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Wisconsin Statutes Organization of State Government (Ch. 13 to 22) § 15.70. Historical society

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

There is continued the state historical society of Wisconsin initially organized under chapter 17, laws of 1853, to be known for statutory purposes as the historical society, under the direction and supervision of a board of curators. The board of curators is not subject to s. 15.07. The board of curators shall consist of:

(1) The governor, or his or her designee.

(2) The speaker of the assembly or his or her designee chosen from the representatives to the assembly.

(3) The president of the senate or his or her designee chosen from the members of the senate.

(4) Three members nominated by the governor and with the advice and consent of the senate appointed for staggered 3-year terms.

(5) Members selected as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the historical society. After July 1, 1986, the number of members on the board of curators selected under this subsection may not exceed 30.

(6) One member of the senate from the minority party in the senate and one representative to the assembly from the minority party in the assembly, appointed as are members of standing committees in their respective houses.

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