Section 7.31 - Training and certification of chief inspectors(1) The commission shall establish requirements for certification of individuals to serve as chief inspectors. The requirements shall include a requirement to attend at least one training session held under sub. (5) before beginning service.(2) No individual may serve as a chief inspector at a polling place in an election unless the individual is certified by the commission to hold that office on the date of the election at which the individual serves.(3) The commission shall, upon application, issue certificates to qualified individuals who meet the requirements to be certified as chief inspectors. Each certificate shall carry an expiration date.(4) The commission shall require each individual to whom a certificate is issued under this section to meet requirements to maintain that certification. The requirements shall include a requirement to attend at least one training session held under sub. (5) every 2 years during the period beginning on January 1 of each even-numbered year and ending on December 31 of the following year. The commission shall renew the certificate of any individual who requests renewal and who meets the requirements prescribed under this subsection.(5) The commission shall conduct regular training programs to ensure that individuals who are certified by the commission under this section are knowledgeable concerning their authority and responsibilities. The commission shall pay all costs required to conduct the training programs from the appropriation under s. 20.510(1) (bm).Amended by Acts 2018 ch, 366,s 8, eff. 4/18/2018.Amended by Acts 2018 ch, 365,s 1, eff. 4/18/2018.Amended by Acts 2015 ch, 261,s 84, eff. 6/30/2016.Amended by Acts 2015 ch, 261,s 83, eff. 3/18/2016.Amended by Acts 2015 ch, 229,s 2, eff. 3/3/2016.2001 a. 16, 104; 2003 a. 143; 2005 a. 451; 2007 a. 1.