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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary:
(1) “Board” means the county board of supervisors.
(2) “Clerk” means the county clerk.
(2m) “Members-elect” means those members of the governing body of a county, city, village or town, at a particular time, who have been duly elected or appointed for a current regular or unexpired term and whose service has not terminated by death, resignation or removal from office.
(2r) “Municipal clerk” means the clerk of a municipality.
(3) “Municipality” means any city, village or town.
(3m) “Municipal treasurer” means the treasurer of a municipality.
(3r) “Professional land surveyor” means a professional land surveyor licensed under ch. 443.
(4) “Treasurer” means the county treasurer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Municipalities (Ch. 59 to 68) § 59.001. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/municipalities-ch-59-to-68/wi-st-59-001/
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