The Village Clerk’s Office is responsible for carrying out the administrative and statutory functions of the Village of Pewaukee. The Clerk’s Office provides a variety of services, including election administration, licensing, official records management, public notices, meeting support, administrative services, and customer service.
The Village Clerk’s Office serves as a central point of contact for residents, businesses, and others conducting business with the Village. Municipal clerks in Wisconsin are responsible for a wide range of duties that support the effective operation of local government.
The Village Clerk’s official duties include:
- Administers all phases of the election process, including staffing polling locations, voter registration, absentee voting, preparation of legal notices and ballots, and the Board of Canvass.
- Attends all official meetings of the Village, including Village Board, Plan Commission, and various committees, commissions, and boards, and maintaining the official records of proceedings.
- Administers payroll and employee benefits
- Maintaining and preserving public records in accordance with Village ordinances and Wisconsin State Statutes
- Preparing the annual department operating budget.
- Processing licensing applications and maintaining official records for licenses and permits, including liquor licenses.
- Serving as a member of the Board of Review
- Working in conjunction with the Village Treasurer and County Treasurer on statements reflecting the total amount of taxes levied within the Village.
- Fulfilling open records requests.