The State outlines in legislation what a position holder is required to perform (servant actions are directed) and thereby what degree of power they can impose in specific circumstances.  In other circumstances they wield no power (power is limited). 

Find such statutes online searching wis stat mayor.  The resulting statutes will include a mayor’s role.  Search for wis stat common council to review descriptions of legislative members.  

Each Wisconsin public service position is addressed in multiple legislative statutes and can be reviewed in the described manner.  Staff at a city hall should also be capable of providing protocol information or directing you to it.  Contacting the servant directly is an option.  To know protocols are accurate and reliable, get them directly from State legislation. 

Public servants cannot stray from boundaries established by the State or fail to perform tasks the position description states.  Such errors can include breaking laws, misconduct in public office, necessitating an administrative procedure and review, preventing their reelection, and many other possibilities.  Limited power includes inability to infract other’s rights,  prevents overreach of public servants, prevents one position from meddling in affairs handled by a different position, and many others.  

In addition to roles of positions being outlined in legislation, the state imposes additional aspects upon all members of government within Wisconsin.

Chapter 19  –  General Duties of Public Officials
Subchapter I  –  Official Oaths and Bonds
Subchapter III  –  Code of Ethics for Public Officials and Employees
Subchapter IV  –  Personal Information Practices
Subchapter V  –  Open Meetings of Governmental Bodies