Hiring
The League's February 2022 E-Muni
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Where are Wisconsin's Workers?
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
February, The Municipality, pg. 4
From the data on "Unemployed per Job Opening" to "Monthly Quits" and "Labor Participation by Age" and more, Matt's graphs are all available for you to download on the League's website under the February magazine here.
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Your Talent Retention Strategy in an Employee-Driven Market
February, The Municipality, pg. 7
Click here to comment on this article on the League's LinkedIn page.
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The Strategic Case for Remote Work
Jenny Kosek, Formerly Economic Development Specialist, City of West Allis
February, The Municipality, pg. 10
Five strategic reasons to offer remote work where possible. Read the article. (PDF)
Click here to comment on this article on the League's LinkedIn page.
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Check Your Culture Before Recruiting
Jerry Deschane, Executive Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
February, The Municipality, pg. 13
All of the League's HR Matters columns are on our website here.
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Watertown Puts It All Together
Emily McFarland, Mayor, Watertown
February, The Municipality, pg. 16
Watertown has taken the culture change to heart and is having success.
"The workforce shortage has required municipalities as an employer to think differently about how we attract and retain employees. Acknowledging that the tables have turned – we need candidates more than they need us – has allowed us to evaluate our entire recruitment and retention process and policies. At the City of Watertown, we have been intentional about evaluating and adjusting a few key items: retention, recruitment and onboarding." Read the article. (PDF)
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Learn more and Register Today!
The League's Human Resources for Small Communities
Tuesday, March 8, 9, 10, & 11, 2022 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM via Zoom
This workshop is Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association credit eligible.
Please thank our sponsor -
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Benefits You Didn’t Know You Offered
Elizabeth Yanke, MBA, Member Services Director & Maria Davis, JD, Assistant Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
February, The Municipality, pg. 22
Help your municipality stand out when hiring with this list of public sector perks. Read the article. (PDF)
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2021 WI Act 69 There is a specific statutory provision in Wisconsin law that allows a town board member to receive an hourly wage, not exceeding $15,000 each year, to work as a town employee. Wisconsin Act 69 simply extends this same provision to members of a village board. The law went into effect July 10, 2021. This simple change was supported by the League and will give smaller communities some flexibility in filling necessary positions.
Thanks to State Representative Jeffrey Mursau and Senator Mary Felzkowski for authoring this legislation. See the new law here.
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Kane Insights 2021
The State of Working Women in Wisconsin
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Using the League’s New Zoning Guide for Affordable Housing
Curt Witynski, Deputy Director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
February, The Municipality, pg. 23
Access the full report on the League's website here.
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Two-Way Street; Local Road-Aid Distribution
The Wisconsin Policy Forum
February, The Municipality, pg. 28
Local governments in Wisconsin play a crucial role in the state’s transportation network by maintaining roads and streets for statewide commerce and travel and taking on tasks that include building, repairing, plowing, sweeping, lighting, and patrolling these roads.... Yet, despite the generally steady increases in state funding, the methodology for distributing GTA payments has not had a major update in two decades. Read the full report.
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is chockful of funding resources, events and opportunities.
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Enter our Cover Contest for the League's May The Municipality
We have partnered with the Wisconsin Municipal Clerk's Association for the second year in a row to celebrate Municipal Clerks in our May magazine. You can be our cover artist!
Contest Details here. (PDF)
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Suspicionless Drug Testing Subject to Constitutional Constraints
Claire Silverman, Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
February, The Municipality, pg. 29
Employees 302-R1 Drug testing constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment and must be reasonable. Suspicionless drug testing is only considered reasonable when the government can demonstrate “special governmental needs, beyond the normal needs for law enforcement, and those needs outweigh the privacy expectations of individuals subject to the search and it would be impractical to require a warrant or some level of individualized suspicion in the particular context.” Discusses National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raab, 489 U.S. 656 (1989), Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives, 489 U.S. 602 (1989), Vernonia School Dist. v. Acton, 515 U.S.646 (1995) and Chandler v. Miller, 520 U.S. 305 (1997). Does not discuss testing required for those with CDLs and those performing safety sensitive jobs. Read the article. (PDF)
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Making a Motion
Maria Davis, Assistant Legal Counsel, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
February, The Municipality, pg. 32
Governing Bodies 400 R1 For the Good of the Order: Making a Motion. Discusses the procedural rules for making a motion under Robert’s Rules of Order. Read the article. (PDF)
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Important! The League & LWMMI interim address!
Please use this interim address until further notice:
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
PO Box 6358
Monona, WI 53716
The building that housed the League's offices was closed for a period of time due to concerns with the underground parking structure. Inspections have resumed, but we are in the process of seeking new office space.
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League Handbook Orders!
You can order the following Handbooks in print or as a PDF:
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Handbook for Wisconsin Municipal Officials - Completely updated in January 2017. PDF Available!
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Handbook for Wisconsin Police and Fire Commissioners - Completely updated in January 2019. PDF Available!
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Municipal Licensing and Regulation of Alcohol Beverages - Updated in July 2021. PDF Available!
League Handbooks include:
Annual Directory of Wisconsin City and Village Officials (Free PDF) *
Annexation of Territory to Wisconsin Cities and Villages *
Basic Financial Administration for Wisconsin Local Governments *
The Conduct of Common Council Meetings *
The Conduct of Village Board Meetings *
A Citizen's Guide to Wisconsin Cities and Villages FREE (PDF) *
Handbook for Wisconsin Municipal Officials *
Handbook for Wisconsin Police and Fire Commissioners *
Municipal Licensing and Regulation of Alcohol Beverages *
The Powers and Duties of Wisconsin Mayors *
The Powers and Duties of Wisconsin Village Presidents *
Proceedings of the Annual Municipal Attorneys Institute *
So You've Been Elected (Booklet) *
So You Want to Be An Elected Official (Booklet) *
Special Assessments in Wisconsin *
Orders for print Handbooks will be fulfilled once a week. Put in your order here.
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"SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ELECTED OFFICIAL..."
"SO YOU'VE BEEN ELECTED"
$2.50 Each
These League Booklets can be ordered here.
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2nd Tuesday of every month.
March 8, 2022, 12:00-1:00 via Zoom
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The League's Human Resources for Small Communities
Tuesday, March 8, 9, 10, & 11, 2022 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM via Zoom
This workshop is Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association credit eligible.
Please thank our sponsor -
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The League's Chief Executives Workshop
March 22, 23 and 24 - Virtual - $50
- Magnetic Communities
- Solving the Daycare Dilemma
- Maximizing Your Municipal Grant Opportunities
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The League's Building Inspectors Institute
April 20-22, 2022
Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan
The League's Plumbing Inspectors Institute
April 20-22, 2022
Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan
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Join us for the League’s popular Local Govt 101 Workshop
This is your chance to learn the basics and more!
- Organization & Powers of Cities and Villages
- Recognizing and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
- Budgeting and Financial Oversight
- Procedures for Local Government Meetings
- Managing Public Works Activities
2022 attendance options include in-person and virtual workshops.*
- May 6 - Webinar
- May 13 – Eau Claire, The Lismore Hotel
- June 3 – Madison Marriott West
- September 9 - Webinar
- September 16 – In-Person Location TBD
*If you register for either of the webinars, you can participate in any of the Local Government 101 webinars within one year from your registration date. Mix and match the segments - take them all in one-day or attend when you can.
In-person registration is for a specific date and location only. Registration deadlines are 5 days before the workshop date. In-person or online, the registration fee is $110. The League also offers prerecorded versions of the webinar program for purchase.
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