Number
010228
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
Resolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division – Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation permitting the Common Council to review and either reconfirm the appointment or disapprove of the continuance of city department and division heads who serve at the pleasure of the Mayor biennially after their initial appointment.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Intergovernmental Relations Division – Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation permitting the Common Council to review and either reconfirm the appointment or disapprove of the continuance of city department and division heads who serve at the pleasure of the Mayor biennially (2 years) after their initial appointment.
Body
Whereas, Cabinet form of government with respect to Milwaukee city government refers to the Mayor's appointment, subject to Common Council confirmation, of department and division heads who serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; and
Whereas, The cabinet form of government in the City of Milwaukee was enacted by state law on April 15, 1988, at the request of the Common Council and Mayor Henry Maier, and expanded that same year through state law amendment at the request of Mayor John Norquist; and
Whereas, In 1989, 3 more department heads were designated "cabinet" by state law, further increasing the number of department and division heads accountable only to the Mayor; and
Whereas, Review and reconfirmation or disapproval of department and division heads who serve at the pleasure of the Mayor by the Common Council would increase the accountability of department and division heads to the Common Council, foster a more cooperative relationship, and expand the lines of communication; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Intergovernmental Relatio...
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