Advisory commission completes annual ethics training under new Dane County Chapter 9 rules

Oct 5, 2026

A county staff presenter reviewed Wisconsin Statute 19.59 and the new Dane County Chapter 9 local ethics code, emphasizing disclosure obligations, abstention rules, and prohibitions on using office for private gain.

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County staff delivered the required annual ethics training to the commission, reviewing state and local obligations and giving guidance on conflicts of interest, disclosure requirements and abstention procedures. "Wisconsin statute 19 59 is the code of ethics for local government officials," the presenter said, and explained that the statute prohibits using office for personal gain and requires disclosure of substantial financial interests.

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