The Village of Osceola is seeking qualified residents who wish to become part of local government. The Village currently has a vacant Trustee position that the Village President is looking to appoint subject to Board confirmation for the remainder of the term.

Deadline to seek appointment: Please submit a letter of interest by 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 9, 2026 addressed to Village Board, c/o Village Clerk, PO Box 217, Osceola, WI 54020 or it may be dropped off at Village Hall at 310 Chieftain Street before the deadline.

Responsibility of a Trustee: The Village of Osceola is governed by a Board consisting of six Trustees and the President. The Village Board serves as the legislative arm of Village government. Trustees are the individual members of the Village Board. Individual Trustees are not empowered to act on behalf of the Village and can only exercise power when a quorum of the Board is present. The President is a member of the Board and presides over its meetings and is counted in deciding whether a quorum is present. In contrast to other Village offices, the Wisconsin State Statutes do not provide a list of duties for Trustees, although the Village Board has full legislative (or policymaking) authority. In addition, the Village Board appoints the Village Administrator and approves all other department heads as recommended. It has authority for the management and control of Village property; management and control of Village finances and roads; the power to act for the government and good order of the Village, for its commercial benefit, and for the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The Board enacts ordinances, resolutions and motions; creates committees, boards and commissions; approves and amends the annual budget; levies taxes, approves the paying of claims made against the Village; grants licenses issued by the Village; and enters into contracts on behalf of the Village. It may conduct its powers by license, regulation, suppression, borrowing of money, taxation, special assessment, appropriation, fine, imprisonment, confiscation, and other necessary and convenient and legal means. The Village Board does not enjoy executive (or administrative) powers of government, which are conducted by the Village Administrator, who serves at the pleasure of the Board.

Time Commitment: A Village Trustee’s role in governance does require a time commitment. It is expected that a Trustee will attend all related meetings including monthly Board meetings held the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m., select committee meetings and other public events where representation may help the Village.

Appointment Duration: This is considered a limited term appointment where the Trustee would hold office through the 2027 April election. The Trustee could choose to run for public office during the normally scheduled election process.

Compensation: Village Trustees receive an annual salary of $3,000 paid quarterly. Expenses for meetings, conventions etc., shall also be reimbursed following Village reimbursement policy.

Timeline:

Until July 9, 2026 – Open window to review and provide intent to seek appointment

July 14, 2026 – Candidate interviews with Village Board at regular board meeting

August 11, 2026 – First official regular Village Board meeting for selected candidate