City of Milwaukee - File #: 061343

• File #: 061343
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Placed On File
• File created: 2/6/2007
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 1/15/2013
• Title: Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to the manner in which the City of Milwaukee's Board of Election Commissioners is selected.
• Sponsors: ALD. MURPHY, ALD. D'AMATO
• Indexes: ELECTION COMMISSION, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS DIVISION, STATE LEGISLATION

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
1/15/2013	1	COMMON COUNCIL	PLACED ON FILE	Pass	14:0
1/7/2013	1	JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE	Pass	5:0
3/19/2007	1	JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Individuals present: Sue Edman - Election Commission Wisconsin Rep. David Cullen (Democrat) Martha Love - Chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party Ald. Bohl moved for acceptance of Proposed Sub. A. Withdrawn. Held so that the aldermen can meet with the local democrat and republican party to see if a compromise can be reached. RECESS: 10:57 A.M. RECONVENE: 11:10 A.M.	Pass	4:0
3/2/2007	1	JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
2/27/2007	1	COMMON COUNCIL	REFERRED TO	Pass	15:0
2/19/2007	0	JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individuals present: Sue Edman and Neil Albrecht - Election Commission Bob Spindel - 1626 N. Prospect Ave. - Election Commissioner	Pass	4:0
2/16/2007	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
2/8/2007	0	JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
2/7/2007	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
061343
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY AND D’AMATO
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to the manner in which the City of Milwaukee's Board of Election Commissioners is selected.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Intergovernmental Relations Division-Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to the manner in which the City of Milwaukee's Board of Election Commissioners is selected.

Currently, the county committees of the 2 political parties receiving the most votes for governor provide the Mayor with a list of at least 3 names of candidates for each potential Commission member, and the Mayor must select Commission members from persons included in those lists. The legislation sought would enable the Mayor to directly select members from the 2 political parties receiving the most votes for governor in the city, 2 from the majority party and one from the minority party, rather than selecting members from the lists provided by the county committees of the 2 political parties. It would also amend the selection process, so that all members shall be confirmed by the Common Council.
Body
Whereas, The City’s elections are fundamental to the democracy of the City, and the elections process must be overseen by a body of persons that most accurately and appropriately represents the integrity of the City throughout all elections processes; and

Whereas, The City of Milwaukee's Board of Election Commissioners is entrusted to provide fair and unbiased oversight to the entire elections process, while conforming to applicable state laws and administrative procedures; and

Whereas, The actions undertaken by the City of Milwaukee's Board of Election Commissioners are ultimately the responsibility of the Mayor; however, s. 7.20, Wis. Stats., provides ...