The County Treasurer is a State Constitutional Officer, whose directive is taken from various sections of Wisconsin Statutes and Waukesha County Codes and Ordinances. It is a partisan office, elected for a four year term.
Responsibility of the County Treasurer:
Manage County Funds by receipting and accounting for monies received from taxpayers, departments and government agencies. Disburse monies due employees, vendors, taxing jurisdictions and tax payers.
Invest County Funds to ensure security and achieve maximum returns while following guidelines set by County Board, State Statutes and County Investment Policy.
Administer Property Tax Laws and Collect Property Taxes as outlined in Wisconsin Statutes.
Maintain Tax Billing and Collection History Records for archives and public inspection per open records law.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the County Treasurer's Office is to provide efficient, courteous service and maintain accurate records, while upholding the fiduciary and statutory responsibilities required of the office.
