under oath or otherwise as the Executive Committee may determine. ii. Administer oaths and require by subpoena, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 885.01, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any documentary evidence relating to the investigation of hearing being conducted. c. A member of the Executive Committee who is the complainant, the subject of the complaint, or has a conflict of interest shall be recused. 4. Hearings. a. Procedure; Burden of Proof. All hearings conducted by the Executive Committee under this Section are subject to the following: i. The hearing shall be held within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the complaint by the Executive Committee. ii. The burden of proof at all hearings shall rest with the complainant to prove the allegations by evidence that is clear, satisfactory, and convincing. Page 90 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 43 iii. All evidence, including certified copies of records and documents which the Executive Committee considers, shall be fully offered and made part of the record of the case. The evidence presented shall be limited to the scope of the allegation(s) made in the complaint. The Executive Committee shall not be bound by the rules of evidence for trial, but it shall admit all evidence having reasonable probative value, provided that it relates to the scope of the allegation(s) in the complaint, and shall exclude immaterial, irrelevant, or unduly repetitious testimony. iv. All hearings shall be in closed session, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85, unless the Board Member requests an open hearing, submitted via written request. v. The Executive Committee shall convene in closed session following any hearing for the purpose of deliberation on the evidence. vi. All hearings shall be conducted under oath or affirmation. The oath for witnesses shall be given by the Executive Committee Chair. vii. The proceedings of the hearing will be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules, managed by the Executive Committee Chair with the Corporation Counsel’s assistance. viii. The parties may make a brief opening statement to acquaint the Executive Committee with the nature of the complaint. ix. The parties shall be allowed to question each other and present witnesses on their behalf, consistent with the subject matter before the Executive Committee. x. The Executive Committee may direct questions to any party or witness. xi. All proceedings held before the Executive Committee shall be recorded either by a certified court reporter or an electronic recording device. xii. The Executive Committee may, in its sole discretion, extend the deadlines for taking action on a verified complaint or request. Failure of the Executive Committee to take action within the time frames in this Section shall not preclude the Executive Committee from pursuing a complaint. 5. Disposition. a. Upon completion of deliberations, the Executive Committee shall provide the complainant and Board Member with an oral decision that will be followed-up within ten (10) business days with a written decision. The decision shall be filed with the County Clerk’s office and a copy sent to the complainant and Board Member. Page 91 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 44 b. If the Executive Committee does not find a violation by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that a violation of the Rules of Conduct in Section 2.12 has occurred, it shall dismiss the complaint. c. If the Executive Committee does find a violation by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that a violation of the Rule of Conduct in Section 2.12 has occurred, it shall recommend to the full County Board imposition of one of the sanctions set forth below. This recommendation shall be provided to the full County Board within thirty (30) days after the hearing. This recommendation shall be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. 6. Sanctions. a. The County Board may impose one or more of the following sanctions against a Board Member for a violation of the Rules of Conduct in Section 2.12 or the Code of Ethics located in Chapter 90 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances: i. Private reprimand; ii. Public reprimand; iii. Censure without a formal Resolution of the County Board; iv. Censure with a formal Resolution of the County Board; v. Removal from position of Committee Chair; vi. Removal from Committee; or vii. Determination of whether cause exists to remove the Board Member from office. 7. Other Enforcement. a. If during a meeting a Board Member is disruptive and/or disorderly, the Board Chair or other presiding officer of a meeting, may report a situation to law enforcement for purposes of taking appropriate action, which may include removal of an offending Board Member from a meeting and/or issuing a citation for disorderly conduct. Page 92 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 45 History of Rules of the Board of Supervisors Adopted: 03/10/1992 Resolution No. 8(92). Date Amended Resolution Number Amendments 04/21/1992 Resolution No. 12(92) Miscellaneous additions/deletions. 10/20/1992 Resolution No. 52(92) Miscellaneous additions/deletions. 11/17/1992 Resolution No. 58(92) Article VI, Contracts. 07/17/1993 Resolution No. 25(93) Article VI, Nepotism. 05/17/1994 Ordinance No. 347(94) Article VI, Code of Ethics. 10/17/1995 Resolution No. 27(95) Article IV, Board of Adjustment. 10/17/1995 Resolution No. 28(95) Article VI, Per Diems. 03/19/1996 Resolution No. 6(96) Abolish Waste Management Committee. 03/19/1996 Resolution No. 7(96) Committee name change, Planning, Zoning and Parks. 12/16/1997 By motion & adoption of County Board Miscellaneous additions/deletions. 08/18/1998 Resolution No. 11(98) Article VI, Per Diems; Article IV, Powers and Duties. 10/27/1998 Resolution No. 20(98) Article VI, Per Diems, WI Counties Assoc. Annual Meeting. 12/15/1998 Resolution No. 31(98) Additional member, Emergency Government Committee. 10/26/1999 Resolution No. 21(99) Article VI, Per Diems. 12/12/2000 Resolution No. 45 (2000) Article VI, County Web Site. 06/18/2002 Resolution No. 11(02) Article III, Questions following nominations for Chair Article IV, Voting for committees. 06/18/2002 Resolution No. 12(02) Article IV, Board of Adjustment. 07/20/2002 Resolution No. 15(02) Article IV, Appointed Committees (Emergency Management and Communications Committee). 12/16/2003 Resolution No. 52(2003) Article VI, Section C. 4. County Board Supervisor Per Diems. 01/20/2004 Resolution No. 3(2004) Article IV and Addendum, Changing committee responsibilities for Parks System and Recycling Program and committee name change. 04/01/2004 Resolution No. 8(2004) Article IV, Section D, Indianhead Federated Library System. 04/01/2004 Resolution No. 9(2004) Article IV, Section A.1.b, name change – Agriculture and Extension Committee; and Article IV, SectionA.3.f , Land and Water Conservation Committee as separate committee. Page 93 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 46 Date Amended Resolution Number Amendments 04/01/2004 Resolution No. 10(2004) Article IV, Section D, participation in the River Country Resource Conservation and Development Council. 04/01/2004 Ordinance No. 656(2004) Article I, Self-Organized County. 09/21/2004 Resolution No. 028(2004) Article I, Article II, Article IV, Article V, Article VI, and Addendum – Multiple Changes. 10/19/2004 Resolution No. 40(2004) Article VI, Section E. – Department Head Vacancy. 03/15/2005 Resolution No. 7(2005) Addendum – County Surveyor. 05/17/2005 Resolution No. 13(2005) Addendum – name change – Information Technology. 05/17/2005 Resolution No. 14(2005) Addendum – name change – Building Services. 05/17/2005 Resolution No. 15(2005) Addendum – name change – Human Resources. 01/17/2006 Resolution No. 3(2006) Article V, Section B, 3. Consent Agenda, 4. Rezonings. 03/21/2006 Resolution No. 9(2006) Article V, Section C. 1. – Addressing the Board. 03/21/2006 Resolution No. 10(2006) Article V, Section A. 2. – Mailing of Board meeting items. 03/21/2006 Resolution No. 11(2006) Article VI, Section C. 4. – WCA Annual Meeting. 03/21/2006 Resolution No. 12(2006) Article VI, Section C. – Per Diems. 03/21/2006 Resolution No. 13(2006) Article VI, Section E. – Department Head Vacancy. 03/21/2006 Resolution No. 15(2006) Article IV, Section A. 3. b. – Remove Personnel Committee Article IV, Section E – Special or Ad hoc Committees Addendum – Remove Personnel Committee, add language to Finance Committee description. 04/12/2006 Resolution No. 23(2006) Article V, Section B. 11. – Concerning Signatures on Resolutions and Ordinances. 09/18/2007 Resolution No. 29(2007) Article VI, Section F. Multiple Employment Positions Policy (Department Heads). 11/06/2007 Resolution No. 36(2007) Article V, Section B. 7. County Board minutes. 03/18/2008 Resolution No. 12(2008) Article IV, Section A.3.f. and Addendum – name change – Council on Aging and Disabilities, committee member makeup and duties. 05/08/2008 Resolution No. 20(2008) Article III, Section D. Board Chair Compensation. 07/15/2008 Resolution No. 23(2008) Addendum – add Administration Committee serves as Ethics Board. 08/19/2008 Resolution No. 28(2008) Article IV, Section A.3.g. – Substance Abuse Committee. 03/16/2009 Resolution No. 5(2009) Article III, Section E. 2. c. – Vice Chair duties; Article IV, Section D. – Remove Information Services Committee; Article V, Section B. 2. – punctuation; Article V, Section C. 7. – wording change. 03/16/2009 Resolution No. 6(2009) Addendum – add Substance Abuse Committee. Page 94 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 47 Date Amended Resolution Number Amendments 04/21/2009 Resolution No. 11(2009) Article V, Section B. 7. – County Board Minutes/Proceedings. 10/20/2009 Resolution No. 37(2009) Article III, Section D. Board Chair Compensation. 01/19/2010 Resolution No. 6(2010) Rewritten to reflect new structure of 19-member Board. 04/20/2010 Resolution No. 13(2010) Article V, Section B. 1. b. – Council on Aging and Disabilities governing board of ADRC. 06/09/2010 Resolution No. 21(2010) Article VIII, Section E. 2. – Remove Mileage and Per Diem Report from Agenda. 08/17/2010 Resolution No. 24(2010) Article VII, Section A. 2. e. – Land Information Advisory Council. 09/29/2010 Resolution No. 29(2010) Article VIII, Section A. 1. – County Board meeting date and Article VIII; Section D. – mailing deadline & process. 12/05/2010 Resolution No. 38(2010) Article V, Section B. 2. b. – Restructuring the Substance Abuse Subcommittee. 06/07/2011 Resolution No. 44(2011) Articles II, IV, VI, VII, VIII – Reflecting the change from Administrative Coordinator to County Administrator form of government. 09/06/2011 Resolution No. 70(2011) Article IX, Section A.3.a. – County Administrator to appoint members to Board of Adjustment. 03/06/2012 Resolution No. 10(2012) Rewritten to incorporate the County Strategic Plan’s Mission Statement and Priority Areas, clarify County Administrator duties and authority, clarify Standing Committees and Boards duties and authority, add Addendum I – Rules Governing St. Croix County Board of Adjustment and general grammatical changes. 04/02/2013 Resolution No. 12(2013) Articles I, IV, VI, VIII, IX – Annual review clarifications and additions. 05/05/2015 Resolution No. 18(2015) Rewrite and reorganization of entire document. 10/06/2015 Resolution No. 36(2015) Appendix – Approving Compensation, Per Diem, Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Policy and Compensation for County Board Supervisors. 10/06/2015 Resolution No. 37(2015) Article 5 – Creating a Library Planning Committee. 12/01/2015 Resolution No. 48(2015) Article 5 – Library Planning Committee Membership. 03/01/2016 Resolution No. 24(2016) Annual Review. Article 3 – Meetings of the County Board; Article 4 – County Board Standing Committees – Administration Committee. 03/07/2017 Resolution No. 7(2017) Annual Review. Article 2, Sections C and D; Article 3, Section G; Article 4, Section B(2); Article 5, Section B(8). 03/06/2018 Resolution No. 10(2018) Annual Review. Article 1, Section F(2); Article 3, Sections E(3) and E(5). 09/04/2018 Resolution No. 24(2018) Amend Article 3, Section E(3). 04/02/2019 Resolution No. 14(2019) Annual Review. Articles 3, 4 and 5 – clarifications and additions. 06/02/2020 Resolution No. 22(2020) Annual Review. Articles 3, 5 and 6 – clarifications and additions. Page 95 of 175 St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors 48 Date Amended Resolution Number Amendments 04/06/2021 Resolution No. 17(2021) Annual Review. Articles 3 and 4 – clarifications and additions. 06/01/2021 Resolution No. 26(2021) Article 5 – County Library Planning Committee. 03/01/2022 Resolution No. 17(2022) Annual Review. Article 1, Section E – Districts and Terms and citation correction to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. 03/07/2023 Resolution No. 7(2023) Revision to entire Rules and Bylaws of the Board of Supervisors now called “Rules of the Board of Supervisors”. 03/04/2025 Resolution No. 12(2025) Annual Review. Articles 3, 4, 5, and 6 – clarifications and additions. 12/02/2025 Resolution No. 53(2025) Changes to Articles 3 and 4 regarding virtual attendance and consent agenda. 02/03/2026 Resolution No. 7(2026) Changes to Article 1, Section G. and Article 2, Section A. 07/07/2026 Resolution No. Rewrite and reorganization of entire document. Page 96 of 175 Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 90 - Code of Ethics - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Heather Amos, Corporation Counsel Date: June 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 90 - Code of Ethics - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Background Information: St. Croix County first adopted a Code of Ethics in February 2017. (See current Chapter 90 - Code of Ethics - https://www.sccwi.gov/490/Ordinances). The County Board directed the Corporation Counsel to update and revise the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Resolution 8(2026). Upon review, several provisions within the existing Code appear outdated, inconsistent with statutory requirements, internally conflicting, unclear in application, or otherwise insufficient to address modern governance and ethical obligations. The rewritten version of the Code of Ethics is attached along with a copy Wis. Stat. § 19.59 - Code of Ethics for Local Government Officials, Employees and Candidates. Page 97 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 1 1 The County Board of Supervisors of the County of St. Croix does ordain as follows: 2 3 Chapter 90 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances is repealed and recreated to read: 4 5 90.01 PURPOSE. 6 7 A. Public officials and employees as defined in this chapter are committed to the highest 8 standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their public duties and affirm that 9 individual and collective adherence to the highest ethical standards is central to 10 maintaining the public trust and vitality of the democratic process. 11 12 B. Public officials take an oath of office to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the 13 Constitution of the State of Wisconsin, and to carry out impartially the laws of the state 14 and county. 15 16 C. While County officials may agree on the need for proper conduct, it is recognized that, 17 as representatives drawn from a representative democratic society, they may experience 18 personal conflicts and hold differing views, values, and loyalties. Therefore, the 19 standards of ethical conduct must be distinguished between minor and inconsequential 20 conflicts and those conflicts which are substantial and material. 21 22 D. This Code of Ethics is separate and distinct from the Rules of Conduct governing the 23 County Board Supervisors as set forth in Section 2.12 of the “St. Croix County Rules of 24 the Board of Supervisors.” 25 26 90.02 DEFINITIONS 27 28 ANYTHING OF SIGNIFICANT VALUE 29 Includes any money, property, favor, service, payment, advance, forbearance, loan or 30 promise of future employment. "Anything of significant value" does not include door 31 prizes, compensation and expenses paid by the County, fees and expenses which are 32 permitted by Wisconsin Statutes, political contributions which are reported under 33 Chapter Wis. Stat. Ch. 11, or hospitality extended for a purpose unrelated to County 34 business by a person other than an organization. Wis. Stat. § 19.59 is incorporated by 35 reference and made part of this definition. 36 37 ANYTHING OF INSIGNIFICANT VALUE 38 Includes unsolicited advertising or promotional materials such as pens, pencils, notepads, 39 calendars, informational or educational materials of insignificant value, (an item from a 40 vendor that costs less than $25 on a one-time basis, but not more than $50 worth of items 41 in a calendar year from a vendor), plaques, other advertising giveaways or any other thing 42 which is not likely to influence the judgment of individuals covered by this chapter. Page 98 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 2 43 ASSOCIATED 44 When used in reference to an organization, includes any organization in which an 45 individual or a member of his/her immediate family is a director, officer, or trustee, or who 46 has a significant fiduciary relationship (see Wis. Stat. § 19.59(1)(g)(8)) or an individual 47 who owns or controls, directly or indirectly, and severally or in the aggregate, at least 10% 48 of the outstanding equity. Wis. Stat. § 19.42(2) is incorporated by reference and made part 49 of this definition. 50 51 COMPLAINANT 52 An individual who files an ethics complaint against either an employee or elective official. 53 54 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 55 Written material or oral information related to County government that is not otherwise 56 subject to the Open Records Law and that is designated by statute, court decision, lawful 57 order, ordinances, resolutions or custom as confidential. 58 59 CONTRACT 60 All agreements executed between the County or a subunit thereof and another party or 61 parties, for the provision of goods, materials, supplies, construction or services in exchange 62 for valuable and sufficient consideration. 63 64 EMPLOYEE 65 Any person employed by the County, other than an individual holding local public office 66 or state public office, and who are not otherwise included in the definition of “elective 67 official.” Wis. Stat. § 19.32(1bg) is incorporated by reference and made part of this 68 definition. 69 70 FINANCIAL OR ECONOMIC INTEREST 71 Any interest which yields, directly or indirectly, a monetary or other material benefit to the 72 official or employee, or to any person employing or retaining services of the official or 73 employee. It does not include a monetary or material benefit which benefits all citizens in 74 the same manner. Wis. Stat. § 19.44 is incorporated by reference and made part of this 75 definition. 76 77 IMMEDIMATE FAMILY 78 An official’s or employee's spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, grandparents and 79 stepparents; or other legal relation who contributes more than 1/2 of the support to the 80 official or employee, or receives that level of support from the official or employee, or lives 81 in the official's or employee's residence. Wis. Stat. § 19.59(2) is incorporated by reference 82 and made part of this definition. Page 99 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 3 83 ELECTIVE OFFICIAL 84 Includes all County elected officials and appointed members of policymaking boards, 85 boards and commissions. Wis. Stat. § 19.32(1bd) is incorporated by reference and made 86 part of this definition. 87 88 ORGANIZATION 89 Any stock or nonstock corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, 90 incorporated or unincorporated association, trust or other legal entity other than an 91 individual or body politic. Wis. Stat. § 19.44(1)(b) is incorporated by reference and made 92 part of this definition. 93 94 PERSONAL INTEREST 95 Any interest arising from blood or marriage relationships or from close business or political 96 associations, whether or not any financial interest is involved. 97 98 RESPONDENT 99 An employee or elective official in which an ethics complaint is filed against. 100 101 SIGNIFICANT FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP 102 Owning or controlling, directly or indirectly: (1) At least 10% of the securities, outstanding 103 stock or stock of any business corporation having a cost or market value of at least $5,000; 104 or (2) An interest of at least 10% or $5,000 of any organization. Wis. Stat. § 19.44(1)(b) is 105 incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. 106 107 90.03 WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES INCORPORATED 108 109 A. Statutes Incorporated by Reference: The following sections of the Wisconsin Statutes 110 are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Code of Ethics: 111 112 § 19.01 (Oaths and Bonds) 113 § 19.21 (Custody and Delivery of Official Property and Records) 114 §§ 19.81 - 19.90 (Open Meetings of Governmental Bodies) 115 § 19.59 (Codes of Ethics for Local Governmental Officials, Employees and 116 Candidates) 117 118 B. Violation of Incorporated Statutes: Officials shall comply with the sections of the 119 Wisconsin Statutes incorporated in this Code of Ethics and failure to do so shall 120 constitute a violation of this Code of Ethics. 121 122 90.04 ETHICS BOARD 123 124 A. The St. Croix County Ethics Board is authorized to administer and enforce this chapter Page 100 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 4 125 pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.59(3)(d). 126 B. Membership. The membership of the Ethics Board shall consist of three members and 127 one alternate, one of whom shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of 128 Wisconsin. The members shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the St. Croix County 129 Board of Supervisors with the confirmation of a majority of the St. Croix County Board 130 of Supervisors. The members of the Ethics Board shall be residents of St. Croix County 131 and shall not be St. Croix County elective officials or employees during the time of 132 appointment. 133 C. Term. The Ethics Board members shall serve staggered three-year terms expiring on the 134 third Tuesday in April of the third year following their appointment (except as otherwise 135 provided in the implementation of this chapter). 136 D. Powers and Duties. The Ethics Board shall be responsible for investigating complaints 137 and conducting probable cause and fact-finding hearings pursuant to this chapter. 138 E. Assistance of Counsel. The Corporation Counsel shall furnish the Ethics Board with 139 whatever legal assistance is necessary to carry out its functions. The Corporation 140 Counsel may retain outside counsel to provide this assistance as necessary. 141 142 90.05 STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT 143 144 A. Fair and Equal Treatment. 145 (1) Use of Public Property: An official or employee shall not use, or knowingly 146 permit the use, of St. Croix County services or St. Croix County-owned vehicles, 147 equipment, materials for unauthorized non-governmental purposes or for 148 unauthorized personal convenience or for profit, unless such services or use are 149 available to the public generally and consistent with practices and policies of St. 150 Croix County. 151 (2) Obligations to Citizens: An official or employee shall not grant any special 152 consideration, treatment or advantage to any citizen beyond that which is 153 available to every other citizen. This section does not affect the duty of St. Croix 154 County supervisors to diligently represent their constituency. 155 B. Conflicts of interest. 156 (1) No official or employee may use his or her public position or office to obtain 157 financial gain or anything of substantial value for the private benefit of himself 158 or herself or his or her immediate family, or for an organization with which he or 159 she is associated. 160 (2) No person may offer or give to an official or employee, directly or indirectly, and 161 no official or employee may solicit or accept from any person, directly or 162 indirectly, anything of value if it could reasonably be expected to influence the 163 official’s or employee’s vote, official action or judgment, or could reasonably be 164 considered as a reward for any official action or inaction on the part of the official 165 or employee. 166 (3) No official or employee may take any official action substantially affecting a Page 101 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 5 167 matter in which the official or employee, a member of his or her immediate 168 family, or an organization with which the official or employee is associated, has 169 a substantial financial interest. 170 (4) No official or employee may use his or her office or position in a way that 171 produces or assists in the production of a substantial benefit, direct or indirect, 172 for the official or employee, one or more members of the official’s or employee’s 173 immediate family either separately or together, or an organization with which the 174 official or employee is associated. 175 C. Unfair persuasion. No official or employee may use or attempt to use his or her public 176 position to influence or gain unlawful benefits, advantages, or privileges for himself or 177 herself or others. 178 D. Political activity. An official or employee has the right to freely express his or her views 179 as a citizen and cast his or her vote, subject to the following: 180 (1) No official or employee shall directly or indirectly use or seek to use his or her 181 authority or position to control or modify the political activity of another person. 182 (2) No official or employee shall at any time use any St. Croix County-owned or 183 leased equipment for any political activity, including circulating nomination 184 papers on County-owned property. 185 (3) No official or employee shall attempt to or influence an attempt to remove, 186 discharge, demote, reduce pay, or otherwise discriminate against any employee 187 because of the employee’s political opinions or affiliations. 188 (4) Officials and employees are specifically prohibited from directly or indirectly 189 coercing any person to withhold or contribute monetary or other types of 190 assistance to any political candidate, party, or purpose. 191 192 90.06 ADVISORY OPINIONS 193 194 Any person governed by this Code of Ethics may apply in writing to the St. Croix County 195 Corporation Counsel for an advisory opinion and shall be guided by any opinion rendered. The 196 applicant shall present his or her interpretation of the facts at issue and of the applicability of 197 provisions of this Code of Ethics before the advisory opinion is rendered. All requests for 198 opinions and opinions rendered shall be in writing. Records of the St. Croix County Corporation 199 Counsel’s opinions, opinion requests and investigations of violations shall be closed to public 200 inspection, as required by Wis. Stat. Ch. 19. However, such records may be made public with 201 the consent of the applicant. 202 203 90.07 INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT; PROCEDURES 204 205 A. Complaints 206 (1) All complaints shall be verified (i.e. notarized) and in writing. The complaint 207 shall state the specific provision(s) of the County Ethics Code or Wisconsin 208 Statutes section(s), or both, believed to have been violated and shall include Page 102 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 6 209 sufficient information to support the allegations. 210 (2) The complaint shall also include the following: 211 (a) The name, a viable mailing address (and residential, if different) and 212 telephone number of the complainant; 213 (b) The name, a viable mailing and/or a residential address and position of 214 the individual who is the subject named in the complaint; 215 (c) The facts constituting the alleged ethics violation(s) set forth clearly and 216 in detail; and 217 (d) If complainant(s) alleges that any Board member has a conflict of interest 218 or bias, the complaint shall state the conflict or bias within the complaint. 219 (3) Complaints that do not meet the minimum pleading requirements in Subsection 220 (2) above shall be dismissed without prejudice. 221 (4) No action may be taken on any complaint that is filed later than six (6) months 222 after a violation of the Ethics Code is alleged to have occurred. 223 (5) All written complaints shall be submitted to the County Clerk, 1101 Carmichael 224 Road, Hudson, WI 54016. The County Clerk shall forward the complaint to the 225 Chair of the County Board, the Corporation Counsel, and the County 226 Administrator. The complaint is a public record that may be disclosed subject to 227 Wis. Stat. Ch. 19. 228 229 B. Preliminary procedure; notice. 230 (1) The Corporation Counsel shall review the complaint to ensure that it meets all 231 procedural and technical requirements. If the complaint is defective, the 232 Corporation Counsel shall notify the complainant of the defect within ten (10) 233 business days of receipt of the complaint. The complainant must correct the 234 defect within thirty (30) days of the Corporation Counsel’s notification or the 235 complaint will be administratively closed. 236 (2) The Corporation Counsel shall send notice, including a copy of the complaint, to 237 the respondent(s) and complainant within seven (7) business days of the receipt 238 of the complaint by the County Board Chair. The notice shall be sent via certified 239 mail. 240 (3) The notice shall inform the respondent that they may file a written statement of 241 their position with the Ethics Board within ten (10) business days of the date the 242 notice was received. 243 (4) The respondent may request that any hearing be held in open session. 244 (5) The Corporation Counsel shall contact the members of the Ethics Board to 245 schedule a probable cause hearing. 246 247 C. Investigations and powers. Pursuant to any investigation or hearing conducted under this 248 ethics chapter, the Ethics Board has the authority to: 249 (1) Require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions 250 relevant to the proceedings conducted under this chapter as it may prescribe, such Page 103 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 7 251 submission to be made within such period and under oath or otherwise as the 252 Ethics Board may determine. 253 (2) Administer oaths and require by subpoena, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 885.01, the 254 attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any documentary 255 evidence relating to the investigation of hearing being conducted. 256 (3) Pay witnesses the same fees and mileage as are paid in like circumstances by the 257 courts in Wisconsin. 258 (4) Request and obtain from the Department of Revenue copies of state income tax 259 returns and access to other appropriate information under Wis. Stat. § 71.78(4) 260 regarding all persons who are the subject of such investigation, pursuant to a 261 subpoena duces tecum. 262 (5) Retain outside counsel and other experts as needed in connection with any of the 263 Ethics Board’s responsibilities hereunder and upon such contract for services 264 approved for content and form by the Corporation Counsel. 265 266 D. Hearings. 267 (1) Procedure; Burden of Proof. All hearings conducted by the Ethics Board under 268 this chapter are subject to the following: 269 (a) The burden of proof at all hearings shall rest with the complainant to 270 prove the allegations by evidence that is clear, satisfactory, and 271 convincing. 272 (b) All evidence, including certified copies of records and documents which 273 the Ethics Board considers, shall be fully offered and made part of the 274 record of the case. The evidence presented shall be limited to the scope 275 of the allegation(s) made in the complaint. The Ethics Board shall not 276 be bound by the rules of evidence for trial, but it shall admit all evidence 277 having reasonable probative value, provided that it relates to the scope 278 of the allegation(s) in the complaint, and shall exclude immaterial, 279 irrelevant, or unduly repetitious testimony. 280 (c) All hearings shall be in closed session, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85, 281 unless the respondent requests an open hearing, submitted via written 282 request. 283 (d) The Ethics Board shall convene in closed session following any hearing 284 for the purpose of deliberation on the evidence. 285 (e) All hearings shall be conducted under oath or affirmation. The Chair of 286 the Ethics Board shall administer any oaths to the complainant, 287 respondent, and/or witnesses. 288 (f) The proceedings of the hearing will be conducted in accordance with 289 Robert’s Rules of Order, managed by the Ethics Board Chair with the 290 Corporation Counsel acting as parliamentarian. 291 (g) The parties may make a brief opening statement to acquaint the Ethics 292 Board with the nature of the complaint. Page 104 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 8 293 (h) The parties shall be allowed to question each other and present witnesses 294 on their behalf, consistent with the subject matter before the Ethics 295 Board. 296 (i) The Ethics Board may direct questions to any party or witness. 297 (j) The Ethics Board may, in its sole discretion, extend the deadlines for 298 taking action on a verified complaint or request. Failure of the Ethics 299 Board to take action within the time frames in this chapter shall not 300 preclude the Ethics Board from pursuing a complaint. 301 302 (2) Initial/probable cause hearing. 303 (a) The Ethics Board shall set a time for a probable cause hearing on the 304 complaint that is within thirty (30) business days following the receipt of 305 the complaint. The probable cause hearing date shall be set prior to the 306 notice being sent out so that the notice will include the date, time, and 307 place of the probable cause hearing of the Ethics Board regarding the 308 complaint. 309 (b) At the probable cause hearing the Ethics Board shall determine if it has 310 jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint and determine if there 311 is a basis for the complaint. The complainant must be present. If the 312 complainant does not personally appear, the Ethics Board may dismiss 313 the complaint without prejudice. If the Ethics Board determines that there 314 is no basis for the complaint, it may immediately dismiss the complaint 315 with prejudice and without further hearing. In determining if there is a 316 basis for the complaint, the Ethics Board must review the complaint in the 317 light most favorable to the complainant. 318 (c) An agenda shall be filed and posted by the County Clerk prior to the 319 probable cause hearing and the respondent’s name will not be included in 320 the meeting notice and public access to records pertaining to the 321 complaint shall be restricted in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 19.35, unless 322 the respondent has requested an open hearing via written request. 323 (d) The Corporation Counsel shall send a copy of the response(s) received 324 from the respondent(s) to the Ethics Board and the complainant(s) at least 325 five (5) business days prior to the probable cause hearing. 326 (e) The respondent may request that the County provide him/her with legal 327 representation, provided the employee or elected official was acting 328 within the scope of their official duties or authority at the time of the 329 conduct alleged in the complaint. 330 331 (3) Fact-finding hearing. 332 (a) If after the probable cause hearing the Ethics Board finds that probable 333 cause exists for believing the allegation(s) in the complaint, the Ethics 334 Board shall schedule a fact-finding hearing not less than thirty (30) Page 105 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 9 335 business days after making the finding of probable cause. 336 (b) Upon the conclusion of the fact-finding hearing, the Ethics Board shall 337 adjourn into closed session for deliberations. Any person not a member 338 of the Ethics Board, including Couty Board Supervisors, shall be 339 excluded from the Ethics Board’s deliberations; however the County 340 Administrator and the Corporation Counsel, who are charged with 341 providing administrative and legal assistance to the Board, shall remain. 342 343 E. Disposition. 344 (1) Upon completion of deliberations, the Ethics Board shall issue a written decision 345 within ten (10) business days from the conclusion of deliberation and may direct 346 the Corporation Counsel to draft the decisions for signature by the Ethics Board 347 Chair. The decision shall be filed with the County Clerk’s office and a copy sent 348 to the complainant and the respondent. 349 (2) If the Ethics Board determines by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence 350 that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the Ethics Board shall refer the matter 351 to the proper County authority: 352 (a) For matters involving allegations against a County employee: the County 353 Administrator. 354 (b) For matters involving allegations against the County Administrator: the 355 Administration Committee. 356 (c) For matters involving Constitutional Officers, e.g. County Clerk, Register 357 of Deeds, Sheriff, Treasurer or Clerk of Circuit Court: to the official or 358 body with the authority to remove the officer from office under Wisconsin 359 Statutes. 360 (d) For matters involving a County Board Supervisor: the County Board of 361 Supervisors. 362 (3) If the Ethics Board does not find a violation by clear, satisfactory, and convincing 363 evidence that a violation of this chapter has occurred, it shall dismiss the 364 complaint. 365 (4) Recommendations. The Ethics Board may make recommendations to the proper 366 authority which may include, but are not limited to: 367 (a) In the case of an official who is an elected County Board Supervisor, the 368 County Clerk, Treasurer, or Surveyor, that the County Board consider 369 sanctioning, censuring, or removing the person under Wis. Stat. § 370 17.09(1). 371 (b) In the case of the Clerk of Circuit Court, referring the matter to the Circuit 372 Court presiding judge to consider sanctioning, censuring, or removing the 373 Clerk of Circuit Court under Wis. Stat. § 17.09(2). 374 (c) In the case of the Sheriff or Register of Deeds, referring the matter to the 375 Governor for sanctioning, censuring, or removal under Wis. Stat. § 376 17.09(3). Page 106 of 175 Ordinance No. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 90 – CODE OF ETHICS – OF THE ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES 10 377 (d) In the case of an employee, referring the matter to the County 378 Administrator to consider discipline, up to and including discharge of the 379 employee. 380 (e) The return of County property or funds or gifts and/or restitution for the 381 value of the gifts, property, and funds procured, obtained, or retained as 382 violation of this ethics chapter. An order for return/restitution shall 383 include a deadline for return or making restitution. 384 (f) An order requiring the accused to conform his or her conduct to this 385 chapter. 386 (g) An order requiring an individual who has been determined to have 387 violated this ethics chapter to forfeit an amount not less than $100 nor 388 more than $1,000 for each offense along with a payment deadline. 389 (h) Referral to the District Attorney to commence enforcement and penalties 390 as permitted by Wisconsin Statutes. 391 392 This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication as provided in Wis. Stat. § 59.14. 393 394 This ordinance shall not be codified. Administration Committee Recommended: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Ordinance was ENACTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 107 of 175 1 CHAPTER 90 CODE OF ETHICS 90.01 PURPOSE. A. Public officials and employees as defined in this chapter are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their public duties and affirm that individual and collective adherence to the highest ethical standards is central to maintaining the public trust and vitality of the democratic process. B. Public officials take an oath of office to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin, and to carry out impartially the laws of the state and county. C. While County officials may agree on the need for proper conduct, it is recognized that, as representatives drawn from a representative democratic society, they may experience personal conflicts and hold differing views, values, and loyalties. Therefore, the standards of ethical conduct must be distinguished between minor and inconsequential conflicts and those conflicts which are substantial and material. D. This Code of Ethics is separate and distinct from the Rules of Conduct governing the County Board Supervisors as set forth in Section 2.12 of the “St. Croix County Rules of the Board of Supervisors.” 90.02 DEFINITIONS ANYTHING OF SIGNIFICANT VALUE Includes any money, property, favor, service, payment, advance, forbearance, loan or promise of future employment. "Anything of significant value" does not include door prizes, compensation and expenses paid by the County, fees and expenses which are permitted by Wisconsin Statutes, political contributions which are reported under Chapter Wis. Stat. Ch. 11, or hospitality extended for a purpose unrelated to County business by a person other than an organization. Wis. Stat. § 19.59 is incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. ANYTHING OF INSIGNIFICANT VALUE Includes unsolicited advertising or promotional materials such as pens, pencils, notepads, calendars, informational or educational materials of insignificant value, (an item from a vendor that costs less than $25 on a one-time basis, but not more than $50 worth of items in a calendar year from a vendor), plaques, other advertising giveaways or any other thing which is not likely to influence the judgment of individuals covered by this chapter. ASSOCIATED When used in reference to an organization, includes any organization in which an individual or a member of his/her immediate family is a director, officer, or trustee, or Page 108 of 175 2 who has a significant fiduciary relationship (see Wis. Stat. § 19.59(1)(g)(8)) or an individual who owns or controls, directly or indirectly, and severally or in the aggregate, at least 10% of the outstanding equity. Wis. Stat. § 19.42(2) is incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. COMPLAINANT An individual who files an ethics complaint against either an employee or elective official. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Written material or oral information related to County government that is not otherwise subject to the Open Records Law and that is designated by statute, court decision, lawful order, ordinances, resolutions or custom as confidential. CONTRACT All agreements executed between the County or a subunit thereof and another party or parties, for the provision of goods, materials, supplies, construction or services in exchange for valuable and sufficient consideration. EMPLOYEE Any person employed by the County, other than an individual holding local public office or state public office, and who are not otherwise included in the definition of “elective official.” Wis. Stat. § 19.32(1bg) is incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. FINANCIAL OR ECONOMIC INTEREST Any interest which yields, directly or indirectly, a monetary or other material benefit to the official or employee, or to any person employing or retaining services of the official or employee. It does not include a monetary or material benefit which benefits all citizens in the same manner. Wis. Stat. § 19.44 is incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. IMMEDIMATE FAMILY An official’s or employee's spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, grandparents and stepparents; or other legal relation who contributes more than 1/2 of the support to the official or employee, or receives that level of support from the official or employee, or lives in the official's or employee's residence. Wis. Stat. § 19.59(2) is incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. ELECTIVE OFFICIAL Includes all County elected officials and appointed members of policymaking boards, boards and commissions. Wis. Stat. § 19.32(1bd) is incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. ORGANIZATION Any stock or nonstock corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, incorporated or unincorporated association, trust or other legal entity other Page 109 of 175 3 than an individual or body politic. Wis. Stat. § 19.44(1)(b) is incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. PERSONAL INTEREST Any interest arising from blood or marriage relationships or from close business or political associations, whether or not any financial interest is involved. RESPONDENT An employee or elective official in which an ethics complaint is filed against. SIGNIFICANT FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP Owning or controlling, directly or indirectly: (1) At least 10% of the securities, outstanding stock or stock of any business corporation having a cost or market value of at least $5,000; or (2) An interest of at least 10% or $5,000 of any organization. Wis. Stat. § 19.44(1)(b) is incorporated by reference and made part of this definition. 90.03 WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES INCORPORATED A. Statutes Incorporated by Reference: The following sections of the Wisconsin Statutes are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Code of Ethics: § 19.01 (Oaths and Bonds) § 19.21 (Custody and Delivery of Official Property and Records) §§ 19.81 - 19.90 (Open Meetings of Governmental Bodies) § 19.59 (Codes of Ethics for Local Governmental Officials, Employees and Candidates) B. Violation of Incorporated Statutes: Officials shall comply with the sections of the Wisconsin Statutes incorporated in this Code of Ethics and failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this Code of Ethics. 90.04 ETHICS BOARD A. The St. Croix County Ethics Board is authorized to administer and enforce this chapter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.59(3)(d). B. Membership. The membership of the Ethics Board shall consist of three members and one alternate, one of whom shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin. The members shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors with the confirmation of a majority of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. The members of the Ethics Board shall be residents of St. Croix County and shall not be St. Croix County elective officials or employees during the time of appointment. C. Term. The Ethics Board members shall serve staggered three-year terms expiring on the third Tuesday in April of the third year following their appointment (except as otherwise provided in the implementation of this chapter). D. Powers and Duties. The Ethics Board shall be responsible for investigating complaints and conducting probable cause and fact-finding hearings pursuant to this chapter. Page 110 of 175 4 E. Assistance of Counsel. The Corporation Counsel shall furnish the Ethics Board with whatever legal assistance is necessary to carry out its functions. The Corporation Counsel may retain outside counsel to provide this assistance as necessary. F. 90.05 STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT A. Fair and Equal Treatment. (1) Use of Public Property: An official or employee shall not use, or knowingly permit the use, of St. Croix County services or St. Croix County-owned vehicles, equipment, materials for unauthorized non-governmental purposes or for unauthorized personal convenience or for profit, unless such services or use are available to the public generally and consistent with practices and policies of St. Croix County. (2) Obligations to Citizens: An official or employee shall not grant any special consideration, treatment or advantage to any citizen beyond that which is available to every other citizen. This section does not affect the duty of St. Croix County supervisors to diligently represent their constituency. B. Conflicts of interest. (1) No official or employee may use his or her public position or office to obtain financial gain or anything of substantial value for the private benefit of himself or herself or his or her immediate family, or for an organization with which he or she is associated. (2) No person may offer or give to an official or employee, directly or indirectly, and no official or employee may solicit or accept from any person, directly or indirectly, anything of value if it could reasonably be expected to influence the official’s or employee’s vote, official action or judgment, or could reasonably be considered as a reward for any official action or inaction on the part of the official or employee. (3) No official or employee may take any official action substantially affecting a matter in which the official or employee, a member of his or her immediate family, or an organization with which the official or employee is associated, has a substantial financial interest. (4) No official or employee may use his or her office or position in a way that produces or assists in the production of a substantial benefit, direct or indirect, for the official or employee, one or more members of the official’s or employee’s immediate family either separately or together, or an organization with which the official or employee is associated. C. Unfair persuasion. No official or employee may use or attempt to use his or her public position to influence or gain unlawful benefits, advantages, or privileges for himself or herself or others. D. Political activity. An official or employee has the right to freely express his or her views as a citizen and cast his or her vote, subject to the following: (1) No official or employee shall directly or indirectly use or seek to use his or her authority or position to control or modify the political activity of another person. Page 111 of 175 5 (2) No official or employee shall at any time use any St. Croix County-owned or leased equipment for any political activity, including circulating nomination papers on County-owned property. (3) No official or employee shall attempt to or influence an attempt to remove, discharge, demote, reduce pay, or otherwise discriminate against any employee because of the employee’s political opinions or affiliations. (4) Officials and employees are specifically prohibited from directly or indirectly coercing any person to withhold or contribute monetary or other types of assistance to any political candidate, party, or purpose. 90.06 ADVISORY OPINIONS Any person governed by this Code of Ethics may apply in writing to the St. Croix County Corporation Counsel for an advisory opinion and shall be guided by any opinion rendered. The applicant shall present his or her interpretation of the facts at issue and of the applicability of provisions of this Code of Ethics before the advisory opinion is rendered. All requests for opinions and opinions rendered shall be in writing. Records of the St. Croix County Corporation Counsel’s opinions, opinion requests and investigations of violations shall be closed to public inspection, as required by Wis. Stat. Ch. 19. However, such records may be made public with the consent of the applicant. 90.07 INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT; PROCEDURES A. Complaints (1) All complaints shall be verified (i.e. notarized) and in writing. The complaint shall state the specific provision(s) of the County Ethics Code or Wisconsin Statutes section(s), or both, believed to have been violated and shall include sufficient information to support the allegations. (2) The complaint shall also include the following: (a) The name, a viable mailing address (and residential, if different) and telephone number of the complainant; (b) The name, a viable mailing and/or a residential address and position of the individual who is the subject named in the complaint; (c) The facts constituting the alleged ethics violation(s) set forth clearly and in detail; and (d) If complainant(s) alleges that any Board member has a conflict of interest or bias, the complaint shall state the conflict or bias within the complaint. (3) Complaints that do not meet the minimum pleading requirements in Subsection (2) above shall be dismissed without prejudice. (4) No action may be taken on any complaint that is filed later than six (6) months after a violation of the Ethics Code is alleged to have occurred. (5) All written complaints shall be submitted to the County Clerk, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016. The County Clerk shall forward the complaint to the Chair of the County Board, the Corporation Counsel, and the County Administrator. The complaint is a public record that may be disclosed subject to Page 112 of 175 6 Wis. Stat. Ch. 19. B. Preliminary procedure; notice. (1) The Corporation Counsel shall review the complaint to ensure that it meets all procedural and technical requirements. If the complaint is defective, the Corporation Counsel shall notify the complainant of the defect within ten (10) business days of receipt of the complaint. The complainant must correct the defect within thirty (30) days of the Corporation Counsel’s notification or the complaint will be administratively closed. (2) The Corporation Counsel shall send notice, including a copy of the complaint, to the respondent(s) and complainant within seven (7) business days of the receipt of the complaint by the County Board Chair. The notice shall be sent via certified mail. (3) The notice shall inform the respondent that they may file a written statement of their position with the Ethics Board within ten (10) business days of the date the notice was received. (4) The respondent may request that any hearing be held in open session. (5) The Corporation Counsel shall contact the members of the Ethics Board to schedule a probable cause hearing. C. Investigations and powers. Pursuant to any investigation or hearing conducted under this ethics chapter, the Ethics Board has the authority to: (1) Require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions relevant to the proceedings conducted under this chapter as it may prescribe, such submission to be made within such period and under oath or otherwise as the Ethics Board may determine. (2) Administer oaths and require by subpoena, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 885.01, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any documentary evidence relating to the investigation of hearing being conducted. (3) Pay witnesses the same fees and mileage as are paid in like circumstances by the courts in Wisconsin. (4) Request and obtain from the Department of Revenue copies of state income tax returns and access to other appropriate information under Wis. Stat. § 71.78(4) regarding all persons who are the subject of such investigation, pursuant to a subpoena duces tecum. (5) Retain outside counsel and other experts as needed in connection with any of the Ethics Board’s responsibilities hereunder and upon such contract for services approved for content and form by the Corporation Counsel. D. Hearings. (1) Procedure; Burden of Proof. All hearings conducted by the Ethics Board under this chapter are subject to the following: (a) The burden of proof at all hearings shall rest with the complainant to prove the allegations by evidence that is clear, satisfactory, and convincing. (b) All evidence, including certified copies of records and documents which Page 113 of 175 7 the Ethics Board considers, shall be fully offered and made part of the record of the case. The evidence presented shall be limited to the scope of the allegation(s) made in the complaint. The Ethics Board shall not be bound by the rules of evidence for trial, but it shall admit all evidence having reasonable probative value, provided that it relates to the scope of the allegation(s) in the complaint, and shall exclude immaterial, irrelevant, or unduly repetitious testimony. (c) All hearings shall be in closed session, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85, unless the respondent requests an open hearing, submitted via written request. (d) The Ethics Board shall convene in closed session following any hearing for the purpose of deliberation on the evidence. (e) All hearings shall be conducted under oath or affirmation. The Chair of the Ethics Board shall administer any oaths to the complainant, respondent, and/or witnesses. (f) The proceedings of the hearing will be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order, managed by the Ethics Board Chair with the Corporation Counsel acting as parliamentarian. (g) The parties may make a brief opening statement to acquaint the Ethics Board with the nature of the complaint. (h) The parties shall be allowed to question each other and present witnesses on their behalf, consistent with the subject matter before the Ethics Board. (i) The Ethics Board may direct questions to any party or witness. (j) The Ethics Board may, in its sole discretion, extend the deadlines for taking action on a verified complaint or request. Failure of the Ethics Board to take action within the time frames in this chapter shall not preclude the Ethics Board from pursuing a complaint. (2) Initial/probable cause hearing. (a) The Ethics Board shall set a time for a probable cause hearing on the complaint that is within thirty (30) business days following the receipt of the complaint. The probable cause hearing date shall be set prior to the notice being sent out so that the notice will include the date, time, and place of the probable cause hearing of the Ethics Board regarding the complaint. (b) At the probable cause hearing the Ethics Board shall determine if it has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint and determine if there is a basis for the complaint. The complainant must be present. If the complainant does not personally appear, the Ethics Board may dismiss the complaint without prejudice. If the Ethics Board determines that there is no basis for the complaint, it may immediately dismiss the complaint with prejudice and without further hearing. In determining if there is a basis for the complaint, the Ethics Board must review the complaint in the light most favorable to the complainant. (c) An agenda shall be filed and posted by the County Clerk prior to the Page 114 of 175 8 probable cause hearing and the respondent’s name will not be included in the meeting notice and public access to records pertaining to the complaint shall be restricted in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 19.35, unless the respondent has requested an open hearing via written request. (d) The Corporation Counsel shall send a copy of the response(s) received from the respondent(s) to the Ethics Board and the complainant(s) at least five (5) business days prior to the probable cause hearing. (e) The respondent may request that the County provide him/her with legal representation, provided the employee or elected official was acting within the scope of their official duties or authority at the time of the conduct alleged in the complaint. (3) Fact-finding hearing. (a) If after the probable cause hearing the Ethics Board finds that probable cause exists for believing the allegation(s) in the complaint, the Ethics Board shall schedule a fact-finding hearing not less than thirty (30) business days after making the finding of probable cause. (b) Upon the conclusion of the fact-finding hearing, the Ethics Board shall adjourn into closed session for deliberations. Any person not a member of the Ethics Board, including Couty Board Supervisors, shall be excluded from the Ethics Board’s deliberations; however the County Administrator and the Corporation Counsel, who are charged with providing administrative and legal assistance to the Board, shall remain. E. Disposition. (1) Upon completion of deliberations, the Ethics Board shall issue a written decision within ten (10) business days from the conclusion of deliberation and may direct the Corporation Counsel to draft the decisions for signature by the Ethics Board Chair. The decision shall be filed with the County Clerk’s office and a copy sent to the complainant and the respondent. (2) If the Ethics Board determines by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the Ethics Board shall refer the matter to the proper County authority: (a) For matters involving allegations against a County employee: the County Administrator. (b) For matters involving allegations against the County Administrator: the Administration Committee. (c) For matters involving Constitutional Officers, e.g. County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, Treasurer or Clerk of Circuit Court: to the official or body with the authority to remove the officer from office under Wisconsin Statutes. (d) For matters involving a County Board Supervisor: the County Board of Supervisors. (3) If the Ethics Board does not find a violation by clear, satisfactory, and convincing evidence that a violation of this chapter has occurred, it shall dismiss the complaint. Page 115 of 175 9 (4) Recommendations. The Ethics Board may make recommendations to the proper authority which may include, but are not limited to: (a) In the case of an official who is an elected County Board Supervisor, the County Clerk, Treasurer, or Surveyor, that the County Board consider sanctioning, censuring, or removing the person under Wis. Stat. § 17.09(1). (b) In the case of the Clerk of Circuit Court, referring the matter to the Circuit Court presiding judge to consider sanctioning, censuring, or removing the Clerk of Circuit Court under Wis. Stat. § 17.09(2). (c) In the case of the Sheriff or Register of Deeds, referring the matter to the Governor for sanctioning, censuring, or removal under Wis. Stat. § 17.09(3). (d) In the case of an employee, referring the matter to the County Administrator to consider discipline, up to and including discharge of the employee. (e) The return of County property or funds or gifts and/or restitution for the value of the gifts, property, and funds procured, obtained, or retained as violation of this ethics chapter. An order for return/restitution shall include a deadline for return or making restitution. (f) An order requiring the accused to conform his or her conduct to this chapter. (g) An order requiring an individual who has been determined to have violated this ethics chapter to forfeit an amount not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each offense along with a payment deadline. (h) Referral to the District Attorney to commence enforcement and penalties as permitted by Wisconsin Statutes. Enacted – Ordinance No. 848 (2017) – February 2017 Repealed and Recreated – Ordinance No. _____ (2026) - ___________ 2026 Page 116 of 175 Updated 2023-24 Wis. Stats. Published and certified under s. 35.18. April 3, 2026. 31 Updated 23-24 Wis. Stats. GENERAL DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS 19.59 ceived by the department of tourism during the preceding calen­ dar year for a purpose specified in s. 19.56 (3) (em) and the pro­ gram or activity in connection with which the thing is received, together with the location and date of that program or activity. History: 1995 a. 27; 2015 a. 118 s. 266 (10). 19.579 Civil penalties. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), any person who violates this subchapter may be required to forfeit not more than $500 for each violation of s. 19.43, 19.44, or 19.56 (2) or not more than $5,000 for each violation of any other provi­ sion of this subchapter. If the court determines that the accused has realized economic gain as a result of the violation, the court may, in addition, order the accused to forfeit the amount gained as a result of the violation. In addition, if the court determines that a state public official has violated s. 19.45 (13), the court may or­ der the official to forfeit an amount equal to the amount or value of any political contribution, service, or other thing of value that was wrongfully obtained. If the court determines that a state pub­ lic official has violated s. 19.45 (13) and no political contribu­ tion, service, or other thing of value was obtained, the court may order the official to forfeit an amount equal to the maximum con­ tribution authorized under s. 11.1101 (1) for the office held or sought by the official, whichever amount is greater. The attorney general, when so requested by the commission, shall institute proceedings to recover any forfeiture incurred under this section which is not paid by the person against whom it is assessed. (2) Any person who violates s. 19.45 (13) may be required to forfeit not more than $5,000. History: 2003 a. 39; 2007 a. 1 ss. 121,130,131; 2015 a. 117; 2015 a. 118 s. 266 (10). 19.58 Criminal penalties. (1) (a) Any person who inten­ tionally violates any provision of this subchapter except s. 19.45 (13) or 19.59 (1) (hr), or a code of ethics adopted or established under s. 19.45 (11) (a) or (b), shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than one year in the county jail or both. (b) Any person who intentionally violates s. 19.45 (13) or 19.59 (1) (hr) is guilty of a Class I felony. (2) The penalties under sub. (1) do not limit the power of ei­ ther house of the legislature to discipline its own members or to impeach a public official, or limit the power of a department to discipline its state public officials or employees. (3) In this section "intentionally" has the meaning given un­ der s. 939.23. (4) A person who violates s. 19.50 may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both. History: 1973 c. 90; Stats. 1973 s. 11.10; 1973 c. 334 ss. 33, 57, 58; Stats. 1973 s. 19.50; 1975 c. 200; 1977 c. 277 ss. 34, 37; Stats. 1977 s. 19.58; 2003 a. 39; 2015 a. 118. 19.59 Codes of ethics for local government officials, employees and candidates. (1) (a) No local public official may use his or her public position or office to obtain financial gain or anything of substantial value for the private benefit of himself or herself or his or her immediate family, or for an organi­ zation with which he or she is associated. A violation of this paragraph includes the acceptance of free or discounted admis­ sions to a professional baseball or football game by a member of the district board of a local professional baseball park district cre­ ated under subch. III of ch. 229 or a local professional football stadium district created under subch. IV of ch. 229. This para­ graph does not prohibit a local public official from using the title or prestige of his or her office to obtain campaign contributions that are permitted and reported as required by ch. 11. This para­ graph does not prohibit a local public official from obtaining any­ thing of value from the Wisconsin Economic Development Cor- poration or the department of tourism, as provided under s. 19 .56 (3) (f). (b) No person may offer or give to a local public official, di­ rectly or indirectly, and no local public official may solicit or ac­ cept from any person, directly or indirectly, anything of value if it could reasonably be expected to influence the local public offi­ cial's vote, official actions or judgment, or could reasonably be considered as a reward for any official action or inaction on the part of the local public official. This paragraph does not prohibit a local public official from engaging in outside employment. (hr) No local public official or candidate for local public of­ fice may, directly or by means of an agent, give, or offer or prom­ ise to give, or withhold, or offer or promise to withhold, his or her vote or influence, or promise to take or refrain from taking offi­ cial action with respect to any proposed or pending matter in con­ sideration of, or upon condition that, any other person make or re­ frain from making a political contribution, or provide or refrain from providing any service or other thing of value, to or for the benefit of a candidate, a political party, any committee registered under ch. 11, or any person making a communication that con­ tains a reference to a clearly identified local public official hold­ ing an elective office or to a candidate for local public office. (c) Except as otherwise provided in par. (d), no local public official may: 1. Take any official action substantially affecting a matter in which the official, a member of his or her immediate family, or an organization with which the official is associated has a substan­ tial financial interest. 2. Use his or her office or position in a way that produces or assists in the production of a substantial benefit, direct or indi­ rect, for the official, one or more members of the official's imme­ diate family either separately or together, or an organization with which the official is associated. ( d) Paragraph ( c) does not prohibit a local public official from taking any action concerning the lawful payment of salaries or employee benefits or reimbursement of actual and necessary ex­ penses, or prohibit a local public official from taking official ac­ tion with respect to any proposal to modify a county or municipal ordinance. (f) Paragraphs (a) to (c) do not apply to the members of a local committee appointed under s. 289.33 (7) (a) to negotiate with the owner or operator of, or applicant for a license to operate, a solid waste disposal or hazardous waste facility under s. 289.33, with respect to any matter contained or proposed to be contained in a written agreement between a municipality and the owner, opera­ tor or applicant or in an arbitration award or proposed award that is applicable to those parties. (g) 1. In this paragraph: a. "District" means a local professional baseball park district created under subch. III of ch. 229 or a local professional football stadium district created under subch. IV of ch. 229. b. "District board member" means a member of the district board of a district. 2. No district board member may accept or retain any trans­ portation, lodging, meals, food or beverage, or reimbursement therefor, except in accordance with this paragraph. 3. A district board member may receive and retain reim­ bursement or payment of actual and reasonable expenses for a published work or for the presentation of a talk or participation in a meeting related to processes, proposals and issues affecting a district if the payment or reimbursement is paid or arranged by the organizer of the event or the publisher of the work. 4. A district board member may receive and retain anything of value if the activity or occasion for which it is given is unre­ lated to the member's use of the time, facilities, services or sup- 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 103 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Sub­ stances Board Orders filed before and in effect on April 3, 2026. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after April 3, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 4-3-26) Page 117 of 175 Updated 2023-24 Wis. Stats. Published and certified under s. 35.18. April 3, 2026. 19.59 GENERAL DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS plies of the district not generally available to all residents of the district and the member can show by clear and convincing evi­ dence that the payment or reimbursement was unrelated to and did not arise from the recipient's holding or having held a public office and was paid for a purpose unrelated to the purposes spec­ ified in subd. 3. 5. A district board member may receive and retain from the district or on behalf of the district transportation, lodging, meals, food or beverage, or reimbursement therefor or payment or reim­ bursement of actual and reasonable costs that the member can show by clear and convincing evidence were incurred or received on behalf of the district and primarily for the benefit of the dis­ trict and not primarily for the private benefit of the member or any other person. 6. No district board member may intentionally use or dis­ close information gained in the course of or by reason of his or her official position or activities in any way that could result in the receipt of anything of value for himself or herself, for his or her immediate family, or for any other person, if the information has not been communicated to the public or is not public information. 7. No district board member may use or attempt to use the position held by the member to influence or gain unlawful bene­ fits, advantages or privileges personally or for others. 8. No district board member, member of a district board member's immediate family, nor any organization with which the district board member or a member of the district board mem­ ber's immediate family owns or controls at least 10 percent of the outstanding equity, voting rights, or outstanding indebtedness may enter into any contract or lease involving a payment or pay­ ments of more than $3,000 within a 12-month period, in whole or in part derived from district funds unless the district board mem­ ber has first made written disclosure of the nature and extent of such relationship or interest to the commission and to the district. Any contract or lease entered into in violation of this subdivision may be voided by the district in an action commenced within 3 years of the date on which the commission, or the district, knew or should have known that a violation of this subdivision had oc­ curred. This subdivision does not affect the application of s. 946.13. 9. No former district board member, for 12 months following the date on which he or she ceases to be a district board member, may, for compensation, on behalf of any person other than a gov­ ernmental entity, make any formal or informal appearance before, or negotiate with, any officer or employee of the district with which he or she was associated as a district board member within 12 months prior to the date on which he or she ceased to be a dis­ trict board member. 10. No former district board member, for 12 months follow­ ing the date on which he or she ceases to be a district board mem­ ber, may, for compensation, on behalf of any person other than a governmental entity, make any formal or informal appearance be­ fore, or negotiate with, any officer or employee of a district with which he or she was associated as a district board member in con­ nection with any judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, applica­ tion, contract, claim, or charge which might give rise to a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding which was under the former mem­ ber's responsibility as a district board member within 12 months prior to the date on which he or she ceased to be a member. 11. No former district board member may, for compensation, act on behalf of any party other than the district with which he or she was associated as a district board member in connection with any judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, application, contract, claim, or charge which might give rise to a judicial or quasi-judi- Updated 23-24 Wis. Stats. 32 cial proceeding in which the former member participated person­ ally and substantially as a district board member. (1 b) If a local public official receives an item that the official is not permitted to accept or retain under this subchapter or subch. ill of ch. 13, the official shall do one of the following: (a) Give the item to the official's agency to use or sell, except that the agency may not sell the item to any government employee or official. (b) Give the item to another local agency or to a public institu­ tion, such as a local school, library, or museum, that can use the item. (c) Give the item to a charitable organization, as defined in s. 11.0101 (4), not including a charitable organization with which the official or his or her immediate family is associated. (d) Return the item to the donor. (e) If the donor is neither a lobbyist, as defined in s. 13.62 (11), nor a principal, as defined in s. 13.62 (12), purchase the item at its full retail value and keep the item. (1 m) In addition to the requirements of sub. (1), any county, city, village or town may enact an ordinance establishing a code of ethics for public officials and employees of the county or mu­ nicipality and candidates for county or municipal elective offices. (2) An ordinance enacted under this section shall specify the positions to which it applies. The ordinance may apply to mem­ bers of the immediate family of individuals who hold positions or who are candidates for positions to which the ordinance applies. (3) An ordinance enacted under this section may contain any of the following provisions: (a) A requirement for local public officials, other employees of the county or municipality and candidates for local public of­ fice to identify any of the economic interests specified in s. 19.44. (b) A provision directing the county or municipal clerk or board of election commissioners to omit the name of any candi­ date from an election ballot who fails to disclose his or her eco­ nomic interests in accordance with the requirements of the ordinance. (c) A provision directing the county or municipal treasurer to withhold the payment of salaries or expenses from any local pub­ lic official or other employee of the county or municipality who fails to disclose his or her economic interests in accordance with the requirements of the ordinance. (d) A provision vesting administration and civil enforcement of the ordinance with an ethics board appointed in a manner spec­ ified in the ordinance. A board created under this paragraph may issue subpoenas, administer oaths and investigate any violation of the ordinance on its own motion or upon complaint by any per­ son. The ordinance may empower the board to issue opinions upon request. Records of the board's opinions, opinion requests and investigations of violations of the ordinance may be closed in whole or in part to public inspection if the ordinance so provides. ( e) Provisions prescribing ethical standards of conduct and prohibiting conflicts of interest on the part of local public offi­ cials and other employees of the county or municipality or on the part of former local public officials or former employees of the county or municipality. (f) A provision prescribing a forfeiture for violation of the or­ dinance in an amount not exceeding $1,000 for each offense. A minimum forfeiture not exceeding $100 for each offense may also be prescribed. (4) This section may not be construed to limit the authority of a county, city, village or town to regulate the conduct of its offi­ cials and employees to the extent that it has authority to regulate that conduct under the constitution or other laws. (5) (a) Any individual, either personally or on behalf of an 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 103 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Sub­ stances Board Orders filed before and in effect on April 3, 2026. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after April 3, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 4-3-26) Page 118 of 175 Updated 2023-24 Wis. Stats. Published and certified under s. 35.18. April 3, 2026. 33 Updated 23-24 Wis. Stats. GENERAL DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS 19.62 organization or governmental body, may request of a county or municipal ethics board, or, in the absence of a county or munici­ pal ethics board, a county corporation counsel or attorney for a local governmental unit, an advisory opinion regarding the pro­ priety of any matter to which the person is or may become a party. Any appointing officer, with the consent of a prospective appointee, may request of a county or municipal ethics board, or, in the absence of a county or municipal ethics board, a county corporation counsel or attorney for a local governmental unit an advisory opinion regarding the propriety of any matter to which the prospective appointee is or may become a party. The county or municipal ethics board or the county corporation counsel or at­ torney shall review a request for an advisory opinion and may ad­ vise the person making the request. Advisory opinions and re­ quests therefor shall be in writing. It is prima facie evidence of intent to comply with this section or any ordinance enacted under this section when a person refers a matter to a county or munici­ pal ethics board or a county corporation counsel or attorney for a local governmental unit and abides by the advisory opinion, if the material facts are as stated in the opinion request. A county or municipal ethics board may authorize a county corporation coun­ sel or attorney to act in its stead in instances where delay is of substantial inconvenience or detriment to the requesting party. Except as provided in par. (b ), neither a county corporation coun­ sel or attorney for a local governmental unit nor a member or agent of a county or municipal ethics board may make public the identity of an individual requesting an advisory opinion or of in­ dividuals or organizations mentioned in the opinion. (b) A county or municipal ethics board, county corporation counsel or attorney for a local governmental unit replying to a re­ quest for an advisory opinion may make the opinion public with the consent of the individual requesting the advisory opinion or the organization or governmental body on whose behalf it is re­ quested and may make public a summary of an advisory opinion issued under this subsection after making sufficient alterations in the summary to prevent disclosing the identities of individuals in­ volved in the opinion. A person who makes or purports to make public the substance of or any portion of an advisory opinion re­ quested by or on behalf of the person waives the confidentiality of the request for an advisory opinion and of any records obtained or prepared by the county or municipal ethics board, the county corporation counsel or the attorney for the local governmental unit in connection with the request for an advisory opinion. (6) Any county corporation counsel, attorney for a local gov­ ernmental unit or statewide association of local governmental units may request the commission to issue an opinion concerning the interpretation of this section. The commission shall review such a request and may advise the person making the request. (7) (a) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be required to forfeit not more than $1,000 for each violation, and, if the court determines that the accused has violated sub. (1) (hr), the court may, in addition, order the accused to forfeit an amount equal to the amount or value of any political contribution, service, or other thing of value that was wrongfully obtained. (b) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be required to for­ feit not more than $1,000 for each violation, and, if the court de­ termines that a local public official has violated sub. ( 1) (br) and no political contribution, service or other thing of value was ob­ tained, the court may, in addition, order the accused to forfeit an amount equal to the maximum contribution authorized under s. 11.1101 (1) for the office held or sought by the official, which­ ever amount is greater. (8) (a) Subsection (1) shall be enforced in the name and on behalf of the state by action of the district attorney of any county wherein a violation may occur, upon the verified complaint of any person. (b) In addition and supplementary to the remedy provided in sub. (7), the district attorney may commence an action, separately or in conjunction with an action brought to obtain the remedy provided in sub. (7), to obtain such other legal or equitable relief, including but not limited to mandamus, injunction or declaratory judgment, as may be appropriate under the circumstances. ( c) If the district attorney fails to commence an action to en­ force sub. (1) (a), (b), or (c) to (g) within 20 days after receiving a verified complaint or if the district attorney refuses to commence such an action, the person making the complaint may petition the attorney general to act upon the complaint. The attorney general may then bring an action under par. (a) or (b), or both. (cm) No complaint alleging a violation of sub. (1) (hr) may be filed during the period beginning 120 days before a general or spring election, or during the period commencing on the date of the order of a special election under s. 8.50, and ending on the date of that election, against a candidate who files a declaration of candidacy to have his or her name appear on the ballot at that election. ( en) If the district attorney for the county in which a violation of sub. (1) (hr) is alleged to occur receives a verified complaint al­ leging a violation of sub. (1) (hr), the district attorney shall, within 30 days after receipt of the complaint, either commence an investigation of the allegations contained in the complaint or dis­ miss the complaint. If the district attorney dismisses the com­ plaint, with or without investigation, the district attorney shall no­ tify the complainant in writing. Upon receiving notification of the dismissal, the complainant may then file the complaint with the attorney general or the district attorney for a county that is ad­ jacent to the county in which the violation is alleged to occur. The attorney general or district attorney may then investigate the allegations contained in the complaint and commence a prosecution. ( d) If the district attorney prevails in such an action, the court shall award any forfeiture recovered together with reasonable costs to the county wherein the violation occurs. If the attorney general prevails in such an action, the court shall award any for­ feiture recovered together with reasonable costs to the state. History: 1979 c. 120; 1981 c. 149; 1981 c. 335 s. 26; 1983 a. 166 s. 16; 1991 a. 39,269; 1995 a. 56,227; 1999 a. 167; 2001 a. 109; 2003 a. 39; 2007 a. l; 2015 a. 117; 2015 a. 118 ss. 204,266 (10); 2017 a. 112; 2021 a. 267. Reroning property from residential to commercial requires a village board to amend or modify a village ordinance. Thus, a village board trustee who participates in reroning proceedings is exempted from the prohibitions in sub. (I) (c) by the ex­ ception outlined in sub. (1) (d). Miller v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 2022 WI App 51,404 Wis. 2d 539,980 N.W.2d 295, 21-1764. Affirmed on other grounds. 2023 WI 46, 407 Wis. 2d 678, 991 N.W.2d 380, 21- 1764. SUBCHAPTERIV PERSONAL INFORMATION PRACTICE S 19.62 Definitions. In this subchapter: (1) "Authority" has the meaning specified in s. 19.32 (1). (2) "Internet protocol address" means an identifier for a com­ puter or device on a transmission control protocol-Internet proto­ col network. (3) "M atching program" means the computerized compari­ son of information in one records series to information in another records series for use by an authority or a federal agency to estab­ lish or verify an individual's eligibility for any right, privilege or benefit or to recoup payments or delinquent debts under pro­ grams of an authority or federal agency. (5) "Personally identifiable information" means information that can be associated with a particular individual through one or more identifiers or other information or circumstances. 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 103 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Sub­ stances Board Orders filed before and in effect on April 3, 2026. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after April 3, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 4-3-26) Page 119 of 175 Consideration of Reclassification Request of Clinical Substance Use Counselor – Clinical Supervisor to a Mental Health Therapist Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Audrie Haycraft, Human Resources Director Date: June 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Consideration of Reclassification Request of Clinical Substance Use Counselor – Clinical Supervisor to a Mental Health Therapist Background Information: Request approval for a reclassification of the Clinical Substance Use Counselor – Clinical Supervisor position to a Mental Health Therapist position within the Health & Human Services Behavioral Health Division. Over the past year, the Health & Human Services Behavioral Health Division has transitioned away from a standalone substance use treatment service model toward a more integrated behavioral health care model. The current operational structure emphasizes coordinated treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through interdisciplinary clinical care teams capable of providing comprehensive behavioral health services within a single treatment setting. As part of this transition, dedicated Behavioral Health Substance Use Counselor positions within the clinic were previously eliminated and clients were transitioned into the integrated behavioral health clinic model. Under the current operational structure, the department’s clinical needs are more appropriately aligned with licensed Mental Health Therapist positions capable of: • diagnosing mental health conditions; • providing psychotherapy; • treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; and • participating fully in integrated behavioral health treatment planning and service delivery. The existing Clinical Substance Use Counselor – Clinical Supervisor classification is primarily focused on substance use treatment services and no longer aligns with the operational duties, competencies, licensure expectations, or integrated service delivery model currently utilized within the Behavioral Health Division. In addition, the clinical supervision responsibilities previously associated with this position have already been reassigned operationally to existing Behavioral Health leadership and supervisory staff, as these responsibilities are more appropriately maintained within designated supervisory classifications to improve: • organizational consistency; • supervisory accountability; • workflow oversight; • compliance management; and • long-term operational sustainability. Under the proposed restructuring: • clinical supervision functions will remain within supervisory-level positions; Page 120 of 175 • integrated behavioral health treatment responsibilities will transition to the Mental Health Therapist classification; and • remaining CCS-specific substance use counseling services will continue through a separate limited CCS- focused Substance Use Professional position. This restructuring better reflects the operational needs of the department and allows the Behavioral Health Division to continue providing coordinated and comprehensive treatment services to individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Operational and Service Delivery Impact Approval of this reclassification will: • align staffing structure with the department’s integrated behavioral health care model; • improve continuity of care for clients with co-occurring disorders; • reduce fragmentation of treatment services; • increase flexibility in clinical service delivery; • appropriately align supervisory responsibilities within management positions; and • support efficient allocation of clinical resources based on current operational demand. The proposed reclassification does not represent an expansion of staffing levels, but rather a restructuring and alignment of existing resources to better meet current service delivery needs. Fiscal Impact The current Clinical Substance Use Counselor – Clinical Supervisor position is classified at Grade 25. The proposed Mental Health Therapist classification is assigned to Grade 26. The estimated fiscal impact associated with the proposed reclassification is approximately $3,500 annually. Page 121 of 175 Substance Use Counselor 1 ST. CROIX COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Substance Use Counselor (multiple levels) EEO CATEGORY: Professionals DEPARTMENT: Health & Human Services FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: LOCATION: Behavioral Health Administrator New Richmond, WI EFFECTIVE DATE: REVISED DATE: September 2021 June 2025 POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides substance abuse aide, support, and case management for participants on an outpatient and outreach basis; provides education and support through prevention and community engagement. The position level will be determined based on minimum qualifications met. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all -inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Conducts intake, assessments, intervention, individual/group/family counseling, outreach referral, advocacy, and follow-up care; facilitates educational and preventive activities. • Develops and facilitates services and programs, including outpatient support and therapy groups, prevention activities, and special events. • Gathers client information via interviews, case histories, and observation; evaluates data to determine appropriate treatment or referrals. • Designs treatment and rehabilitation plans based on understanding of substance use and co-occurring disorders. • Provides counseling sessions (clinic and jail-based); documents case progress, treatment plans, aftercare and discharge summaries. • Offers or coordinates therapeutic interventions, including crisis management and referrals for detox or inpatient care. • Supports family members in their role, offering education and strategies for aiding recovery. • Handles emergency and walk-in cases, including detox needs, crisis phone support, and urgent funding or service access. • May serve as a member of the Drug Court team, attending weekly staffing and court proceedings to provide clinical expertise. Conducts in-depth assessments for potential candidates for the program as requested. • Coordinates services with other internal and external professions; may provide integrated interventions within scope of practice. • Completes documentation (assessments, treatment planning, reviews, billing, state reporting) in accordance with applicable standards. • Serves as a substance use professional on interdisciplinary teams and collaborates with courts, probation, and community agencies. • Delivers community education and outreach upon request. • May work across supervision areas within Health and Human Services as needed. • Other duties as assigned. Clinical Substance Use Counselor – Clinical Supervisor only • Provide clinical supervision to substance use counselors. • Leads weekly case staffing and reviews & approves clinical documentation for substance use counselors. • Maintains documentation of clinical supervision activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and treatment strategies. Page 122 of 175 Substance Use Counselor 2 • Understanding of community resources, County policies, and local government systems. • Ability to manage a caseload, prioritize competing demands, and meet stringent deadlines independently. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in accurate, legible, and timely documentation. • Competence in delivering services within a “least restrictive” treatment framework. • Ability to interpret and apply clinical, legal, and billing standards. • Skill in building collaborative relationships with colleagues, agencies, families, and clients. • Ability to work under minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities. • Familiarity with modern office practices and technology. • Ability to conduct analyses and prepare functional reports. • Capacity to handle confidential information per laws and policies. • Ability to work the allocated hours of the position. LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written forms. • Proficiency in reading and interpreting County policies, procedures, correspondence, and safety documentation. • Workplace fluency in English and standard spelling. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as required for documentation and reporting. REASONING ABILITY • Ability to understand and execute written and verbal instructions. • Skilled in interpreting and applying local, state, and federal policies and procedures. • Ability to analyze problems, think critically, and respond effectively under pressure. • Capable of maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in sensitive situations. • Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports. • Sound judgment and problem-solving ability, especially in crisis situations. PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; regular sitting; frequent standing, speaking or hearing; use of hands to handle or feel; repetitive motions; occasional walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and reaching with hands and arms. • Standard vision requirements. • Vocal communication required to express or exchange ideas verbally. • Hearing required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. • Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, and observing surroundings and activities. • Frequent travel may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions, unsanitary conditions in homes, communicable illnesses and diseases and unsafe environments. • May involve interaction with individuals who are hostile, aggressive, abusive or violent, posing potentially threatening conditions. WORK ENVIRONMENT Page 123 of 175 Substance Use Counselor 3 • Work settings may include office environments, detention centers, correctional facilities, treatment and residential facilities, health care centers, remote locations, County work sites, and various community locations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Substance Use Counselor In Training • Associate degree in substance abuse, human services, psychology, social work, public health, or related program. • Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor In Training. • Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check. Substance Use Counselor • Associates degree in substance abuse, human services, psychology, social work, or related program. • Three years’ work experience as a substance use counselor in a certified outpatient program. • Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. • Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check. Clinical Substance Use Counselor • Associates degree in substance abuse, human services, psychology, social work, or related program. • Three years’ work experience as a substance use counselor in a certified outpatient program. • Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. • Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check. Clinical Substance Use Counselor – Clinical Supervisor (CSAC-CS) Must meet one of the WI DSPS credentials below: Clinical Supervisor – In Training • Hold an active Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor credential • Hold an active Clinical Supervisor-in Training certificate from WI DSPS in accordance to Wis. Stats. Ch 440 Intermediate/Independent Clinical Supervisor • Hold an active Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor credential • One year of clinical supervisor experience as a supervisor-in-training or intermediate supervisor within the last 5 years • Hold an active Intermediate Clinical Supervisor credential • Pass the National Association of Alcoholism Counselor and Trainers’ NCSE exam Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Page 124 of 175 Substance Use Counselor 4 I have received, reviewed and fully understand this job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions as well as skills and abilities described therein. Furthermore, I understand this document will change over time, as necessary. From time to time, I understand I may be asked to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not specifically addressed in my job description. I understand that this does not constitute an employment agreement. ____________________________________________ ___________________ Employee Signature Date ____________________________________________ Employee Printed Name Page 125 of 175 Mental Health Therapist 1 ST. CROIX COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Mental Health Therapist EEO CATEGORY: Professionals DEPARTMENT: HHS – Behavioral Health FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: LOCATION: Behavioral Health Supervisor New Richmond, WI EFFECTIVE DATE: REVISED DATE: May 2018 December 2025 POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides professional mental health services and case management to clients and their families. Responsibilities include therapeutic interventions, assessments, referrals, crisis planning, and collaborative service planning to promote development and recovery within a natural environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Provides individual, family, and group therapy for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders in an integrated outpatient clinic setting, including in-person, telehealth, phone contact, and written correspondence. • Conducts integrated mental health and substance use assessments, including completion of ASAM Criteria (3rd Edition) multidimensional evaluations to determine appropriate level of care. • Develops diagnoses, treatment plans, and recovery plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary team members, incorporating evidence-based practices for co-occurring disorders. • Performs ongoing risk assessments, creates crisis plans, and determines appropriate levels of care as needed. • Delivers emergency and crisis stabilization services including screening, referral, and short-term care planning. • Conducts ongoing assessment of client stability, including evaluating risk of harm to self or others, development of crisis/safety plans, and determining level of care needed. • Provides substance use counseling services including individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and aftercare planning. • Documents assessments, ASAM evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, referrals, and discharge summaries in accordance with agency, professional, state, and federal standards. • Prepares and submits service billing and completes data collection and state reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner. • Provides community education, psychoeducational groups, and prevention activities on mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. • Offers training, screening, consultation, and collaboration to internal divisions, law enforcement, schools, and other community partners. • Provides clinical input to justice-system-aligned programs including Drug Court, including assessments, staffing participation, treatment recommendations, and court communication. • Participates in clinical staffing, case consultation, and team-based care planning across mental health and substance use programs. • May provide services or coverage in other program areas within Health and Human Services. • Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. • Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. • Proficient in preparing accurate, legible, and timely documentation and reports. • Knowledge of modern office procedures, standard software, and electronic health records. Page 126 of 175 Mental Health Therapist 2 • Understanding of local and county government operations, agency protocols, and interdepartmental workflows. • Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, community partners, legal entities, and internal staff. • Skilled in analyzing information, preparing functional reports, and exercising sound judgment in decision- making. • Ability to work the allocated hours of the position. LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors. • Capable of reading and interpreting policies, manuals, correspondence, safety data, and instructions. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations required for billing, data reporting, and clinical documentation. REASONING ABILITY • Ability to interpret and implement federal, state, and local regulations and agency policies. • Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address diverse and complex client situations. • Capacity to work under pressure, manage stress, and respond effectively in crisis situations. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in compliance with applicable laws. • Skilled in evaluating information, exercising judgment, and making informed decisions. PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently standing, using hands to handle, feel, and perform fine motor skills and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and reaching with hands and arms overhead or below the waist. • Sufficient vision to perform tasks such as reading documents, operating vehicles, or working with detailed data. • Vocal communication required to express or exchange ideas verbally. • Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels for tasks such as communicating with the public, colleagues, or over the phone. • Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, and observing surroundings and activities. • May involve interaction with individuals who are hostile, aggressive, abusive or violent, posing potentially threatening conditions. • Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). WORK ENVIRONMENT • Work settings may include office environments, detention centers, correctional facilities, treatment and residential facilities, health care centers, remote locations, County work sites, and various community locations. Page 127 of 175 Mental Health Therapist 3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, or related behavioral health field. • Three (3) years’ experience providing clinical services to clients in a clinic setting. • Experience working with young children preferred. • Experience with criminal justice-involved services and conducting substance use assessments, specifically ASAM, 3rd edition, preferred. • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience, preferred. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), preferred. • State of Wisconsin Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT-IT), or Licensed Professional Counselor-In Training (LPC-IT) will be considered. Full licensure is required within one (1) year of employment o Applicants who are not fully licensed should have: 1. Completion of a qualifying licensure exam (preferred), such as: • LCSW – Association of Social Work Board Exam (ASWB) • LMFT – National Examination in Marriage and Family Therapy • LPC – National Counselor Examination or National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination 2. Verification of completed clinical hours (required): • Applicants must have completed at least 1,500 clinical hours at the time of application/hire to ensure eligibility for full licensure within one (1) year of hire. Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. I have received, reviewed and fully understand this job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions as well as skills and abilities described therein. Furthermore, I understand this document will change over time, as necessary. From time to time, I understand I may be asked to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not specifically addressed in my job description. I understand that this does not constitute an employment agreement. ____________________________________________ ___________________ Employee Signature Date ____________________________________________ Employee Printed Name Page 128 of 175 Resolution Amending Fund Balance Policy Related to the Health Care Campus Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Date: June 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Amending Fund Balance Policy Related to the Health Care Campus Background Information: In 2016, the Health Care Campus was expanded at a cost of about $20 million dollars. The County, over a couple of borrowings, issued general obligation bonds. The revenue from the bonds was placed in the Capital Improvement Fund. Expenses for the Health Care Campus expansion came out of the Capital Improvement Fund. Payments on the bonds are a general obligation of St. Croix County, currently averaging about $1.6 million per year and ending in 2035. Payments are made out of the Debt Service Fund, which is funded by the unrestricted portion of the County tax levy. Starting in 2025, the Health Care Campus Fund started making budgeted transfers to the Debt Service Fund in the amount of $500,000 in 2025 and $750,000 in 2026. Amendment to the Fund Balance Policy creates a process to reallocate unrestricted funds of the Health Care Campus over the target amount (10% plus or minus 3%) to the Capital Improvement Fund. This new process would replace the current methodology of transferring Health Care Campus funds to the Debt Service Fund. There are pros and cons of either methodology. Moving money to the Capital Improvement Fund has a higher benefit to the taxpayer in the long run by avoiding future borrowing expenses and interest. Allocating money to the Debt Service Fund has a more immediate impact on reducing the tax levy. Allocating excess funds annually in retrospect will more accurately move the amount of available funds rather than estimating an amount in the budget. There is a compelling argument to be made that moving Health Care Campus funds to the Capital Improvement Fund or the Debt Service Fund to repay the $20 million dollar project is logical and equitable. Fiscal Impact: Would impact the amount required to be levied for debt service in the 2027 budget. Estimated impact is about $.03 per thousand dollars of assessed value, or $12 per year on the average $400,000 house. Page 129 of 175 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING FUND BALANCE POLICY RELATED TO HEALTH CARE CAMPUS 1 WHEREAS, on December 6, 2011, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors adopted a 2 Fund Balance Policy; and 3 4 WHEREAS, the policy has been amended periodically since its adoption; and 5 6 WHEREAS, the Administration Committee has reviewed and recommends approval of 7 amendments to the Fund Balance Policy related to the Health Care Campus Fund balance; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the amendment establishes a process for transferring unrestricted Health 10 Care Campus funds exceeding the policy target amount to the Capital Improvement Fund. 11 12 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the 13 St. Croix County Fund Balance Policy is hereby amended as attached. Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 130 of 175 1 FUND BALANCE POLICY EFFECTIVE 12-06-2011/RES 82(2011) 07-15-2025 06-09-2026 REVIEW Administration Committee REVISED 01-08-2013/RES 6(2013) 01-06-2015/RES 1(2015) 01-05-2016/RES 7(2016) 03-07-2017/Res 11(2017) 08-05-2025/Res 33(2025) 07-07*2026/Res APPROVAL County Board Introduction Fund balance is an accounting term used to describe the difference between a governmental fund’s current assets (cash, short-term investments, inventories, receivables, and other unrestricted assets) expected to be available to finance operations in the immediate future—and its current liabilities. A positive difference of current assets over current liabilities gives an indication of the resources immediately available to finance ongoing operations. Public officials have the difficult task of balancing the public’s interest in minimizing the perception of overtaxing with the County’s interest in being prepared for the risks faced every day by the County. These risks involve funding operations in an uneven revenue cycle and the ability to weather economic downturns, catastrophic losses or natural disasters. Other considerations include maintaining security for bondholders, the ability to leverage funds to take advantage of future opportunities, difficulty in replenishing funds due to levy limits, and meeting sustainability concerns. Background The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) released Statement 54 – “Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions” in 2009. This accounting standard is intended to enhance the usefulness of fund balance information by providing clearer fund balance classifications that can be more consistently applied and by clarifying the existing governmental fund type definitions. It applies to fund balance reported in the General Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Project Funds. It does not apply to Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, and extremely restricted reserves. Page 131 of 175 2 Fund Balance Classifications under GASB 54 • Non-spendable Fund balance includes amounts not in spendable form, such as inventory, or amounts required to be maintained intact legally or contractually (principal endowment). • Restricted Fund Balance includes amounts constrained for a specific purpose by external parties (e.g. Debt Service, Capital Projects, State and Federal Grant Funds). • Committed Fund Balance includes amounts constrained for a specific purpose by a government using its highest level of decision making authority (e.g. Placement Risk Reserve). • Assigned Fund Balance includes general fund amounts constrained for a specific purpose by a governing board or by an official that has been delegated authority to assign amounts. • Unassigned Fund Balance is the residual classification for the general fund. Purpose To provide a stable and transparent financial framework that ensures statutory compliance, mitigates fiscal risks, maintains creditworthiness, and supports intergenerational equity by balancing current needs with long-term fiscal sustainability. Definitions & Policies Fund Balance Fund Balance is the difference between assets and liabilities in governmental funds (i.e. general fund, special revenue funds, capital project funds, and debt service funds). Fund balance measures the net financial resources available to finance expenditures in future periods. Non-spendable Fund Balance Describes the amount of fund balance that cannot be spent because it is either not in spendable form or there is a legal or contractual requirement for the funds to remain intact. Policy - At the end of each fiscal year, the County will report the portion of the fund balance that is not in spendable form as Non-spendable Fund Balance on the financial statements. Spendable Fund Balance (Overview) – Describes the amount of fund balance that is available for appropriation based on the constraints that control how specific amounts can be spent. Typically, a significant portion of a government’s spendable resources can be spent only for specified purposes. The following categories define the revenue source and the level of constraint on spending. Categories should be supported by actual plans approved by either the governing body, or appropriate officer, grant providers or enabling legislation. Page 132 of 175 3 Restricted Fund Balance The restricted fund balance category includes the portion of the spendable fund balance that reflects constraints on spending because of legal restrictions stipulated by outside parties – generally those imposed by state statutes or grant agency requirements. Policy - At the end of each fiscal year, the County will report “restricted” fund balance for amounts that have applicable legal restrictions per GASB 54. In addition, encumbrances or funds restricted by enabling legislation will be reported as “restricted”. Committed Fund Balance The committed fund balance classification includes the portion of the spendable fund balance that reflects constraints that the county has imposed upon itself by a formal action of the County Board (for example, an ordinance or resolution passed by the County Board). This constraint must be imposed prior to year-end but the amount can be determined at a later date. Policy – Prior to the end of each fiscal year, the County will report “committed” fund balance for any purposes approved by the County Board through formal action. As part of the subsequent year budget, any application of fund balance approved in the budget may also be considered “committed” fund balance. Assigned Fund Balance The assigned fund balance is the portion of the spendable fund balance that reflects funds intended to be used by the government for specific purposes assigned by more informal operational plans (e.g. – capital goods replacement – the constraint on use is not imposed by external parties or by formal board action). In governmental funds other than the general fund (special revenue funds, capital project funds, and debt service funds), assigned fund balance represents the amount that is not restricted or limited. The authority to “assign” fund balance is delegated to the County Administrator. Policy – Prior to the end of each fiscal year, the County will report “Assigned” fund balance. Unassigned Fund Balance This is the residual classification for the County’s general fund and includes all spendable amounts not contained in the other classifications and, therefore, is not subject to any constraints. Unassigned amounts are available for any purpose. These are the current resources available for which there are no government self-imposed limitations or set spending plan. Although there is generally no set spending plan for the unassigned portion, there is a need to maintain a certain funding level. Unassigned fund balance is commonly used for emergency expenditures not previously considered. In addition, the resources classified as unassigned can be used to cover expenditures for revenues not yet received. Page 133 of 175 4 Policy - The County’s Unassigned General Fund Balance will be maintained to provide the County with sufficient working capital and a margin of safety to address local and regional emergencies without borrowing. At the end of each fiscal year, the County will maintain unassigned portions of the fund balance, plus or minus 3%, at 35% of the general fund operating expenditures. In the event that amounts assigned for cash flow fall above or below the desired target, the County Administrator shall report such amounts to the County Board as soon as practical after the end of the fiscal year. Should the actual amount assigned for Cash Flow fall below the desired target, the County shall create a plan to restore the appropriate levels. Should the actual amount assigned for cash flow rise significantly above the desired target, any excess funds will remain unassigned pending the Board’s final decision concerning transfer to another fund. It is the policy of the County that such excess funds will, by board action, be reported in the spendable limited category of this policy. Spending Hierarchy In circumstances when an expenditure is to be made for a purpose for which amounts are available in multiple fund balance classifications, the order in which resources will be expended is as follows: restricted fund balance, followed by committed fund balance, assigned fund balance, and lastly, unassigned fund balance. General Fund Group The general fund records and reports all financial resources not recorded in another fund group (i.e. capital projects, special revenue, debt service). It is the main operating fund of the government. The General Fund Group is listed as follows: 110 General Fund 115 Contingency 120 Parks 125 Recycling 130 Land and Water Conservation Special Revenue Funds Special revenue funds must have one or more external revenue sources which are substantial in relation to the fund, excluding tax levy. Fund balance in a special revenue fund is classified as either restricted or committed based on the type of revenue. St. Croix County special revenue funds are as follows with notations for possible reclassification under GASB 54: 225 Health and Human Services 250 Land Records Retained Fees 270 Pesticide Training 280 Jail Improvement 285 K-9 286 St. Croix County Drug Task Force 287 County Drug Fund Page 134 of 175 5 290 Stop Drugs 295 Dog License The majority of resources in these funds are from external sources. Some of these funds also include tax levy dollars. When an expenditure is made in the special revenue funds the order in which resources will be expended is as follows: restricted fund balance, followed by committed fund balance, and lastly, unassigned fund balance. As has been practice, external revenues are spent first and the tax levy dollar is spent last in the special revenue funds. Debt Service Funds Debt Service funds are used to account for the principal and interest payments related to any long term debt issued by the County and to accumulate resources to pay for the debt service. St. Croix County debt service funds are in the 300 series: The fund balance in the debt service funds will be shown as restricted or committed in the financial statements at year end. Any amounts remaining upon final payment of the bond issue will be used for other debt service payments. Capital Project Funds Capital project funds are used to record expenditures related to specific capital outlays (capital asset purchases, buildings, or capital improvements) and to set aside resources for future specified capital outlays. If bonds are issued to finance capital outlays, the proceeds are spent in the dedicated capital project fund. St. Croix County capital project funds are in the 400 series: The net proceeds (selling price less fees and associated costs) from the sale of real estate shall be applied to the Capital Projects Fund unless otherwise directed by the County Board. Fund Specific Policies To ensure that all fund balance polices are contained in one document, Appendix A has been added to address those policies or practices that St. Croix County has in place for certain specific funds, including the Enterprise, Internal Service and Agency Funds which are not covered by GASB 54. Page 135 of 175 6 APPENDIX A – FUND SPECIFIC POLICIES 115 Contingency Fund (General Fund Group) The County Board may budget an amount in the Contingency Fund as a part of the formal adoption of the budget. The County Board has delegated the responsibility to manage this fund to the Administration Committee. The St. Croix County Board adopts its annual budget based on total department expenditures and total levy by fund. If an unforeseen emergency or need arises in a department, the Contingency Fund is a resource that can be used to fund this. If the amount does not exceed 10% of the department’s total budget it can be approved by the Administration Committee. If the amount requested exceeds 10% of the department’s budget, then the County Board needs to take formal action as a budget amendment. Department Directors may be given tentative approval of Contingency Fund resources with the directive to try and absorb as much of the cost as they can in their department budget. This tentative approval is tracked separately by the Finance Department who will then bring the final list back to the Administration Committee in February or March when the books are closed out for their final approval of the amounts. Any remaining amount in the Contingency Fund needs to be closed out at year end and the County Administrator’s recommendation will be on this final list. 225 Health and Human Services (Special Revenue Fund Group) The resources in this fund are spent down in the following order – grant revenue, charges for services and program income, then tax levy. Special Revenue funds usually only have restricted and or committed fund balance. The HHS Fund should target, plus or minus 3%, at 10% of expenses to maintain liquidity. When the fund balance exceeds this level, the County Administrator may recommend re-allocation. 610 Health Care Campus - The practice that we have established for this enterprise fund is to take the prior year audited net assets minus the net assets applied to the current year budget and if there is a positive remaining net assets, that is then applied to the subsequent year budget. This practice has been in place as the levy dollars are the last dollars spent, hence, any remaining net assets are considered levy dollars. If after subtracting the amount applied to the current year, there is a deficit net asset, then a plan needs to be developed to cover that deficit. At such time that the Health Care Campus fund is off the levy, the fund will then retain any positive net assets for its operations unless reallocated by direction of the County Board. The Health Care Campus Fund should target, plus or minus 3%, at 10% of expenses to maintain liquidity. Policy - The County’s Health Care Campus Fund Balance will be maintained to provide the Health Care Campus with sufficient working capital and a margin of safety to address emergencies without borrowing from the General Fund. At the end of each fiscal year, the County will maintain unrestricted portions of the fund balance, plus or minus 3%, at 10% of the fund operating expenditures. Page 136 of 175 7 In the event that amounts assigned for cash flow fall above or below the desired target, the County Administrator shall report such amounts to the County Board as soon as practical after the end of the fiscal year. Should the actual amount assigned for Cash Flow fall below the desired target, the County shall create a plan to restore the appropriate levels. Should the actual amount assigned for cash flow rise above the desired target, any excess funds will be reallocated by the Board’s to the Capital Project Fund or other fund as deemed appropriate. It is the policy of the County that such excess funds will be returned to the Capital Project Fund to reimburse that fund for capital contributions of the 2016 building expansion. 650 Highway - The established practice for this enterprise fund has merely been to allow them to retain their net assets for operations and there has been no “application” of net assets to the budget. By the nature of the cost accounting procedures utilized in this fund, the net assets are used in the overall operations of the Highway Department. The Highway Fund should target, plus or minus 5%, at 30% of expenses to maintain liquidity. 701 Health Insurance - Per the St. Croix County Self-Insured Employee Medical Plan Premium and Funding Policy the health insurance fund reserves an amount equal to 25% of Expected Claims. This amount is reserved for and anticipated to cover contingent costs, should any of these costs arise. The 25% represents a three month run-out period. 702 Worker’s Compensation – This fund pays for worker’s compensation insurance premium and claim costs, as well as employee injury prevention programs and a percentage of the Risk Manager and Safety Coordinator’s salaries. It is funded by a percent charge to each department based on department payroll. Some departments also pay additional amounts based on their loss history and actual claim costs. The percent charged is assessed annually. The County is self-insured for the first $550,000- $750,000 of every individual claim depending on claim class. The fund balance should equal or exceed the upper limit of the County’s self-insured liability. 703 Liability Insurance – This fund pays for all other insurance premium and related claim costs (except Employee Health Insurance & Worker’s Compensation Insurance), liability loss prevention programs and a percentage of the Risk Manager and Safety Coordinator’s salaries. It is funded by an established allocation methodology to each department based on each department’s potential exposure and loss history. The County is self-insured for the first $500,000 of every claim and the annual aggregate is $1,500,000. The fund balance should equal or exceed 2X the County’s self-insured annual liability. 720 Retirement Health Savings Account (RHS) – This fund is used to pay retirees for their unused accumulated long-term sick bank hours earned during their employment. Page 137 of 175 8 Periodic contributions to this fund from tax levy pay for the fund’s disbursements. This grandfathered benefit will eventually sunset when the last remaining eligible employees retire. 725 County Fleet – This fund accumulates lease and operating costs for fleet vehicles and offsets those costs against fees charged to department for use of the vehicles. Any excess fund balance should be used for future budgeted capital purchases, reducing costs for the capital fund. Page 138 of 175 Resolution Amending Personnel Policies Cover Memo To: Administration Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Audrie Haycraft, Human Resources Director Date: June 9, 2026 Agenda Item: Resolution Amending Personnel Policies Background Information: Information Technology Acceptable Use – Proposed Changes Reason for Update The proposed additions to the Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy were added to strengthen the County’s cybersecurity practices and clarify employee responsibilities related to protecting County systems and information. The revisions specifically address: • safeguarding usernames, passwords, authentication codes, and MFA approvals; • recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts, spoofing, malware, and other fraudulent activity; • prohibiting the use of County credentials on unverified websites or unauthorized login requests; • requiring prompt reporting of cybersecurity incidents or suspicious activity to IT; • mandating completion of cybersecurity and phishing-awareness training; and • prohibiting negligent handling of County technology resources or sensitive information that could result in unauthorized access, disclosure, or operational disruption. These additions were recommended in response to the increasing prevalence of cybersecurity threats targeting local governments and to reinforce employee accountability and awareness regarding protection of County technology systems and data. Benefits Policy Proposed Changes The proposed revisions primarily clarify benefit eligibility standards, enrollment procedures, and alignment with ACA and plan document requirements. Key Updates • Clarified full-time benefit eligibility by aligning health insurance eligibility with the ACA standard of 30 hours per week. • Defined separate eligibility methods by benefit type: o Health insurance eligibility is based on ACA hours-worked standards. o WRS and ICI eligibility follows applicable state statutes. o Other benefits (dental, vision, life, and supplemental plans) remain based on assigned FTE. • Revised definitions for Variable Hour, Seasonal, and Temporary employees to apply more broadly to benefit eligibility administration. • Clarified that employees determined eligible for health insurance under ACA measurement rules remain eligible through the applicable stability period unless employment terminates. Page 139 of 175 • Updated special enrollment procedures to require supporting documentation and HR review/approval consistent with plan requirements. • Clarified that enrollment changes related to qualifying life events may be applied retroactively or prospectively depending on the event type and governing plan rules. • Updated qualifying life event reporting timelines to align with plan documents: o 31 days for most qualifying events o 60 days for birth or adoption events Reinforced that official plan documents, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable statutes govern in the event of any conflict with policy language. Personal Leave of Absence Policy Proposed Changes The revisions focus on greater legal alignment (ADA, ACA), more structured approval and documentation processes, and clearer rules on benefits and employee obligations during leave. • Clarified that personal leave is discretionary and subject to operational needs. • Updated the leave approval process to include application procedures, documentation requirements, and operational/work history considerations. • Added expectations for employee communication and return-to-work requirements during leave. • Clarified reinstatement conditions, including return by the approved date and ability to perform essential job duties. • Updated benefits language to align with the Benefits Policy, ACA requirements, and plan documents. • Introduces structured rules: o Health insurance follows ACA look-back/stability rules o Other benefits typically end after transition to unpaid status o COBRA/portability rights clarified • Added guidance regarding premium payments, unpaid leave coverage, and consequences for non-payment. o ACA affordability limits for employee-only coverage o Potential full cost for dependent coverage o After-tax direct billing or catch-up deductions o Explicit consequences for non-payment (loss of coverage) Page 140 of 175 Resolution No. RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES 1 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2014, St. Croix County adopted the current version of the 2 St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook; and 3 4 WHEREAS, the handbook was further amended between 2015 through 2026; and 5 6 WHEREAS, the Staff Advisory Committee and Department Heads have been provided 7 copies of the updated policies for review; and 8 9 WHEREAS, on June 9, 2026, the Administration Committee has reviewed the 10 amendments and recommends approval to the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. 11 12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of 13 Supervisors that the St. Croix County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook is hereby 14 created or amended as follows: 15 16 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy 17 Benefits Policy 18 Personal Leave of Absence Policy Administration Committee Recommended MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: EXCUSED: None St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action: This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2026: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk Page 141 of 175 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy – Human Resources Policies and Procedures 1 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Updated: October 2025July 2026 All employees and elected officials that require access to St. Croix County Information Technology tools, systems, or services in the course of their work shall review, understand, and abide by the contents of this policy. The User Acceptable Use Agreement must also be completed prior to receiving access to St. Croix County Information Technology tools, systems, or services. Purpose To regulate the access of St. Croix County Information Technology devices, systems, and services by users to maintain security and appropriate usage. Definitions • User: Any employee or elected official accessing St. Croix County Information Technology Devices, systems, and services by users in order to maintain security and appropriate usage. • Information Technology tools, systems, or services: any equipment (device or software) that is used to access the County’s network, electronic messaging (ex. voice messaging and telephone services, e-mail, SMS/MMS messaging, IM/Chat, etc.), storage, transmission, or use of all computer files, and all activities relating to the concept of the internet (includes the County’s intranet, and all external networks accessible to users). • Advanced Authentication: An electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a system, website or application only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism: something you know (i.e., password or PIN), and something you have (i.e., hardware token, software token) or something you are (i.e., fingerprint, facial recognition). • Remote Access: The ability of a user to connect to a computer, network, or system from a location outside of the physical premises of the organization. • Removable Media: Device or media that is readable and/or writeable by the end user and is able to be moved from computer to computer without modification to the computer. This includes flash memory devices such as thumb drives, cameras, MP3 players and cellular devices; removable hard drives Page 142 of 175 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy – Human Resources Policies and Procedures 2 (including hard drive-based MP3 players); optical disks such as CD and DVD disks; and any commercial music and software disks not provided by St. Croix County. • Encryption: A procedure used to convert data from its original form to a format that is unreadable and/or unusable to anyone without the tools/information needed to reverse the encryption process. • Sensitive Information: Information which, if made available to unauthorized persons, may adversely affect St. Croix County, its programs, or participants served by programs. Examples include, but are not limited to, personal identifiers and financial information. • Malware: Software of malicious intent/impact such as viruses, worms, and spyware. • Reportable Event: Any suspected compromise of username and/or password; any damaged, lost, or stolen County-issued devices; log-on problems, computer errors, unusual activity, suspected security loophole or weakness in the computer network; any breach of security or potential breach of security. User Expectations • Users shall have no reasonable expectation of privacy in any form of electronic communications, internet access, or use of St. Croix County Information Technology devices, systems, or services. • County issued Information Technology devices, systems, or services are the property of St. Croix County and must be treated, used and safeguarded as such. Employees are expected to use County issued Information Technology devices, systems, or services responsibly. • County-issued Information Technology devices shall never be given or borrowed to an unauthorized person. • Users may access only those resources for which they are specifically authorized. • All user-level system access must occur through a password protected account that conforms to the requirements as defined in the Password Policy (Administrative Policy) that can be found on the County’s intranet site. Examples of user-level system access: o Network login o E-mail o Desktop computer o Application systems, etc. • Users shall promptly report log-on problems or any other computer errors to the Information Technology Help Desk. • Users shall not delete, disable, or bypass any authorized encryption device, or anti-virus or other software program, installed on St. Croix County hardware. • Users may not copy any data and/or software from any St. Croix County resource for personal use. Page 143 of 175 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy – Human Resources Policies and Procedures 3 • Users may not utilize St. Croix County computer systems or networks for any of the following reasons: o Game playing o Internet surfing not required for their work activity o Non-work-related activity o Illegal activity o Downloading of files from the internet for personal use • Employees participating in virtual meetings must use a professional background that is free from content that could be considered political, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate. While it is recommended that employees use the St. Croix County background template, they may choose another appropriate virtual background. • Users will not use St. Croix County Information Technology to send or receive threatening, obscene, abusive, harassing, or sexually explicit language or pictures. • Users may not remove or delete any computer software without the written approval of the Information Technology Director, or designee. • Users are prohibited from causing St. Croix County to break copyright laws. • Upon severance of employment from the County, all equipment issued to users will be returned in good condition. • St. Croix County reserves the right to review, audit, or monitor the use of any information technology used. • Users shall promptly notify the Information Technology Department of any reportable event as defined above, following the Reporting Procedures outlined below. • Users are responsible for safeguarding County usernames, passwords, authentication codes, and multi- factor authentication (MFA) approvals from unauthorized access or disclosure. • Users shall exercise appropriate caution and diligence when reviewing e-mails, attachments, hyperlinks, login prompts, authentication requests, or other electronic communications to identify potential phishing attempts, spoofing, malware, or other fraudulent or malicious activity. • Users shall not enter County usernames, passwords, authentication codes, or other login information used into unverified websites, applications, or login portals • Users shall not approve MFA requests unless the user initiated the request and verified its legitimacy. • Users shall immediately report suspected phishing attempts, accidental disclosure of credentials, unauthorized account access, suspicious MFA requests, malware activity, or other cybersecurity incidents to the Information Technology Department. Page 144 of 175 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy – Human Resources Policies and Procedures 4 • Employees are required to complete any mandatory cybersecurity and phishing-awareness training, as assigned. Employees are expected to apply the knowledge and practices provided through such training in the course of their work responsibilities. • Negligent handling of County Information Technology systems, credentials, devices, or sensitive information that results in unauthorized access, disclosure, compromise, or disruption of County operations is prohibited. Reporting Procedure If you experience or become aware of a reportable event, follow the guidelines below to make a report and receive further direction. • Normal business hours (Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) excluding holidays: o Notify your immediate supervisor o Contact the IT Helpdesk via telephone at 715/386-4725 • Weekends, Holidays, and after normal business hours: o Notify your immediate supervisor o Contact dispatch via the non-emergency telephone line 715/386-4701 and explain your event. Dispatch will contact the on-call IT person on your behalf. IT will call you back with further direction. Remote Access • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): o All users shall enroll in MFA to gain access to the County network, applications, and data. o MFA shall be configured using authenticator applications, authorized by the Information Technology Department. • Hotspot Usage: o County-issued cell phones include hotspot functionality for remote access. If you work remotely on a regular basis, hotspot functionality should be enabled on your cell phone. o Home WIFI networks are preferred for remote work. o Employees shall prioritize using County-issued cell phones with hotspot functionality for secure remote access when not connected to their home network. Page 145 of 175 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy – Human Resources Policies and Procedures 5 o For employees without County-issued cell phones, the Information Technology Department offers hotspots for short-term checkout when traveling for work purposes. • Network Security: o Connecting to unsecured (guest, coffee shop, etc.) wireless networks is prohibited. o Users must ensure that their local network (e.g. home WIFI, cellular hotspot) is secured with strong passwords, encryption, and appropriate security measures. • Public WIFI Networks: o Public WIFI network usage is discouraged. o Public WIFI networks should only be used if there are no other options available and may be used only for minimal purposes (de minimus use) and is restricted to email or internet search access only. o Accessing County systems or sharing any Highly Protected Information (HPI) over public WIFI is strictly prohibited. Personal Use of Social Media • Employees will not use their government-issued e-mail address for their primary username or login for personal social media profiles and/or platforms. • Use of social media for personal use should in no way interfere with job duties. Time spent on social media sites should be limited to personal break times. Departments may establish additional work rules applying to social media platforms. • Whenever identifying as a St. Croix County employee during personal use of social media, it should also be identified that you are not speaking on behalf of St. Croix County. The following is an example of a disclaimer that may be used: o “The opinions views expressed on this sitehere are my own and do not reflect the opinions views of St. Croix County.” • Employees are not required to provide their personal social media username or passwords to any County representative. • Personal social media platforms may be subject to legal discovery, including subpoenas, in legal proceedings. • Employees are discouraged from sending or receiving social media requests to or from their Department Head or Supervisors. Page 146 of 175 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy – Human Resources Policies and Procedures 6 Internet Code of Conduct • Access to the Internet has been provided to employees for the benefit of the organization and its customers. • All employees using the internet access are