7.31 Training and certification of chief inspectors. - Wisconsin Statutes

7.31

7.31 Training and certification of chief inspectors.

7.31(1)

(1) The board shall, by rule, prescribe requirements for certification of individuals to serve as chief inspectors. The requirements shall include a requirement to attend at least one training session held under sub. (5) before beginning service. The requirements shall not include taking an examination.

7.31(2)

(2) No individual may serve as a chief inspector at a polling place in an election unless the individual is certified by the board to hold that office on the date of the election at which the individual serves.

7.31(3)

(3) The board shall, upon application, issue certificates to qualified individuals who meet the requirements to be certified as chief inspectors. Each certificate shall carry an expiration date.

7.31(4)

(4) The board shall require each individual to whom a certificate is issued under this section to meet requirements to maintain that certification. The requirements shall include a requirement to attend at least one training session held under sub. (5) every 2 years. The board shall renew the certificate of any individual who requests renewal and who meets the requirements prescribed under this subsection.

7.31(5)

(5) The board shall conduct regular training programs to ensure that individuals who are certified by the board under this section are knowledgeable concerning their authority and responsibilities. The board shall pay all costs required to conduct the training programs from the appropriation under s. 20.511 (1) (bm).

7.31 - ANNOT.

History: 2001 a. 16, 104; 2003 a. 143; 2005 a. 451; 2007 a. 1.