Fiscal Note
The proposed ordinance relates to the appointment of the Chief of Staff and the management and supervision of the Council Office and Chief of Staff. Funding for the Chief of Staff is included in the Common Council Office operating budget. No appropriation is required.
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SUBSTITUTE - Creating Section 3.035 related to the Common Council Office and Chief of Staff.
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DRAFTER’S ANALYSIS: This ordinance transfers language from MGO 33.13 regarding the Common Council Office and Chief of Staff, and modifies existing ordinances regarding the appointment of the Chief of Staff and the management and supervision of the Council Office and Chief of Staff. A separate ordinance retains language related to the Common Council Executive Committee in MGO 33.13, consistent with ordinances regarding other City boards, commissions and committees.
The substitute revises language related to the hiring and supervision of the Common Council Chief of Staff.
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The Common Council of the City of Madison do hereby ordain as follows:
1. Section 3.035 entitled “Office of the Common Council and Common Council Chief of Staff” of the Madison General Ordinances is created as follows:
“3.035 Office of the Common Council and Common Council Chief of Staff
(1) Office of the Common Council. There is hereby created the Office of the Common Council, which assists alders as they represent the residents of Madison by promoting the safety, health, and general wellbeing of the community and incorporating the City's core values into their work.
(2) Common Council Chief of Staff. The Office of the Common Council shall be managed and directed by a full-time Common Council Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff is responsible for ensuring that the duties of the Office of the Common Council are fulfilled in consultation and collaboration with the Common Council Executive Committee. Subject to available fun...
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