Opinion No. Oag 4-87, (1987)

TIM DUKET, District Attorney Marinette County

You have asked whether a member of a school board violates section 946.13 (1), Stats., when the board employs the member's spouse. Section 946.13 (1) Provides:1

Any public officer or public employe who does any of the following is guilty of a Class E felony:(a) In his private capacity, negotiates or bids for or enters into a contract in which he has a private pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, if at the same time he is authorized or required by law to participate in his capacity as such officer or employe in the making of that contract or to…