TOWN OF MINONG
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
JURISDICTION AND DUTIES OF
TOWN CONSTABLE

ORDINANCE _#10_____


    WHEREAS, effective May 20, 2002, pursuant to 1983 Wis. Act 532, Sec 60.22(4) the Town Board shall determine the jurisdiction and duties of the town constable;

    WHEREAS, it is in the public interest and welfare to establish the jurisdiction and duties of the constable of the Town of Minong, as provided herein.

    NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of Minong, Washburn County does ordain as follows:

SEC. 1 STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

    Pursuant to Sec. 60.22 (4) and Sec 60.35 of 1983 Wisconsin Act 532, the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of Minong, Washburn County hereby establishes the jurisdiction and duties of the town constable of the Town of Minong, Washburn County as described herein.

SEC. 2   JURISDICTION AND DUTIES:

    The town constable of the Town of Minong, Washburn County shall:

(1)    Attend upon sessions of the Circuit Court in his county when required by the sheriff.
(2)    Inform the District Attorney of all trespasses on public lands on which he has knowledge or information.
(3)    Impound cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and other animals at large on the highways in violation of any duly published order or ordinance adopted by the Town Board.
(4)    Cause to be prosecuted all violations of law of which he has knowledge or information.
(5)    Perform all other duties required by any law.
(6)    Cause to be enforced and prosecuted all violations of the following named town ordinances of which he has knowledge or information:
(a)    Dog Ordinance
(b)    Nuisance Ordinance
7    Act on behalf of the Town Board as directed to:
(a)  See that town orders and ordinances are obeyed
(b)  See that peace and order are maintained in the town.
(c)    Obtain necessary assistance, if available, in case of emergency, except         as provided under Chapter 166 of Wisconsin Statutes for emergency government.

SEC. 3   NONEXCLUSIVITY:

A.    Other ordinance
Adoption of this ordinance does not preclude the Town Board from adopting any other ordinance or providing for the enforcement of any other law or ordinance relating to the same or other matter.

B.    Other remedies.
The jurisdiction and duties of the town constable as stated herein shall not preclude the Town Board or any other town officer from proceeding under any ordinance or law or by any other enforcement method to enforce any ordinance or law or by any other enforcement method to enforce any ordinance, regulation, or order.

SEC. 4   SEVERABILITY:

If any provision of this ordinance is invalid or unconstitutional, or if the application of this ordinance to any person or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the provisions or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or application.

SEC. 5   EFFECTIVE DATE:

    This ordinance shall take effect June 1, 2002.

    The foregoing ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Minong, on May 20, 2002.

Filed this _____day of ______________            ________________________
In the office of the Town Clerk/Treasurer            Chairman

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Town Clerk/ Treasurer                    Supervisor

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                            Supervisor