Responsible for policy direction for County planning, land use regulations, surveying, remonumentation, mapping and uniform rural building identification system, land records modernization activities. Serves as the County Zoning Agency pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69. Establishes policies relating to planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of County owned park and recreation sites. Responsible for natural resource management, resource conservation and environmental protection including soils, water, forestry and wildlife resources through participation in various federal, state and local programs. Responsible for developing sustainable practices within County operations and serving in an advisory capacity regarding “green technologies.” Responsible for the development and implementation of the Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Responsible for review and approval of vouchers related to the Sauk County Outdoor Recreation Plan. Oversees operation of farmland located at the original Sauk County Health Care Center. Serves as the Farmland Preservation Review Committee. Also, jointly responsible with the Area Extension Director for oversight of University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension educational programming in agriculture and natural resources, community and economic development, family living, 4-H and positive youth development, horticulture, and County tourism and promotion activities on behalf of the Board.
Committees were restructured with Resolution 77-2023