(1973)

WILLIS J. ZICK, Corporation Counsel, Waukesha County

You state that a resolution is pending before the county board of supervisors which would establish the position of county executive in Waukesha County pursuant to sec. 59.032 (1), Stats., with the first election to take place at the spring election in 1974.

An amendment to that resolution would make its implementation contingent upon the approval of the voters of Waukesha County at the April, 1973 election.

You inquire whether the county board has power to provide for such referendum.

Section 59.032 (1), Stats., provides:

"59.032 County…