§ 2.06. County nongovernance committees, boards, commissions, taskforces and other group relationships.

To accomplish the Mission of Marathon County, the Marathon County governance structure has relationships with many for profit and nonprofit, public and private organizations. These relationships take many forms, none of which include governance authority by the Marathon County Board. In many instances, the Marathon County Board has a statutory responsibility, and/or has agreed to have one or more Marathon County Board Supervisors serve as part of the group. This section provides basic information about each group, describes the relationship of the group to the Marathon County governance structure, and describes the Marathon County Board of Supervisor participation (appointment to) each group.

(1)

Aging and Disability Resource Center Board of Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW).

(a)

Mission/purpose: The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin promotes choice and independence through personalized education, advocacy, and access to services that prevent, delay, and lessen the impacts of aging and disabilities in the lives of adults.

(b)

Membership: The ADRC-CW Board is appointed by the County Board of each respective member county and is comprised of 15 members; two County Board members from each of the four member counties, appointed by the respective County Board; and seven citizen members appointed by all four-member County Boards.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities:

1.

As per the four-county intergovernmental agreement, the ADRC-CW board shall have the powers common to its Member Counties, and is authorized, in its own name to do all acts necessary to exercise such common powers to fulfill the purposes of this Agreement. In addition, the board shall have the power to establish the annual budget; shall have the authority to hire, supervise, and support the Executive Director; shall have the authority to enter into leases and contracts; and shall provide an annual report to the Member counties.

2.

Ensure that disabled and older adults are provided information on options and resources, access to services, and are provided programs that maintain health and independence, such as nutrition, healthy living classes, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and resource services.

3.

Ensure that consistent, high quality services are provided to disabled and older adults throughout the service region.

4.

Advocate for disabled and older adults in accessing needed services and identify and publicize gaps in services needed.

(2)

Board of Adjustment.

(a)

Mission/purpose: To hear appeals and in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of the County's zoning ordinance.

(b)

Membership: The Board of Adjustment shall be appointed by the County Board Chairperson and confirmed by the County Board. It shall consist of five members, one shall be a County Board Supervisor, and two alternates.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Pursuant to §§ 59.694(1), (2) and 59.692(4), (5), Wis. Stats., duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.

Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an Administrative Officer.

2.

Hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of a Zoning Ordinance upon which the Board of Adjustment is required to pass.

3.

Authorize, upon appeal in specific cases, such variance from the terms of a Zoning Ordinance, as will not be contrary to the public interests, public safety, or public welfare.

(3)

Central Wisconsin Airport Board.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Safe, efficient and economical operation and development of the Central Wisconsin Airport.

(b)

Membership: The Airport Board shall be comprised of seven members, three being Marathon County Board Supervisors, one being a member of the Infrastructure Committee and one being a member of the Education and Economic Development Committee. The Airport Board is appointed by the County Board Chairperson.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Pursuant to § 114.14, Wis. Stats., the Airport Board shall have complete and exclusive control and management over the airport.

1.

Review and recommend to the Airport Manager leases with airlines, car rental agencies, aircraft hangar tents, restaurant, fixed base operators and other tenants.

2.

Promote air service.

3.

Assure aviation safety.

4.

Procure funding for airport development.

5.

Recommend long-term airport projects.

6.

Develop and recommend a long-range airport plan.

(4)

Children with Disabilities Education Board.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Space reserved.

(b)

Membership: The Children with Disabilities Education Board is appointed by the County Administrator.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

(5)

Citizen Participation Committee.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Ensure responsiveness to the needs of citizens with particular emphasis to participation by person of low- and moderate-income (LMI) who are residents of blighted areas and/or targeted neighborhoods in which a community development program will be concentrated.

(b)

Membership: A representative from Marathon County appointed by the Marathon County Board of Supervisors.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Receive citizen views and provide an explanation of community development needs, objectives and strategies and explain how they address community development needs and objectives.

(6)

City/County IT Commission.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Support Marathon County, the City of Wausau and North Central Health Care with high quality, cost-effective technology that enables them to best meet their public service goals.

(b)

[Membership:] Membership includes the County Board chair or his/her designee and the County Administrator.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

(7)

Civil Service Commission.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Space reserved. (See Section 5.01 of this Code.)

(b)

Membership: The five members of the Civil Service Commission shall be appointed by the County Administrator.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

(8)

Community Care of Central Wisconsin (CCCW).

(a)

Mission/purpose: Coordinates quality, cost-effective, and individualized long-term care supports available through Wisconsin's Family Care program that support member strengths, needs, and the development of meaningful community connections that lead to full citizenship in their communities.

(b)

Membership: Membership will include two County Board Supervisors.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities:

1.

Appoint a Chief Executive Officer, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.

2.

Develop and implement a personnel structure and other employment policies for employees of CCCW consistent with Long-Term Care statutory provisions.

3.

Assure compliance with the terms of any contract with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

4.

Establish a fiscal operating year and annually adopt a budget for CCCW.

5.

Contract for any legal services required for CCCW.

6.

Procure liability insurance covering its officers, employees, and agents with insurance against any loss in connection with its property and other assets and other necessary insurance; establish and administer a plan of self-insurance; or subject to an agreement under § 66.0301, Wis. Stat., participate in a governmental plan of insurance or self-insurance.

[(9)]

[Reserved.]

(10)

Historical Society.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Space reserved.

(b)

Membership: Space reserved.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

(11)

Humane Society of Marathon County Board of Directors. Solely Advisory.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Inspire and engage the community to end animal suffering and commit to responsible pet ownership.

(b)

Membership: Membership may include one county board supervisor at the discretion of the organization.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

(12)

Industrial Development Agency Board.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Space reserved.

(b)

Membership: The County Administrator will appoint nine members to the Industrial Development Agency Board which shall include the Marathon County Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the County Administrator, the County Treasurer, Corporation Counsel, and three representatives from the City of Wausau.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

(13)

Marathon County Land Information Council.

(a)

Committee type and reporting relationship: The Marathon County Land Information Council reports to the Environmental Resources Committee.

(b)

Mission/purpose statement: Space reserved.

(c)

Statutory responsibilities: § 59.72(3m), Wis. Stats., and successor statutes.

(d)

Membership: Register of deeds or designee; county treasurer or designee; county property lister or designee; one member of the county board; GIS coordinator; a realtor or member of the Realtors Association employed within the county; a public safety communications representative employed by the county; the county surveyor; director of City-County IT Commission or designee.

Pursuant to § 59.72(3m)(am), Wis. Stats., in the event a realtor, public safety communications representative or county surveyor are not willing to serve, the council may be maintained and is authorized to act without those designated members.

(e)

Member term: All members are appointed to a two-year term which coincides with biennial organization of county board, appointed by the county board chair and confirmed by the county board. Council vacancies will be filled according to County Board Rule 13.

(f)

Duties and responsibilities:

1.

Review the priorities, needs, policies and expenditures of the Marathon County Land Information Office.

2.

Oversee application for state-sponsored funding.

3.

Advise the county on matters affecting the Land Information Office.

(g)

Other organization relationships: Space reserved.

(14)

Marathon County Library Board.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Enrich lives by promoting lifelong learning; and actively providing the community with access to ideas, information and opportunities to connect.

(b)

Membership: The County Administrator pursuant to § 43.57(4)(b), Wis. Stats., shall appoint a seven-member Library Board which shall consist of at least:

1.

One school district administrator of a school district located in whole or in part of the County or this school district administrator's designee.

2.

Two County Board Supervisors.

3.

Four citizen members.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Pursuant to § 43.58, Wis. Stats., the duties are assigned to the Library Board.

(15)

Marathon County Metropolitan Planning Organization.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Review studies and recommendations relating to activities including, but not limited to, land use, natural resources, utilities and transportation systems within the metropolitan planning area to promote public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.

(b)

Membership: Membership will include one County Board Supervisor from the County Infrastructure Committee, the chief elected official or his/her designee of all the municipalities within the urbanized area of the Metropolitan planning organization boundary; and a representative from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities:

1.

Advisory body to Marathon County Board of Supervisors Infrastructure Committee and to local units of government within the metropolitan planning area.

2.

Cooperate with, and contribute or accept services from Federal, State or local agencies, public/semipublic agencies, private individuals or corporations and may carry out such cooperative undertaking consistent with the annual Unified Planning Work Program.

3.

Develop and recommend an annual Unified Work Program to Marathon County Board for approval.

(16)

Marathon County Park Commission.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Provide a park and forest recreation system that will meet the needs of our current and future generations, preserve and protect the County's open space, water, historical, cultural, and natural resources; and provide recreation opportunities that are designed to enhance the County's quality of life.

(b)

Membership: The Marathon County Administrator shall appoint seven members to the Park Commission. Those members shall be comprised of three Marathon County Board Supervisors, three Wausau City Council members and one citizen member.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities:

1.

Monitor, preserve and protect the County's open space, water, historical, cultural, natural and economic resources.

2.

Determine and recommend recreational and tourism programs within the County.

3.

Recommend policy and funding for establishing and implementing park and recreation programs and facilities.

4.

Monitor and recommend policy for the development and maintenance of recreation trails including County-sponsored trails and State-funded trails.

5.

Make rules and recommend ordinances for the regulation of the use and enjoyment of the County parks, trails and recreation lands.

(17)

MCDEVCO Board of Directors.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Aggressively foster local business competitiveness; encourage and develop local entrepreneurs; and recruit successful companies and their employees to Marathon County.

(b)

Membership: Four County Board Supervisors shall be nominated by the County Board Chairperson to the MCDEVCO Board of Directors.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

(18)

North Central Community Action Program Board.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Act as an advocate, provider, and facilitator of programs and services for low-income individuals in Lincoln, Marathon, and Wood Counties (WI). NCCAP seeks to create opportunities for people and communities to obtain skills, identify and utilize resources, and explore innovative options necessary to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency.

(b)

[Membership:] Membership will include one County Board Supervisor, the NCCAP representative is appointed by the County Administrator.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

County Board Supervisor will provide annual report to Health and Human Services Committee.

(19)

North Central Community Services Program Board (51.42).

(a)

Mission/purpose: Compassionately serves the community through accessible, specialized care.

(b)

Membership: Membership will include three County Board Supervisors.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities:

i.

Prepare for and attend board meetings.

ii.

Work as a team member and support board decisions.

iii.

Participate in the review of NCHC's mission and objectives and the development of a strategic plan.

iv.

Monitor the performance of the organization in relation to objectives and core values.

v.

Approve the budget and monitor financial performance in relation to it.

vi.

Abide by the by-laws, code of conduct and other policies that apply to the board.

vii.

Establish, review, and monitor policies that guide core operational practices.

viii.

Participate in hiring and releasing of the CEO.

ix.

Participate in the evaluation of the CEO.

x.

Participate in the recruitment of new board members.

xi.

Participate in the evaluation of the board itself.

xii.

Participate in committee work.

xiii.

Keep informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of NCHC.

At minimum annual report to Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committees.

(20)

North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Cultivate a skilled and competitive workforce which meets the demands of employers in the region.

(b)

Membership: The County Board Chairperson shall serve on the NCCWWDB.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

The Board meets quarterly and the Counties involved in the District include: Adams, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood.

(21)

Northern Valley Workshop.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Whether in the community or our facility, the goal for each individual is to have a vocational experience that fits their individual needs.

(b)

Membership: Membership will include one County Board Supervisor.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

Annual report to Health and Human Services Committee.

(22)

Rib Mountain Metropolitan Sewerage District.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Space reserved.

(b)

Membership: The Rib Mountain Metropolitan Sewerage District is appointed by the County Administrator and is comprised of five members.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

(23)

The Women's Community.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Space reserved.

(b)

Membership: Space reserved.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Space reserved.

Annual report to Health and Human Services Committee.

(24)

Veterans Service Commission.

(a)

Mission/purpose: Determine aid to needy veterans and their families.

(b)

Membership: The County Administrator shall appoint three citizen members to the Veterans Service Commission.

(c)

Duties and responsibilities: Determine aid to needy veterans, or to a spouse, surviving spouse, minor and dependent children of veterans and the needy parents of veterans pursuant to §§ 45.10 through 45.15, Wis. Stats.

(25)

Zoning Comprehensive Revision Task Force.

(a)

Reporting Relationships: Make recommendations to the Marathon County Land Conservation and Zoning Committee (LCZC).

(b)

Mission/Purpose: Lead a community engagement process that ensures the revised Zoning Code implements the policy and administrative recommendations in a manner consistent with Marathon County and local comprehensive plans, develops zoning district maps in partnership with town officials and the community, and identifies trackable outcomes of the zoning program.

(c)

Membership: The Task Force will be chaired by a representative of the LCZ committee and facilitated by Conservation Planning and Zoning staff. Membership will be limited to 12 members representing the following interests: County Board member, Board of Adjustment member, Town Board/planning committee member(s), farmer(s), local business owner(s), and developer(s)/builder(s), and other community organizations.

(d)

Member Terms: Task Force sunsets on May 1, 2016.

(e)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.

Understand the intent and purpose of current Marathon County zoning policy.

2.

Review and assess existing zoning code.

3.

Develop Zoning Code recommendations that support and promote balanced land use strategies, economic health, and a sustainable natural environment.

4.

Ensure the new Zoning Code is consistent with other land use related ordinances.

5.

Incorporate communication tactics such as graphics and tables to help illustrate regulations and to streamline implementation and use by staff and all citizens.

6.

Identify and incorporate innovative zoning provisions where appropriate.

7.

Present report(s) to the LCZC and Environmental Resources Committee (ERC) of the findings and a final recommendation of zoning code to the LCZC and County Board.

(f)

Description of timeline:

1.

Begin meeting by March 1, 2015.

2.

Present recommendations for Zoning Comprehensive Revision to the LCZC by January 1, 2016.

3.

Assist LCZ with final draft recommendation to ERC; to be submitted to County Board for approval by March 2016.

(O-9-10; O-17-10; O-2-11; O-8-12; O-11-12; O-3-14; O-16-14; O-1-15; O-8-16; O-7-18)