Wisconsin Declination to Serve or Resignation (Informal and Formal Administration) is a process in which an individual declines or resigns from a position of public office in the state of Wisconsin. Informal Administration: Informal Administration is the process of declining a public office in Wisconsin without formally submitting a resignation or declination letter. This is typically done by simply notifying the relevant appointing officials of the individual’s intention to decline the position. Formal Administration: Formal Administration is the process of formally submitting a resignation or declination letter to the relevant appointing officials in order to officially decline a public office in Wisconsin. This process requires the individual to write a letter stating their intentions and provide it to the relevant parties.