Assembly Bill 214 proposes several changes to the procedures governing town clerks and treasurers, as well as budget publication requirements and highway discontinuance. The bill allows towns of any population size to transition from elected to appointed clerks and treasurers through a vote at a town meeting, rather than requiring a referendum for smaller towns. It also permits the combination of the clerk and treasurer positions to take effect immediately upon vacancy, rather than waiting for the end of the current term. Additionally, the bill expands the authority of town treasurers to appoint multiple deputies and removes the residency requirement for deputy clerks and treasurers.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the publication requirements for proposed budget summaries and notices of public hearings, aligning them with the more flexible options available to cities and villages. It also eliminates the travel exception that previously allowed certain highways to remain public beyond the four-year limit based on usage. Key deletions from current law include the residency requirement for deputy positions and the stipulation that changes from elected to appointed positions cannot take effect until the end of the current term.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 60.10(1)(b)2m, 60.10, 60.30(1e)(f), 60.30, 60.331, 60.341, 65.90(3)(a)1, 65.90, 82.19(2)(a), 82.19