State v. Hodge

BENTON, Judge.

On March 18, 1991, the State charged George William Hodge with conflict of interest under §§ 105454-, 105.478 RSMo 1986. The nine-count information recited that, while employed as superintendent of the Maries R-I School District, Hodge received nine payments for services performed for the school district in excess of $500 — a Class B misdemeanor. The information also alleged that these payments were not part of his annual compensation as superintendent, nor part of a contract awarded after competitive bidding. The first payment was April 19, 1990; the last payment January 17,…