Wisconsin Statutes 59.02 – Powers, how exercised; quorum
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 59.02
- County board: means the county board of supervisors. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
(1) The powers of a county as a body corporate can only be exercised by the board, or in pursuance of a resolution adopted or ordinance enacted by the board.
(2) Ordinances may be enacted and resolutions may be adopted by a majority vote of a quorum or by such larger vote as may be required by law. Ordinances shall commence as follows: “The county board of supervisors of the county of …. does ordain as follows”.
(3) A majority of the supervisors who are entitled to a seat on the board shall constitute a quorum. All questions shall be determined by a majority of the supervisors who are present unless otherwise provided.