Clerks
Local Government Education
Education & Resources for Wisconsin Clerks
Clerks play a critical role in keeping communities running efficiently.
Our workshops and webinars support clerks to navigate a wide breadth of responsibilities, covering everything from election administration and running effective meetings to human resources management and financial reporting.
Year in the Life of a Clerk
Do you wonder if you are missing deadlines and duties? This webinar will provide you with a monthly checklist of all your required clerk duties. If you are a newer clerk, attending this webinar will help you to meet your required duties, and complete and submit the required forms or information.
Town Clerk Trainings
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Towns Association (WTA), these workshops designed specifically to meet the needs of Town Clerks in Wisconsin.
New Clerk Bootcamp
A one-day workshop designed for new town clerks to learn the duties and functions of the clerk role, the New Clerk Bootcamp is offered in the summer of odd years, after town elections. Offered in conjunction with WTA, the next training will be held in summer of 2027.
Lunch and Learn Webinars
Join free monthly webinars on topics such as Maintenance of Effort reporting, technological issues for towns, and more. Hosted in partnership with the WTA webinars are available live or recorded.
Clerk College
A comprehensive, year-long program designed for new and continuing clerks, Clerk College is offered annually and sponsored by WTA. The program covers a variety of topics, including human resources, open meetings, and public records.
Clerks Corner
Read “Clerk’s Corner,” a monthly column written by Melissa Kono, in Wisconsin Towns Association Magazine.
Fall Workshops
Join UW-Madison Extension Local Government Education Program and the Wisconsin Towns Association for workshops on a variety of topics.
Spring Workshops
Attend workshops for new town officials to learn from experienced educators, offered in spring of odd years.
On Demand & Live Resources
Contact our Clerk Specialists
Melissa Kono
Professor
Municipal Clerk Specialist
melissa.kono@wisc.edu
Melissa is an Extension Educator and Town Clerk providing education and support for clerks in Wisconsin.
Kami Lynch
Municipal Clerk Specialist
920-832-4761
kami.lynch@wisc.edu
Kami is an Extension Educator providing resources and support for municipal clerks.
