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Wisconsin Statutes Municipalities (Ch. 59 to 68) § 60.32. Compensation of elective town offices

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Established by town meeting or board. (a) Except as provided under par. (b) and s. 66.0507, the town meeting shall establish the compensation of elective town offices.

(b) If authorized by the town meeting under s. 60.10(2)(k), the town board shall establish the compensation of elective town offices, other than the office of town board supervisor.

(2) Nature of compensation. Compensation under this section may be:

(a) An annual salary.

(b) A per diem compensation for each day or part of a day necessarily devoted to the service of the town and the discharge of duties.

(c) A combination of pars. (a) and (b).

(3) Changes during term. Subject to sub. (4), the town meeting or, if authorized to establish compensation, the town board may make a change in the compensation of an elective town office to take effect during the term of office.

(4) When established. Compensation under this section shall be established prior to the latest date and time for filing nomination papers for the office. After that date and time, no change may be made in the compensation of the office that applies to the current term of office.

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