NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID MADISON WI PERMIT NO 658
The Role of the Police and Fire Commission—Duties, Powers and Responsibilities
Tuesday February 17, 2009 or Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Selecting Police and Fire Personnel—Entry Level, Promotion and the Chief
Tuesday February 17, 2009 or Tuesday, June 9, 2009 1–4:30 pm; Registration begins at 12:30 pm
Spring 2009 Police, Fire and Public Safety
8:30 am–noon; Registration begins at 8 am
Course Description
Why We Have a Commission Overview of Police and Fire Services
Course Description
Hiring Entry-Level Personnel Effective Procedures Joint Efforts with Other Agencies Recruiting and Keeping Good Employees Role of the Department Promotion Internal Procedures Role of the Commission Hiring Chiefs Recruitment and Selection Key Qualities of Chiefs Effective Procedures
The Role of the Police and Fire Commission—Duties, Powers
and Responsibilities 8:30 am-noon
Selecting Police and Fire Personnel—Entry Level, Promotion
and the Chief with New, Expanded Content 1–4:30 pm Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Madison, WI or
Programs in Governmental Affairs 313 Lowell Hall, 610 Langdon St Madison, Wisconsin 53703-1195
Powers and Duties of the Commission Its Place in Government Appointments to the Commission Relationship to Other Laws Open Meeting Law Public Records Law Employee Personnel Records Law Optional Powers Hearings Statutory Requirements Other Legal Requirements Notice, Charges Representation, Witnesses Problems with Hearings Appeals Discussion: Commission Problems and Solutions Lunch (included with registration fee if attending both sessions)
Instructors
Gregg Cleveland, chief La Crosse Fire Department Neil Strobel, retired chief Merrill Police Department
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Brookfield, WI
Instructors
Sponsored by: University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Continuing Studies Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies Programs in Governmental Affairs Scott Herrick, attorney Herrick & Kasdorf LLP Claire Silverman, legal counsel League of Wisconsin Municipalities
www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/public-safety
Who Should Enroll
Fire and police commissioners, fire and police chiefs and other executive officers, mayors, municipal attorneys, HR personnel, city council and village/town board members. This program is applicable to both new and experienced officials and commission members.
General Information
To Enroll You must pre-register. Use the attached enrollment form and mail or fax (608-265-3163) to the Registration Office; or call 608-262-2451. Fees must be paid with the enrollment or a purchase order or other appropriate authorization sent with the form. All enrollments are accepted in the order received as space is available. Enrollments received after February 10, 2009 or June 1, 2009, may not find space available and may not receive class materials. You may send a substitute if you cannot attend. If an emergency forces your cancellation from the program, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a person on the program waiting list to attend. Location • Tuesday, February 17, 2009 will be held at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. on the UW-Madison campus. • Tuesday, June 9, 2009 will be held at the Best Western Midway Hotel, 1005 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005. Fee $65, includes instruction, materials, refreshment breaks, CEUs, and nonrefundable administrative fee of $20. Fee for both workshops: $128 includes all of the above and lunch. For groups of three or more from the same jurisdiction and making a single payment, fee per workshop per person is $55, both workshops per person $105. Cancellation policy If you must cancel your registration and do so at least three business days prior to the program, you will receive a full refund minus the $20 administrative fee. If you cancel less than three business days prior to the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. You are encouraged to send a substitute if you cannot attend.
Meals and Lodging You and your department are responsible for all travel, food, lodging and parking costs. You’re also responsible for making your own lodging reservations. • In Madison, rooms are available at the Lowell Center, call 608-251-5511. • In Brookfield, rooms are available at the Best Western Midway. For further information, call 877-664-3929 or visit the Web site: www.midwayhotels.com CEUs 0.3 continuing education units will be awarded for the completion of one of the February 17 or June 9 courses. An additional 0.3 CEUs will be awarded for the completion of both February 17 or June 9 courses. CLEs Wisconsin CLEs have been applied for. Minnesota CLEs may be available on request. If you have a disability and desire accommodations please advise us ahead of time. Requests are confidential. These programs are offered by UW-Madison in cooperation with UW-Extension. No Wisconsin tax dollars were used to print this publication.
Registration Form
Please register me for:
The Role of the Police and Fire Commission Feb. 17, 2009; Fee $65; Madison; 8:30 am–noon or June 9, 2009; Fee $65; Brookfield; 8:30 am–noon Selecting Police and Fire Personnel Feb. 17, 2009; Fee $65; Madison; 1–4:30 pm or June 9, 2009; Fee $65; Brookfield; 1–4:30 pm Registration for all-day Sessions (lunch included) Feb. 17, 2009; Fee $128; Madison; 8:30 am–4:30 pm or June 9, 2009; Fee $128; Brookfield; 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Enter 3-digit code from mail panel: UW#
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Issues to Be Discussed
What are the powers of the mayor, the council/ board, the commission, and the chief? How involved with the departments should commission members be? What special challenges face a commission during fiscally tight times? Who holds the records of the commission and who can see them? What should a commission look for in a chief? In a disciplinary hearing, does the “accused” have the right to counsel? When does the “just cause” requirement apply? What is the impact of federal laws such as ADA and FLSA?
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Law Enforcement Officers: We are happy to bill DOJ if approval for payment of training expenses form is attached to registration form. Please bill DOJ. The approval form is attached. Please register me (us) for the program. Enclosed is $65/$128 per person listed above; $55/$105 per person when 3 or more people attending from the same municipality and paying with one payment. Make payments to UW-Madison. Please bill my department. Please charge to the following account: MasterCard VISA American Express
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What Past Participants Have Said… I would recommend this seminar, especially to new commissioners. I learned what I must do, what I can do, and what I cannot do, absolutely. I would recommend that commission members return annually. Good information for chiefs in working with PFCs.
For More Information Contact Jerry Tomczak at 608-890-0366 or e-mail jtomczak@dcs.wisc.edu For information about general program arrangements contact Bonnie Schmidt at 608-890-2102 or e-mail bschmidt@dcs.wisc.edu.
Clip and mail to: Call: Or fax:
UW-Extension Registrations, Pyle Center Dept. 104, 702 Langdon Street Madison, WI 53706-1487 608-262-2451 (TDD 608-265-2370) 608-265-3163 or toll-free 800-741-7416 Phone or fax registrations must include payments by credit card or purchase order.
Voluntary information collected to enhance UW programming. Check all that apply. Female Male Birthdate: Month Day 1 2 3 Year Hispanic/Latino White/Other 4 5 Heritage: African American Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native
Occupational Area: Educational Services 2 Protect. Svcs. (police, guards, corr.) 7 DCS-MAC-188-12/08
Public Administration (govt.) 8 Other 13 No
Are you enrolled in this program primarily for career purposes? Yes