Section Adm 3.03 - Challenge and appeal(1) Counties and municipalities may challenge the preliminary population determination pursuant to s. 16.96(2) (b), Stats. The department of administration shall rule on the challenge within 5 working days of receipt of the challenge. If the department of administration is engaged in negotiation with the municipalities and counties concerning the challenge, the department of administration shall rule on the challenge within 10 working days of receipt of the challenge.(2) If the challenge is denied by the department of administration, the municipality or county may appeal the denial by October 1 of the same year by notifying the department of administration of its intent to have a special census conducted by the U.S. bureau of census, pursuant to s. 16.96(2) (b), Stats. The appeal may also be substantiated by appropriate documentary material detailing substantial basis for error, proof of incorrect data or evidence of annexed institutional population not considered in the preliminary population determination. An appeal shall be authorized by the governing body of the objecting municipality or county and a copy of the resolution authorizing the appeal shall be included with the documentary material submitted to the department. The notice of appeal shall be in writing and signed by the municipal or county clerk.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Administration Adm 3.03
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