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FUND: GENERALGOVERNMENTAL SERVICESCOUNTY CLERKWendy M. Christensen, County ClerkOPERATING AUTHORITY AND PURPOSEThe County Clerk is the official clerk of the Racine County Board. All County Board minutes and original copiesof ordinances, resolutions, and contracts are maintained in the County Clerk’s Office. The Clerk is responsiblefor publishing County Board minutes and all official notices in the newspaper. After adoption of the countybudget, the County Clerk apportions the state, county, library, bridge aids, and disabilities education district taxesto each of Racine County’s municipalities. The County Clerk is an authorized co-signer of all contracts andagreements authorized by the County Board.In addition, the County Clerk issues marriage licenses, distributes dog licenses to municipalities for the state, actsas an agent for the U.S. Department of State in issuing passports, and acts as an agent for the WisconsinDepartment of Natural Resources in the sale of hunting and fishing licenses.The County Clerk is responsible for conducting all federal, state, and countywide elections, which includespreparing ballots, publishing notices, collecting reports from all candidates, and acting as head of the Board ofCanvassers after each election.EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE MEASURESReduced copy costs by scanning claim documents and sending them electronically to appropriatedepartments.Provided additional administrative support to the County Board.Increased online reporting of elections statistics through the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board aspart of the Wisconsin Election Data Collection System and Canvass Reporting System.Conducted extensive recounts of multiple elections.Implemented more cross-training of department personnel for greater coverage and efficiency in the office.Documented procedures followed in the office for various functions to provide consistency.2013 GOALS AND BUDGET STRATEGIESContinue to provide efficient, friendly, and quality service to the public.Work to reduce publication costs of election notices and legal notices.Work with the County Board, municipal clerks, and other department heads to save money throughinnovative cost-saving measures.Continue to provide administrative support to the County Board.Create or improve the documentation regarding procedures followed within the office.Work to redefine assignments within the office to increase knowledge and productivity.Work to reduce the number of hard copy documents produced and distributed by the office.Work with municipal clerks to implement SVRS (Statewide Voter Registration System) and HAVA (HelpAmerica Vote Act) Requirements, as well as additional requirements from the Wisconsin GAB (GovernmentAccountability Board).PAGE 2 - 1