Committee discusses formalizing Traffic Safety Commission under statute; resolution in development
Jul 14, 2026
Highway staff proposed adopting a resolution or ordinance to formally establish the Traffic Safety Commission (statutory committee under Wis. Stat. 83.013), clarify membership and duties, and improve meeting regularity; staff plans a draft resolution and further discussion with the commission.
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Staff told the committee that the Traffic Safety Commission is a statutory body (citing Wis. Stat. 83.013) and recommended formalizing its status in the county code (for example, as chapter 7.9) to clarify membership, duties, and meeting practices. Staff said the commission includes required members such as the sheriff or designee, the county safety coordinator, representatives from law enforcement and education, and a traffic safety engineer who provides technical input.
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