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Chapter 2.0, Page 1 2.0 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. DECLARATION OF POLICY This ordinance is intended to re-establish a County Civil Service Commission (hereinafter referred to as “Commission”) for the selection of certain covered job classes within the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The following are the covered job classes under the Commission’s jurisdiction: Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator, Patrol Lieutenant Jail Lieutenant, Patrol Sergeant, Jail Sergeant, Patrol Deputy and Jail Officer. The ordinance is enacted under the authority granted by Wisconsin Statutes 59.26(8), 59.52(8) and Chapter 63. SECTION II. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION A. The Commission shall consist of five members, all of whom shall be legal residents of Douglas County. Appointments shall be made on the basis of recognized and demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the problems of civil service. No person holding an elective office or appointive public position or office of any sort in Douglas County government shall be appointed to the Commission. B. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the County Administrator, subject to confirmation by the County Board, to five-year staggered terms commencing on the first day of January succeeding appointment. In the month of December of each year immediately preceding the expiration of the term of office of any such commissioner, the County Administrator, subject to confirmation by the County Board, shall appoint one member of such Commission to hold office f o r the t e r m of five(5) years from the first day of January next succeeding the appointment and until a successor is elected and is qualified. C. The Commission shall annually elect one of their members as chairperson and one as vice chair. D. Every person appointed to the Commission shall take and file the official oath. E. Each member of the Commission shall be paid compensation for attending meetings and shall be paid at the rate set by the County Board ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 2.0, Page 2 for miles traveled to attend meetings of said commission and for other work of the commission. F. The County Board of Supervisors shall provide the necessary supplies and conveniences to enable the Commission to perform its duties. SECTION III. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION DUTIES A. To conduct examinations of applicants for the covered job classes in the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 59.26(8), 59.52(8), and 63.01 to 63.17 (so far as consistent with the aforementioned provisions except Sections 63.03, 63.04 and 63.15 Wisconsin Statutes and except the provision governing minimum compensation of the Commissioners) Wisconsin Statutes. 1. The following are the covered job classes under Civil Service Commissio n jurisdiction: Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator, Patrol Lieutenant Jail Lieutenant, Patrol Sergeant, Jail Sergeant, Patrol Deputy and Jail Officer. 2. Said positions shall be filled by appointment by the sheriff from a list of all persons with the three highest scores for each position based on a competitive examination. 3. If the sheriff fills a position by promotion, the sheriff shall make the appointment to the position from a list of three Douglas County Sheriff Office employees who receive the highest scores in a competitive examination. B. All other administrative responsibilities and duties, including fixing the number of Deputy Sheriffs to be appointed, position descriptions, classification of positions, residency requirements, compensations, benefits, attendance, vacations, sick leave, hours of work, tours of duty or assignments according to seniority, employee grievance procedure, disciplinary actions, separations for just cause, layoffs, etc., lie with the Board of Supervisors. SECTION IV. RULES AND REGULATIONS A. Commissioners shall prepare and adopt such rules and regulations as, in their judgment, are necessary for the Commission to carry out its duties. B. Such rules and regulations shall be adapted to secure the best service for Douglas County and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, and as shall tend to promote expedition and speed the elimination of all unnecessary formalities in making appointments. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 2.0, Page 3 C. The current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order” shall be the Commission’s parliamentary authority. The commission may adopt such special rules of order as it finds needed to supplement or modify the rules contained in “Robert’s Rules of Order”. D. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes, Wisconsin Administrative Code, Common Law and this ordinance. E. Such rules and regulations shall be printed, with a current copy filed with the Douglas County Clerk, and available for public inspection. SECTION V. REPEALER Upon publication, this Ordinance will repeal all previous Civil Service Ordinances and amendments now in existence. SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and publication. Dated this 15th day of June, 2017.