14.26 Wisconsin sesquicentennial commission. - Wisconsin Statutes

14.26

14.26 Wisconsin sesquicentennial commission.

14.26(1)

(1) The Wisconsin sesquicentennial commission shall make appropriate plans and preparations for the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Wisconsin statehood.

14.26(2)

(2) The commission shall submit an annual report to the governor and to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) regarding its activities on each March 1 until March 1, 1998.

14.26(3)

(3) Upon request of the commission, all state agencies, as defined in s. 20.001 (1), shall cooperate with the commission in the performance of its functions.

14.26(4)

(4) The commission shall ensure full participation by the University of Wisconsin System in the sesquicentennial and shall make appropriate arrangements to coordinate commemorative activities with activities conducted to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the University of Wisconsin System.

14.26(5)

(5) In making appointments to the commission, the governor shall designate a chairperson. The commission shall elect a vice chairperson and secretary from its membership.

14.26(5g)

(5g) The commission may:

14.26(5g)(a)

(a) Subject to authorization under s. 16.505, employ staff outside of the classified service and consultants and fix their compensation.

14.26(5g)(b)

(b) Enter into contracts, leases or other agreements.

14.26(5g)(d)

(d) Assume such other functions authorized by law as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.

14.26(5r)

(5r) The commission may appoint such committees as may be required to carry out its functions.

14.26(6)

(6) The commission shall complete its activities and submit a final report regarding its activities to the governor, and to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) no later than June 1, 1999. The commission shall cease to exist on July 1, 1999.

14.26 - ANNOT.

History: 1991 a. 269; 1995 a. 27; 1995 a. 216 s. 40g; 1995 a. 445; 1997 a. 27; 1999 a. 9; 2001 a. 16.