Consolidation of Committees Resolution - Final

The County Board changed the administrative structure of Sauk County by creating the County Administrator position.  The change to an Administrator style of County government also means that the County Board can focus on its policy making role and rely on the Administrator to see that those policies are being followed/implemented which results in requiring less Committee oversight.  Several committees are conducting very brief meetings as compared to 2019 and earlier. Additionally, there are several items that are routinely run through multiple committees because of the overlap in responsibilities.  A number of counties across Wisconsin have reviewed their committee structures and found ways to merge committees reducing the number of required meetings and saving their county’s expense in Supervisor per diem and mileage along with staff time, and other related expenses.  This committee will see if there are similar opportunities in Sauk County and shall provide a report to the County Board no later than October 2023 for consideration as part of the 2024 budget and prior to the candidate filing period for the 2024 Supervisor elections that begins in December 2023.

The Committee on Consolidation of Committees shall consist of 10 County Board Supervisors appointed by the County Board Chair.  The Committee may call upon Department Heads and other staff to complete their assigned duties.