(1974)

LAWRENCE R. HEATH, Corporation Counsel, Oneida County

You request my opinion on three questions relative voting procedures to be utilized by the County Board in selecting a County Highway Commissioner.

Section 83.01 (1), Stats., as amended by ch. 262, Laws of 1973, provides in part:

"(1) ELECTION. The county board shall elect a county highway commissioner, . . ."

Although the term "elect" is used, the County Board is reallyappointing such officer and exercises its power by voting pursuant to sec. 59.02 (2), Stats., 61 OAG 116 (1972).

1. In view of the prohibition against the use of secret ballots…