Committee discusses options for Highway Commissioner appointment term

Jun 5, 2026

The committee reviewed state law that generally provides two-year appointed terms for Highway Commissioners and asked staff to draft an ordinance if the county wants to alter the reappointment process or create an indefinite term.

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The committee discussed whether Bayfield County should change its approach to appointing the Highway Commissioner. Current practice uses periodic reappointment by the county administrator with county board confirmation; staff noted state law provides for two-year appointed terms unless the county adopts an ordinance establishing a different or indefinite term.

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