The Village Clerk Office is responsible for the processing of administrative and statutory procedures of the Village. The Clerk's office responsibility includes Administration of Elections, Administration and Issuance of Licenses; Maintain Official Records and Central Files, Post/Publish Official Notices, Committee Support, Administrative Services for Other Departments and Customer Service. Click here for popular forms.
The Village Clerk’s office also serves as a hub for the Village and often the first point of contact for citizens and those looking to do business in the Village of Pewaukee. Municipal clerks in the State of Wisconsin have many responsibilities.
The Village Clerk’s official duties include:
Administers all phases of the election process including staffing the polls, voter registration, absentee voting, preparation of legal notices, preparation of 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 maintains an official record of the proceedings
Administers payroll and employee benefits
Maintains public records and ensures that they are properly preserved, filed, and disposed of in accordance with the ordinances of the Village of Pewaukee and Wisconsin State Statutes
Prepares the annual department operating budget
Processes all licensing applications and maintains the official records of all licenses and permits including liquor licensing
Serves as a member of the Board of Review
Works in conjunction with the Village Treasurer and County Treasurer on a statement showing the total amount of all taxes levied in the Village
Fulfills open records requests
(Excluding Holidays)