Opinion No. Oag 22-87, (1987)

KEITH ZEHMS, Corporation Counsel Eau Claire County

You have asked whether a county board supervisor can sell real estate to the county without violating section 946.13 (1), Stats.

The relevant parts of section 946.13 provide:

Private interest in public contract prohibited. (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…