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Code · Wisconsin · Chapter 59 — Counties

59.001 Definitions.

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59.001 Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary:
(1)“Board” means the county board of supervisors.
(2)“Clerk” means the county clerk.
(2m)“Members-elect” means those members of the governing body of a county, city, village or town, at a particular time, who have been duly elected or appointed for a current regular or unexpired term and whose service has not terminated by death, resignation or removal from office.
(2r)“Municipal clerk” means the clerk of a municipality.
(3)“Municipality” means any city, village or town.
(3m)“Municipal treasurer” means the treasurer of a municipality.
(3r)“Professional land surveyor” means a professional land surveyor licensed under ch. 443 .
(4)“Treasurer” means the county treasurer.
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