Senate Bill 1099 proposes changes to the process of filling vacancies on county boards in Wisconsin, specifically for counties other than Milwaukee County. Under the current law, the county chairperson appoints a replacement for a vacancy with board approval. The new bill mandates that the chairperson must first publish a public notice detailing the vacancy and the application procedure. After a minimum of 14 days from the notice publication, the chairperson, with board approval, will appoint a qualified applicant to fill the vacancy. Additionally, the bill stipulates that vacancies occurring after November 30 in the year preceding the expiration of the term cannot be filled through this appointment process.

The bill also includes specific legal language changes, such as the repeal and recreation of section 59.10 (1) (d) and the renumbering and amendment of section 59.10 (3) (e). Notably, it introduces a new provision that prohibits the appointment of a replacement for vacancies that arise after November 30 of the preceding year, eliminating the need for a public notice in such cases. Furthermore, the bill allows for the possibility of a special election to fill vacancies under certain conditions, ensuring that the process is more transparent and involves public participation.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59.10(1)(d), 59.10