Number
031287
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
An ordinance relating to revision of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions.
Sections
69-2-3 rp
90-19-1-h rp
90-19-1-i rn
90-19-1-j rn
90-19-1-k rn
90-19-1-L rn
95-1-4-e am
100-54-a rp
350-35-2-a am
350-35-2-c am
Analysis
This ordinance revises provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language and eliminating obsolete provisions:
1. In compliance with recently enacted 2003 Wisconsin Act 79, amends code provisions to state that a city employe running for elective office is not required to take a leave of absence during his or her candidacy.
2. Repeals various obsolete provisions relating to milk distributor licenses and appeal of nonrenewal of public passenger vehicle licenses.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 69-2-3 of the code is repealed.
Part 2. Section 90-19-1-h of the code is repealed.
Part 3. Section 90-19-1-i to L is renumbered 90-19-1-h to k.
Part 4. Section 95-1-4-e of the code is amended to read:
95-1. Direct Sellers.
4. APPLICATION.
e. Fee. At the time the application is returned, the fee specified in ch. 81 shall be paid to the clerk to cover the cost of investigation of the facts stated therein. [[There shall be no fee for a renewal application.]]
Part 5. Section 100-54-9 of the code is repealed.
Part 6. Section 350-35-2-a and c of the code is amended to read:
350-35. Leave of Absence Policies.
2. [[LEAVE TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE]]. >>RUNNING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE<<.
a. [[Leave Required]] >>Candidacy<<. Any exempt or nonexempt city employe may be a candidate for any political office and may actively campaign therefore without jeopardizing his or her employment with the city. [[Any exempt or nonexempt city employe who desires to become a candidate for political office, in all instances where there is a contest for such offices, shall be required to take a leave of absence without pay commencing on the date on which he or she files nomination papers for such office and continuing until the elimination of the candidate in the primary election, if any, or until the day after the general election in which such employe may be a candidate. The requirement to take a leave of absence shall not apply to employes represented by the Milwaukee Police Association, Local #21, IUPA, AFL-CIO, or the Milwaukee Police Supervisors Organization in those instances where such employes are candidates for a nonpartisan, part time political office.]]
c. Notification. It shall be the duty of all employes affected by this section to forthwith advise their immediate supervisor of such political candidacy, and of such supervisor to forthwith give notice to the appropriate department. [[Failure to do so on the part of either the employe or the supervisor shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action against the offending party as provided in rule XIII of the city service rules or as may be provided by the appropriate department.]]
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
_____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date:________________________
Requestor
City Clerk-Legislative Reference Bureau
Drafter
LRB03552-1
BJZ/cac
12/9/2003