Let's begin with chapter 25 - Yes it's the last one but it sets the framework for all others.
25 CONSTRUCTION AND EFFECT OF ORDINANCES,
25.01 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION cites references to the Wisconsin Statutes, use of verbs and adverbs throughout the ordinances.
25.02 CONFLICT AND SEPARABILITY When Ordinances within differing chapters seem to conflict, questions related to the topic of that chapter shall take precedence. Further is any portion of code within a particular chapter is held invalid by a court of law it does not inviolate any other portion of code within that chapter or any other chapter of the Ephraim Ordinances.
25.03 CLERK TO FILE DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE- Whenever any code, rule, regulation or other written or printed material is adopted by reference, it shall be deemed incorporated in the Ordinances as if they were fully copied. The Clerk shall maintain a copy of the adopted reference and it shall be available as public record for examination by any person during administrative office hours.
25.04 PENALTY PROVISIONS Describes how and what various penalties that may be applied for violation of Ordinance upon conviction. Penalties refer to first, second and repeat violations.
25.05 REPEAL OF GENERAL ORDINANCES - Ordinances that are officially revoked or abolished.
* Exceptions as detailed in this section
25.06 EFFECT OF REPEALS If a new ordinance is repealed it does not mean the old ordinance is now in effect. The affect of a cancellation of an ordinance on individuals in violation or previously in violation of said ordinance.
25.07 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCES New Ordinances take effect after passage and publication as per Wisconsin State Statutes.
25.08 KEEPING CODE CURRENT Ordinances will be added, edited and deleted as soon as possible after passage, this may lead to re-numbering, re-organization and editing.
Chapter 1 GENERAL GOVERNMENT
GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO OFFICIALS
1.01 1.11 The Election - , Appointment and Hiring of Village Elected Officials,
Appointed Officials and Hired Personnel. Oaths and Bonds, Removals, Vacancies, Salaries
Code of Ethics - , Conflict of Interest, Recusal, Disposal of Surplus Property.
1.15 1.21 Officials
Powers & Duties Village President, Board, Zoning Administrator, Assessor, Fire Chief, Assistant Chiefs
1.30 1.44 Boards and Committees
Board of Review, Planning Committee, Board of Appeals, Other Committees including Appointments, Duties and Terms.
1.45-1.48 Elections
Qualifications for Voting, Election Officials, Registration, Violations and Penalties
Chapter 2 THE GOVERNING BODY
2.01 Location and Scheduling of Board Meetings Open Meeting Law, Closed Sessions, Quorum
2.02 Order of Business Board Agenda Schedule
2.03 Presiding Officer Control of Meetings without the President
2.04 Rules of Order Discussion and Withdrawal of Motions, Ordinances and Resolutions
2.05 Standing Committees Appointments of Trustees to Specific Committees
2.06 Suspension of Rules How and When
Chapter 3 FINANCE AND TAXATION
3.01 Preparation and Adoption of Annual Budget Due Date for the Approved Budget and What Must be Included within the Budget.
3.02 Preparation of Tax Roll Role of the Assessor, Clerk and the Board of Review
3.03 Treasurer Issuance of Tax Bills, Payment of Village Bills, Audit Requirements
3.04 Indebtedness of Village of Ephraim Short Term and Long Term Loans
3.05 Public Records Legal Custodian that is Responsible for Collecting, Maintaining Updating and Destruction of Public Records. Public Access to Records, Photocopying of Records, Access Procedures and Limitations to Access
Chapter 5 FIRE PROTECTION
5.01 Fire Department Organization - Chief, Assistant Chiefs, Firefighters
5.02 Appointment and Qualifications - Board Appointments, Chief's Appointments
5.03 Department's Powers and Duties - Response, Practice, Inspections, Chain of Command, Training, Care of Equipment, Permits for Burning by Citizens.
5.04 Mutual Assistance Agreement Responding to Other Communities Calls
5.05 Compensation Rate set by Board, Payment for Calls
5.06 Equipment - Usage
5.07 Obstruction of Fire Department Functions Interference in Firefighting Activities, False Alarms
5.08 Commercial Transient Lodging Establishment Knox Box-Emergency Access to Establishments
5.09 Water Rescue Program Mission, Coverage Area, Limitations, Staff, Training, Equipment
5.10 Penalty
A Copy of the Wisconsin State Statutes Section 26.13 Burning Ordinance is Included Here
A Copy of the Coast Guard Protocol (Water Rescue) is Included here
Chapter 6 EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT
6.01 Policy and Purpose - Definitions
6.02 County Emergency Government Committee Composition, Duties
6.03 County Coordinator of Emergency Government Appointment and Tenure, Powers and Duties
6.04 Sharing of Costs What the Door County Board Shall Provide
6.05 Joint Meetings
6.06 Utilization of Existing Services and Facilities
6.10 Penalty
