Chapter 134

POLICE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Holmen 6-10-1999. Amendments noted where applicable.]  

GENERAL REFERENCES

 Administration of government — See Ch. 5.

  

§ 134-1.  Creation.

There is hereby created for the Village of Holmen, pursuant to WI Stats. 61.65, a Board of Police Commissioners. 

§ 134-2.  Membership; terms; officers.

The Board of Police Commissioners shall consist of five citizens, appointed by the President and subject to confirmation by the Village Board. Initial members shall be appointed to three-year terms, starting the first Monday in May. Upon appointment of initial members, the members of the Board shall elect a President, Vice President and Secretary and thereafter annually, following the appointment of members for regular terms. 

§ 134-3.  Powers.

Upon establishment of the Village of Holmen Board of Police Commissioners, the Board shall have the following powers: 

A.     Appoint a Police Chief, who shall hold office during good behavior, subject to suspension or removal by the Board for cause. 

B.      Determine the classification of subordinates, with advice from the Police Chief. 

C.     Approve the appointments of subordinates, as appointed by the Police Chief. 

D.     Exercise all authority conferred upon such Board by law, expressly recognized that such Board does not maintain "optional power" as defined by WI State Statute 62.13(6). 

E.      Authority to hire, discharge and discipline employees as provided in WI State Statutes 62.13(5) and (6m) and shall be responsible for policy and procedures pertaining to promotions and discipline. 

F.      To schedule a date, time and place for its meetings. Meetings must comply with the Open Meeting Law.   

§ 134-4.  Compensation.

Village of Holmen Board members shall receive no compensation. 

§ 134-5.  Specific power and authority.

In accordance with WI State Statute 61.65 and other applicable statutes, the Village of Holmen Board of Police Commissioners shall have the following specific power and authority: 

A.     To conduct original entrance examinations for those seeking employment in the Village of Holmen Police Department at the lowest ranks and to prepare an eligible list from applicants successful in the examinations, including establishments for eligibility for employment. The Police Chief shall make the actual appointments from the list of those certified by the Board of Commissioners. 

B.      To conduct examinations for specialized or supervisory positions in the Department when such positions cannot be filled by advantage by promotion and to open such examinations to the general public. 

C.     To approve or disapprove the appointments made by the Police Chief. 

D.     To appoint the Police Chief. 

E.      To conduct hearings on discharge or disciplinary actions within the Department. 

F.      To sue or be sued where necessary to carry out an express power or duty.