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Wisconsin Administrative Code › Higher Educational Aids Board › Chapter HEA 15 - Wisconsin covenant scholars program › Section HEA 15.02 - Definitions

Current through June 24, 2024
In this chapter:
(1)
			 "Board" means the higher educational aids board.
(2) "Eligible institution" means a public or
			 private, non-profit, accredited institution of higher education or a tribally
			 controlled college in Wisconsin which is eligible to participate in the grant
			 program authorized under s.
			 39.30, Stats.
(3) "Grant" means a grant awarded under the
			 Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program, unless otherwise specified.
(4) "Half-time enrollment" means enrollment
			 in at least six academic Credits per semester or the quarterly or special term
			 equivalent as determined by the educational institution.
(5) "Full-time enrollment" means enrollment
			 in at least twelve academic Credits per semester or the quarterly or special
			 term equivalent as determined by the educational institution.
(6) "Office" means the office of the
			 Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program.
Note: The Office of the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program
				was eliminated by 2011 Wis. Act 32. Future rulemaking will address the affect
				on this chapter of the elimination of the "office."
(7) "Scholar" means a student determined to
			 be eligible to receive a monetary award under the Wisconsin Covenant scholar
			 program.
(8) "High school" refers
			 to grades nine through twelve.
(9)
			 "Serious misdemeanor" means a misdemeanor involving bodily harm or a dangerous
			 weapon.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Higher Educational Aids Board › Chapter HEA 15 - Wisconsin covenant scholars program › Section HEA 15.04 - Scholar qualifications for award

Current through June 24, 2024
A scholar who meets the requirements of s.  HEA 15.03  shall
				receive an award only if all of the following apply:
(1) The scholar is eligible for in-state
			 tuition pursuant to s.
			 36.27(2),
			 Stats.; and
(2) The scholar is
			 admitted to an eligible institution and enrolled, within one academic year of
			 high school graduation, in an undergraduate degree or certificate program
			 eligible for federal student aid under Title IV of the federal Higher Education
			 Act leading to an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate from an
			 eligible institution. Board staff may make exceptions to the one year
			 enrollment requirement on a case-by-case basis due to health, military service
			 or other personal reasons.
(3) The
			 scholar's name does not appear on the statewide support lien docket under s.
			 49.854(2) (b),
			 Stats., unless the person provides the board a payment agreement that has been
			 approved by the county child support agency under s.
			 59.53(5),
			 Stats., and that is consistent with rules promulgated under s.
			 49.858(2) (a),
			 Stats.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Higher Educational Aids Board › Chapter HEA 15 - Wisconsin covenant scholars program › Section HEA 15.05 - Continuing scholar eligibility

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) A scholar may
			 receive the grant award for no more than the equivalent of eight semesters. The
			 equivalent may include a combination of traditional semesters, summer terms or
			 other measurements of academic year. The eight semesters need not be
			 continuous, but the student is eligible for the grant only within five academic
			 years of his or her high school graduation.
(2) The scholar may not receive a grant in
			 any semester in which the student is not enrolled at least half-time.
(3) Eligibility for the grant awards ceases
			 if:
(a) The scholar does not maintain
			 acceptable academic standards as prescribed by the student's institution of
			 higher education; or
(b) The
			 scholar does not file an updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid
			 (FAFSA) annually; or
(c) The
			 student does not enroll in accordance with s.
			 HEA
			 15.04(2); or
(d) The scholar is convicted of a felony or
			 serious misdemeanor.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Higher Educational Aids Board › Chapter HEA 15 - Wisconsin covenant scholars program › Section HEA 15.06 - Terms of grants

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Eligible institutions shall enter into a
			 five-year contract with the board using the established financial aid
			 distribution process. Annual program funds for the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars
			 grant program shall be allocated through these contracts for a period of five
			 academic years following the high school graduation of each class of Wisconsin
			 Covenant Scholars.
(2) Grant
			 amounts shall be determined by the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
			 calculated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) based on the
			 following designations. Scholars shall receive the full grant amounts listed
			 below regardless of the scholars' unmet need except in case where awarding the
			 full amount conflicts with federal laws related to over-awarding in the
			 financial aid process. In that instance, the grant may be reduced in order to
			 comply with federal law.
(a) For students
			 attending an eligible institution full time:
1. Scholars with an EFC of $0 shall receive
			 $1,000 annual grant for the first two years of postsecondary education. For the
			 second two years of postsecondary education, the office shall develop and
			 submit to the board a formula for awarding grants for the upcoming academic
			 years to scholars enrolled in an eligible institution. The formula shall
			 account for expected parental and student contributions and shall be consistent
			 with generally accepted definitions and nationally approved needs analysis
			 methodology.
a. This award amount assumes
			 that the Wisconsin Covenant Foundation shall continue to grant $1,500 annually
			 for the first two years of postsecondary education for students with an EFC of
			 $0.
b. If the Wisconsin Covenant
			 Foundation does not award at least $1,500 annually for the first two years of
			 postsecondary education, then students with a $0 EFC shall receive $1,500
			 annually rather than $1,000 for the first two years of postsecondary
			 education.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Higher Educational Aids Board › Chapter HEA 15 - Wisconsin covenant scholars program › Section HEA 15.07 - High school responsibilities

Current through June 24, 2024
On or before January 31 of each year, the office shall provide
				to each high school principal or principal's designee a list of students who
				are eligible for verification in that year. By April 5 of each year, each high
				school principal or principal's designee is required to provide a list of
				students who completed the pledge and have been certified by the Office of the
				Wisconsin Covenant verification form, as well as those students who did not
				present a form for verification.
The Office of the Wisconsin Covenant verification form shall
				  be available at the office website
www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov
or by
				  writing to HEAB, Office of the Wisconsin Covenant, PO Box 7885, Madison, WI
				  53707-7885. An updated form shall be available no later than November 1 of each
				  year.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Higher Educational Aids Board › Chapter HEA 15 - Wisconsin covenant scholars program › Section HEA 15.08 - Institutional and partner responsibilities

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Each eligible
			 institution shall ensure that the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars grant does not
			 replace other need-based federal, state, or institutional grant assistance in
			 the package of financial aid offered to the scholar by the
			 institution.
(2) Funds shall be
			 returned to the board, using the board's established Return of Funds policy s.
			  HEA 1.07  for scholars who withdraw, drop out or fail to enroll.
(3) To help make the Wisconsin Covenant a
			 reality for Wisconsin students and their families, the University of Wisconsin
			 System, the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the
			 Wisconsin Technical College System, and the Department of Public Instruction
			 shall work together to ensure:
(a) There is a
			 place for each scholar in higher education. The respective systems shall work
			 to prioritize the entrance of the Covenant Scholars into their systems and
			 identify a place for each scholar in the higher education system of their
			 choice.
(b) Scholars can access
			 available financial resources including but not limited to scholarships,
			 grants, loans, and work that will put higher education within reach for each
			 scholar.
(c) Support for the
			 scholars in middle and high school to help them achieve their goals through the
			 continuation, expansion, or establishment of pre-college programming,
			 mentoring, tutoring, and other local supports.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Higher Educational Aids Board › Chapter HEA 15 - Wisconsin covenant scholars program › Section HEA 15.09 - Wisconsin Covenant College Access Network Council

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Pursuant to s.
			 16.257, Stats., the office shall establish a Wisconsin Covenant College Access
			 Network Council charged with coordinating statewide college access programs and
			 organizations in an effort to minimize duplication of effort and maximize
			 student pursuit of postsecondary education.
Note: Section 16.257, Stats., was repealed by 2011 Wis. Act
				32.
(2) The members of this
			 council shall include:
(a) Director, Office of
			 the Wisconsin Covenant;
Note: The Office of the Wisconsin Covenant was eliminated by
				2011 Wis. Act 32.
(b)
			 President, University of Wisconsin System;
(c) President, Wisconsin Technical College
			 System;
(d) President, Wisconsin
			 Association of Independent Colleges and Universities;
(e) Superintendent, Wisconsin Department of
			 Public Instruction;
(f) Executive
			 Secretary, Higher Education Aids Board.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Higher Educational Aids Board › Chapter HEA 15 - Wisconsin covenant scholars program › Section HEA 15.10 - Reporting system

Current through June 24, 2024
The reporting system contemplated by s.
				39.437(5) (a),
				Stats., is established under s.
				HEA
				1.02 and administered by the board. The board shall
				share this information on an annual basis with the office.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 1 - Burial sites preservation board › Section HS 1.01 - Authority and purpose

Current through June 24, 2024
This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss.
				157.70 and
				227.11(2) (a),
				Stats., and provides a process to implement s.
				157.70, Stats. This chapter
				establishes procedures that the burial sites preservation board will use to
				determine which Indian tribes and other applicants to the registry have an
				interest in a cataloged burial site or class of cataloged burial sites and
				establishes the procedure through which persons may appeal decisions on
				disturbing cataloged burial sites under s.
				157.70(5),
				Stats.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 1 - Burial sites preservation board › Section HS 1.02 - Definitions

Current through June 24, 2024
In this chapter:
(1)
			 "Board" means the burial sites preservation board.
(2) "Burial site" means any place where human
			 remains are buried.
(3) "Cataloged"
			 means recorded under s.
			 157.70(2) (a), (4) (e), or (6)
			 (c), Stats.
(4) "Director" means the director of the
			 state historical society of Wisconsin.
(5) "Respondent" means the person named as a
			 party in any appeal and against whom a board decision may be issued in that
			 proceeding.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 1 - Burial sites preservation board › Section HS 1.03 - Registry of interested persons

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) PURPOSE. The
			 registry of interested persons establishes those persons who have an interest,
			 as defined by s. 157.70(1) (g),
			 Stats., in any particular cataloged burial site or class of cataloged burial
			 sites.
(2) APPLICATION FOR ENTRY IN
			 THE REGISTRY. An applicant shall complete the appropriate form provided by the
			 board. This form shall include all of the following:
(a) The applicant's name and
			 address.
(b) The name and exact
			 location of the pertinent burial site, or description of the class of burial
			 sites in which the applicant has an interest.
(c) The documentation of the applicant's
			 interest under at least one of the following categories as established in s.
			 157.70(1) (g),
			 Stats.:
1. To demonstrate direct kinship, an
			 applicant shall submit at least 2 documents in one or more of the following
			 categories:
a. Legal documents, including
			 birth and death records, wills, or marriage certificates.
b. Affidavits.
c. Other historical documents, including
			 genealogies, letters, and family histories.
2. To demonstrate an interest under the other
			 categories, cultural, tribal or religious affiliation; a scientific,
			 environmental, or educational purpose; land use; a commercial purpose not
			 related to land use; or an interest which the board considers to be in the
			 public interest, the applicant shall provide a written statement explaining the
			 type of interest the applicant has as well as information about why the
			 applicant claims that interest.
Note: The application form for entry in the registry can be
				obtained at no charge by writing to the burial sites preservation program, The
				State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 816 State Street, Madison, Wisconsin
				53706.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 1 - Burial sites preservation board › Section HS 1.04 - Appeals

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) TIME FOR FILING. Any party in a hearing
			 under s. 157.70(5),
			 Stats., may appeal the determination of the director or the division of
			 hearings and appeals on whether to allow the disturbance of a cataloged burial
			 site to the board within 15 business days of when the notice of the
			 determination was mailed.
(2) FORM
			 FOR APPEAL. A petition for appeal shall be in writing to the Burial Sites
			 Preservation Board, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 816 State Street,
			 Madison, WI 53706-1488 and shall contain:
(a)
			 Full name and address of the person making the appeal.
(b) A clear and concise statement of the
			 petitioner's objections and reasons for reconsideration of the decision made by
			 the director or division of hearings and appeals.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 2 - Burial sites preservation program › Section HS 2.01 - Authority

Current through June 24, 2024
This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss.
				157.70 and
				227.11(2) (a),
				Stats., and provides a process to implement s.
				157.70, Stats. This chapter
				establishes procedures that the state historical society will use to identify,
				catalog, preserve, excavate, analyze, and decide disposition of human burials
				in this state.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 2 - Burial sites preservation program › Section HS 2.03 - Cataloging burial sites

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) INITIATION OF A CATALOG REQUEST. For a
			 person other than the director, to initiate a request to include a burial site
			 in the catalog of burial sites an applicant shall supply the following
			 information to the director:
(a) The
			 applicant's name and address and telephone number.
(b) The burial site owner's name and address
			 and telephone number.
(c)
			 Documentation of the burial site.
(d) A photographic print of the burial site
			 and the accompanying negative to document the condition of the site at the time
			 of the application.
(e) A town,
			 range, and section, description of the site's location.
(f) A sketch showing the known area of the
			 site in relation to named roads, lakes, or rivers.
(g) A copy of the pertinent United States
			 geological survey topographic quadrangle map or a plat noting the location of
			 the burial site. Persons may call the director at 1-800-342-7834 to obtain a
			 copy of the appropriate topographic quadrangle map or plat.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 2 - Burial sites preservation program › Section HS 2.04 - Disturbing burial sites

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) EXCEPTIONS. Permission from the director
			 to disturb burial sites is not required in cases where disinterment:
(a) Has been authorized under s.
			 69.18(4),
			 Stats.
(b) Is undertaken by a
			 coroner or medical examiner in conjunction with a criminal
			 investigation.
(c) Has been
			 authorized by any court order or judgment rendered under s.
			 69.18(4),
			 Stats.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 2 - Burial sites preservation program › Section HS 2.05 - Disposition of remains

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) DECISIONS ON DISPOSITION. The director
			 shall not decide the final disposition of any excavated human remains and
			 objects related to the burial until the remains, related objects, and other
			 artifacts recovered in the course of the excavation have received appropriate
			 analysis and a satisfactory report on these remains and artifacts has been
			 received by the director.
(2)
			 INTERIM DISPOSITION. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the director and
			 contracting archeologist, after the completion of the analysis, the human
			 remains, objects related to the burial, and other artifacts recovered in the
			 course of the excavation shall be cared for by arrangement of the state
			 historical society until disposition has been decided.
(3) NOTIFICATION. All persons on the registry
			 for the particular burial site in question or class of burial sites, shall be
			 notified by certified letter, return receipt requested, that they may apply to
			 arrange for the final disposition of the remains and objects related to the
			 burial.
(4) APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
			 Persons in the registry who have an interest in the disposition of the human
			 remains and objects related to the burial, may apply in writing to the director
			 for possession. This written application shall include all of the following:
(a) The applicant's name and
			 address
(b) The category of
			 interest as defined by s.
			 157.70(1) (g),
			 Stats.
(c) The specific plans for
			 final disposition, including location of the human remains and objects related
			 to the burial.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 3 - State historic rehabilitation tax credits › Section HS 3.01 - Authority

Current through June 24, 2024
This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss.
				44.02(24),
				44.34(4) and
				227.11(2) (a),
				Stats., and provides a process to implement s.
				71.07(9r),
				Stats.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 3 - State historic rehabilitation tax credits › Section HS 3.02 - Purpose

Current through June 24, 2024
This chapter establishes procedures that the state historical
				society will use to make its determinations regarding the eligibility of
				projects to rehabilitate historic property for 25% state investment tax
				credits.
In addition to these requirements of the state historical
				  society, the taxpayer claiming the credit must meet other requirements of the
				  department of revenue.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 3 - State historic rehabilitation tax credits › Section HS 3.04 - General certification by the society

Current through June 24, 2024
For purposes of s.
				71.07(9r) (b)
				3, Stats., a project is certified when the officer has made a determination of
				historic property under s.
				HS 3.05 and
				certifies in writing that the property is historic property and that the
				rehabilitation work meets the rehabilitation standards under s.
				HS 3.06. The
				officer shall rescind certification if the applicant does not submit a part 3
				application under s.
				HS 3.06(1) and
				(2) or the officer denies the part 3
				application under s.
				HS
				3.07(5).
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 3 - State historic rehabilitation tax credits › Section HS 3.05 - Determination of historic property

Current through June 24, 2024
Before the officer may certify the rehabilitation work, under
				s.
				HS 3.06, a
				property shall be determined to be historic property through the following
				processes:
(1) INDIVIDUALLY LISTED
			 PROPERTY.
(a) A property is historic property
			 if the officer certifies that it is listed individually in the national
			 register or the state register.
(b)
			 The owner shall apply for and receive written determination of historic
			 property by the officer. The owner shall apply using a part 1
			 application.
(c) If the
			 rehabilitation project includes work on an outbuilding, the owner shall include
			 in the part 1 application a description of the outbuilding and photographs for
			 the officer to determine that the outbuilding contributes to the significance
			 of the historic property.
(d) If
			 the officer determines that the part 1 application is incomplete, the officer
			 shall return it to the owner with recommendations for making it
			 complete.
(e) If the officer
			 determines that the part 1 application is complete, the officer shall review
			 and approve or deny the part 1 application in writing.
(f) When the officer determines a property to
			 be historic property, the officer shall sign the part 1 application and return
			 it to the owner indicating that the property is historic property.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 3 - State historic rehabilitation tax credits › Section HS 3.07 - Certification of completed work

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Within 90 days
			 of the completion of rehabilitation work the owner shall submit a part 3
			 application to the officer for approval. If the officer determines that the
			 part 3 application is incomplete, the officer shall return it to the owner with
			 recommendations for making it complete.
(2) If the officer does not receive a part 3
			 application within 90 days of the completion date, the officer shall notify the
			 owner in writing that certification of rehabilitation will be rescinded unless
			 the owner submits a complete part 3 application within 45 days of the date of
			 the written notification. If the officer does not receive a complete part 3
			 application by the end of the 45 day period, the officer shall notify the
			 secretary of the department of revenue in writing that certification of
			 rehabilitation has been rescinded.
(3) If the officer determines that the part 3
			 application is complete, the officer shall review and approve or deny the part
			 3 application in writing.
(4) The
			 officer shall approve the part 3 application if the officer determines that the
			 rehabilitation work conforms to the part 2 application. When the officer
			 approves a part 3 application, the officer shall sign the part 3 application
			 and return it to the owner indicating that the officer has approved the
			 rehabilitation work.
(5) The
			 officer shall deny the part 3 application if the officer determines that the
			 rehabilitation work does not conform to the part 2 application. When the
			 officer denies a part 3 application, the officer shall issue a letter to the
			 property owner notifying the owner of the reasons for the denial, any remedial
			 action that the owner may take that will result in the approval of the part 3
			 application, and a date by which the remedial action must take place. If by the
			 given date the officer determines that the project has been brought into
			 conformance with the part 2 application, the officer shall sign and return it
			 to the owner indicating that the officer has approved the rehabilitation work;
			 If by the given date the owner has not demonstrated that work has been brought
			 into conformance with the part 2 application, the officer shall notify by
			 letter the secretary of the department of revenue that the rehabilitation work
			 does not meet the rehabilitation standards.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 3 - State historic rehabilitation tax credits › Section HS 3.08 - Approval of 5 year phasing

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) The owner shall
			 apply for and receive approval by the officer prior to the beginning of
			 physical work if the owner elects to claim the costs of eligible activity not
			 completed within a two year project period. Application shall be made using a 5
			 year phasing application submitted to the officer with the part 2
			 application.
(2) If the officer
			 determines that the 5 year phasing application is incomplete, the officer shall
			 return it to the owner with recommendations for making it complete.
(3) When the officer approves the 5 year
			 phasing application, the officer shall sign the form and return it to the owner
			 indicating that the phasing plan has been approved and that the project period
			 has been extended according to the approved application up to a maximum of 5
			 years.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.03 - Definitions

Current through June 24, 2024
In this chapter:
(1)
			 "Council" means the historical markers council established under s.
			 15.707(1),
			 Stats.
Note: 1997 Wis. Act 27 repealed s.
				15.707(1),
				Stats.
(2) "Marker" means a
			 large informational sign or marker, in one or more sizes of uniform design,
			 with narrative text, meant generally to be free-standing and to mark state or
			 local sites of special historical, architectural, cultural, archeological,
			 ethnic, geological or legendary significance, or significance to natural
			 history.
(3) "Officer" means the
			 state historic preservation officer under s.
			 44.32, Stats.
(4) "Plaque" means a small marker in one or
			 more sizes of uniform design, meant to mark buildings, structures, sites,
			 districts and objects listed in the state register of historic places and to
			 mark state and local sites of special historical, architectural, cultural,
			 archeological, ethnic, geological, natural history and legendary significance,
			 generally without narrative text.
(5) "Society" means the state historical
			 society of Wisconsin.
(6) "State
			 register of historic places" means the list of properties and districts of
			 historic, architectural, archeological, engineering and cultural significance
			 in Wisconsin maintained by the state historical society under s.
			 44.36, Stats.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.04 - Duties of the officer: placement of markers and plaques

Current through June 24, 2024
For purposes of s.
				44.15(9),
				Stats., the officer shall approve the placement of markers and plaques by
				approving applications under ss.
				HS 4.05 and
				4.06, shall enforce the restriction
				under s.
				HS 4.08, and shall
				approve funding for, and placement of, markers and plaques under ss.
				HS 4.09 and
				4.10.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.05 - Approval and maintenance of markers and plaques

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) APPLICATION
			 PROCEDURES FOR MARKERS AND PLAQUES.
(a) Any
			 person may apply for placement of a marker or plaque by submitting a completed
			 marker application HMP:0001 to the society. The applicant shall provide for the
			 marker or plaque location and placement, funding to purchase the marker or
			 plaque, maintenance of the marker or plaque, and other information and
			 documentation required in the application.
(b) An application that is incomplete shall
			 be returned to the applicant within 30 days of receipt by the
			 society.
(c) The society in
			 consultation with the council shall review and approve an application that
			 meets the requirements under s.
			 HS 4.06. An
			 application shall be approved or disapproved within 180 days of receipt by the
			 society.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.06 - Criteria for approval of applications

Current through June 24, 2024
The officer in consultation with the council shall consider for
				approval applications for markers and plaques for state and local sites if the
				applications are complete and documented, if the officer determines that the
				applicants can fund and maintain the markers or plaques, and if the sites meet
				any of the following criteria of significance for selection:
(1) Listed in the state register of historic
			 places under s. 44.36, Stats.
(2) Association with events that have made a
			 significant contribution to the broad patterns of history.
(3) Association with the lives of persons no
			 longer living who have made significant contributions to the broad patterns of
			 history and culture.
(4) Embodiment
			 of the distinctive characteristics of a type, style, period or method of
			 construction or architecture, or representation of the work of a master, or
			 that possess high artistic value.
(5) Yielding, or likely to yield, information
			 important in prehistory or history.
(6) Association with ethnic groups who have
			 made distinctive and significant contributions to history.
(7) Embodiment of characteristics of the
			 state representing significant aspects of the physical or natural history of
			 the earth and its life.
(8)
			 Representation of popular stories or myths that, although not verifiable, are
			 significant to history and culture.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.07 - Provision of markers and plaques

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) The society
			 shall arrange for the manufacture and distribution of markers and
			 plaques.
(2) The society may sell
			 markers and plaques, with funds generated by the sales to be deposited in the
			 markers fund established under s.
			 20.245(3) (d),
			 Stats.
2001 Wis. Act 16 repealed s.
				  20.245(3) (d),
				  Stats.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.08 - Restrictions on use of markers and plaques

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) The markers and
			 plaques developed by the society may not be used to mark sites other than those
			 approved by the society and shall be used subject to any conditions established
			 by the society in consultation with the council.
(2) No marker or plaque may include the
			 personal name of the current owner of the property or the name of any living
			 person.
(3) No person may erect or
			 use a marker or plaque that is identical to or misleadingly resembles the
			 markers and plaques developed by the society.
(4) The officer may require the removal of
			 any marker or plaque that does not meet the requirements of this
			 subsection.
(5) The officer shall
			 notify the department of justice of any violation of s.
			 44.15(3) (b),
			 Stats.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.09 - Approval of state-funded markers and plaques

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) In consultation
			 with the council, the officer may identify and authorize placement of markers
			 and plaques to be funded by state appropriations or other sources of funding.
			 No matching funds are required for a marker or plaque that is funded under this
			 section. Funds may be used for the purchase of markers and plaques to be
			 installed on historical properties and for placement and installation of
			 markers and plaques in other states or countries.
(2) Consideration for state funding of
			 markers and plaques under this section shall be given to:
(a) Manufacture of standardized plaques for
			 properties listed in the state register of historic places.
(b) Purchasing markers and plaques for
			 state-owned properties.
(c)
			 Purchasing markers and plaques for properties owned by local units of
			 government.
(d) Updating, revising
			 or correcting the texts on existing markers and plaques, or replacing damaged
			 markers or plaques.
(e)
			 Expenditures by the officer in consultation with the council to meet special
			 circumstances or needs of the markers program.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.10 - State agencies and state-owned property

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Each board,
			 commission, committee, department, or officer in state government shall
			 cooperate with the society and the council in the placement of markers or
			 plaques on state-owned property, and shall place and maintain such markers or
			 plaques, as supplied by the society, at locations identified by the society.
			 All state departments, independent agencies and institutions are directed to
			 cooperate with the society and the council in administering the markers
			 program. Applicable laws shall be liberally construed in favor of such
			 cooperation.
(2) The officer in
			 consultation with the council may place markers and plaques on state-owned
			 property.
(3) The officer shall
			 notify in writing the director of the state department, independent agency or
			 institution of the decision to place a marker or plaque on the property. The
			 officer shall request the cooperation of the state department, independent
			 agency or institution in the location, installation and maintenance of the
			 marker or plaque.
(4) The director
			 of the state department, independent agency or institution shall reply within
			 60 days to the officer agreeing to the placement of the marker or plaque and
			 shall enter into an agreement with the officer concerning the location,
			 installation and maintenance of the marker or plaque.
(5) The society shall arrange for the
			 manufacture and delivery of the marker or plaque.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 4 - State historical markers program › Section HS 4.11 - Donations and assistance

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) The society, on behalf of the council,
			 may accept appropriations, sales proceeds, and gifts and bequests made for the
			 purposes of the markers program and use them as far as practicable in
			 accordance with the wishes of the donor. All money so received shall promptly
			 be paid into the state treasury and be paid out on order of the
			 society.
(2) Proceeds from sales of
			 markers and plaques shall be used to carry out the markers program.
(3) The society and the council may accept
			 the aid, support and cooperation of state, county, city, village, or town
			 agencies, or private agencies or persons in executing projects of the markers
			 program.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Historical Society › Chapter HS 10 - Parking › Section HS 10.01 - Parking on state historical society grounds

Current through June 24, 2024
Parking is prohibited on the grounds of the state historical
				society premises located at 816 State Street, (also known as the corner of
				State and Langdon streets) and at the state history museum premises at 30 N.
				Carroll St. (also known as Carroll and Mifflin streets) Madison, Wisconsin,
				except for society vehicles and such other vehicles as may be allowed by the
				director, who may issue parking permits for the vehicles allowed; the parking
				areas shall be appropriately posted. Violation of this section may result in a
				forfeiture to the state of not more than $25.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 1 - Restriction of investment board employees › Section IB 1.01 - Statutory authority and purpose

Current through June 24, 2024
This chapter containing restrictions on investment board employees is promulgated under the directive of s. 25.156(4), Stats., for the purpose of avoiding conflicts of interest between employees' personal interests, the interests of the investment board and the funds under the management and control of the board. Investment board employees are also subject to the Code of Ethics for classified employees set forth in ch. ER-MRS 24.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 1 - Restriction of investment board employees › Section IB 1.03 - Gifts or favors

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) An employee or a member of an employee's family may not during the period the employee is employed by the board directly or indirectly knowingly accept or retain any personal gift or favor from any person representing a firm currently providing services to the board or in which the board is holding an investment or that has made a pending proposal for an investment or for provision of services to the board.
(2) This section does not prohibit acceptance of conference fee payments, meals, travel expenses, accommodations or social functions furnished to an employee attending any conference, meeting, due diligence investigation or similar event which provides the board with information required to investigate, analyze or protect an investment or proposed investment or any other financial interest of the board, nor does it apply to minor items that are received at and accrue to the benefit of the board.
(3) Any payments or items which are accepted by an employee under sub. (2) shall be reported in accordance with procedures that may be established by the executive director to implement any applicable legal, regulatory, agency guideline or professional code standards or requirements.
Note: Reporting forms may be obtained from the executive director of the investment Board.
(4) The board may contribute items received from third parties which cannot be used to its benefit to charities, or may contribute funds to charities raised through sale of such items which may not practicably be directly contributed.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 1 - Restriction of investment board employees › Section IB 1.04 - Investments in firms providing services to the board

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) An employee of the board may not acquire any financial interest in a firm providing services to the board while the employee remains employed by the board.
(2) If an employee, at the time the employee is hired, owns directly or indirectly, a financial interest in a firm providing services to the board, the employee shall within 6 months:
(a) Sell such financial interest which sale may be on an installment basis, or
(b) Place such interest in a trust where the trustee is a disinterested person and has full power to sell or retain such interest and the employee has only the right to receive income or the proceeds of any sale, or
(c) Provided where under par. (a) or (b) a sale or trust would in the sole opinion of the board work a hardship on the employee or the employee's family, the board may yearly grant, upon written application, a waiver effective for the following year.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 1 - Restriction of investment board employees › Section IB 1.05 - Personal investments by employees of the board

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Employees may not directly or indirectly purchase or hold any stock or convertible bond being sold as a new issue at the time it is offered to the public for the first time. An employee may purchase and own a stock or convertible bond which was offered to the public for the first time if the employee purchases it after it is publicly traded.
(2) An employee may purchase or sell any other investment when in compliance with requirements of this chapter if the employee obtains advance written approval from the executive director. The executive director may delegate authority to approve employee personal investment transactions to the chief investment officer, assistant executive director, legal counsel, or an investment director. The employee must confirm that the purchase or sale is not based upon confidential information of the board. Permission for the purchase or sale shall be granted if the purchase or sale is not found to be in conflict with the board's interests or applicable legal and professional codes, guidelines, and regulations.
(3) Procedures for preclearance and monitoring of employee personal investments may be established by the executive director to implement any applicable legal, regulatory, agency guideline or professional code standards or requirements.
Personal investment approval request forms may be obtained from the executive director of the investment board.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 1 - Restriction of investment board employees › Section IB 1.07 - Other than state employment

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Pursuant to s. 25.16(2), Stats., no employee of the board may offer to or render investment advice to any other person for remuneration. Teaching a course for remuneration in a school, college or university is not a violation of this provision.
(2) Employees of the board may need to engage in other than state employment. Each employee wishing to engage in other employment shall request permission in writing from the executive director, disclosing the nature of the proposed employment or business, the hours per week to be worked and the duration of the employment. The decision of the executive director to allow such outside employment or to refuse such outside employment shall be final provided that, where the decision to refuse such outside employment is made, it shall be accompanied by an explanation of the reasons for the refusal.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 1 - Restriction of investment board employees › Section IB 1.08 - Service on boards of directors

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) An employee of the board may serve in any position, including a directorship, of a non-profit firm, fraternal organization or religious organization, provided:
(a) If serving will require occasional absence during core working hours, then arrangements shall be made in advance covering the time off.
(b) If serving will require more than occasional absence during core working hours, then such service shall be subject to advance approval by the executive director.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 1 - Restriction of investment board employees › Section IB 1.09 - Confidential and privileged information

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) No employee of the board may release confidential or privileged information without approval of the executive director or the board's legal counsel.
(2) No employee of the board may use confidential or privileged information for his or her personal benefit or to benefit his or her family.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 2 - General policies of the investment board › Section IB 2.01 - Statutory authority and purpose

Current through June 24, 2024
These general policies are promulgated under the authority of s. 25.156(1), Stats., as policies that are deemed necessary and appropriate to carry out the functions assigned to the investment board by law. The basic objective of the investment board is to help achieve the purpose of each fund as established by the legislature by investing to achieve the best possible return with the least necessary risk subject to legislatively imposed restraints.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 2 - General policies of the investment board › Section IB 2.03 - Equity ownership evaluation of management and voting of proxies

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) DEFINITIONS. In this section:
(a) "Board" means the investment board.
(b) "Management" means the board of directors and officers of a corporation.
(c) "Proxy" means the granting of the power to vote at a shareholders meeting with written directions on how to vote.
(d) "Resolution" means a formal statement of opinion proposed for adoption at a shareholders meeting.
(e) "Shareholder" means a person owning an equity interest in a corporation.
(f) "Shareholders' meeting" means a regular or special meeting of the equity owners of a corporation.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Investment Board › Chapter IB 2 - General policies of the investment board › Section IB 2.04 - Title holding companies

Current through June 24, 2024
The investment board may create and own limited liability companies through which it holds title to investments made with funds under its control as investments made in the name of the board. Primary operational responsibilities at such companies shall be vested in one or more independent managers, though investment board employees, members, agents or other representatives may serve as officers or directors upon advance approval by the investment board.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Judicial Commission › Chapter JC 1 - Authority and definitions › Section JC 1.02 - Definitions

Current through June 24, 2024
The definitions in s.
						757.81, Stats., apply in chs.  JC 1  to  6. In addition, in chs.  JC 1  to  6:
(1) "Allegation" means a charge of misconduct
					or disability directed to the commission.
(2) "Complaint" means a written document
					filed by the commission with the supreme court after a finding of probable
					cause, alleging misconduct.
(3)
					"Concern" means a non-disciplinary disposition of an allegation in which the
					commission communicates its views and suggestions to the judge or court
					commissioner regarding a matter that arose out of proceedings on an
					allegation.
(4) "Executive
					director" means the executive director of the commission.
(5) "Person" means any natural person, any
					partnership, corporation, group, association or organization or any political
					body. "Person" includes the executive director, the commission or any
					commissioner.
(6) "Petition" means
					a written document filed by the commission with the supreme court after a
					finding of probable cause, alleging that a judge or court commissioner has a
					permanent disability.
(7) "Probable
					cause" means that it is more probable than not that the allegation is
					true.
(8) "Warning" means a
					non-disciplinary disposition of an allegation in which the commission cautions
					the judge or court commissioner not to engage in specified proscribed behavior,
					and may advise the judge or court commissioner to follow a specified corrective
					course of action.
Wisconsin Administrative Code › Judicial Commission › Chapter JC 2 - Commission organization › Section JC 2.01 - Officers

Current through June 24, 2024
The officers of the commission are a chairperson and vice
						chairperson. If the chairperson is absent, unavailable, or otherwise unable to
						act, or refuses to act, the vice chairperson shall perform the duties of the
						chairperson. If the chairperson resigns or dies, the vice chairperson succeeds
						to the office of chairperson until the next regularly scheduled election of
						officers. The term for each office is one year. An officer may serve no more
						than 2 consecutive terms in a particular office, but is eligible to serve in an
						office other than the one previously held. Officers shall be elected at the
						first meeting after August 1 of each year.