Gov. Walker appoints two new members to Government Accountability Board

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker has appointed two new members to the Government Accountability Board to fill vacancies created by one term expiration and one resignation.

The new Board members are:

The new members will serve until June 30 when the G.A.B. is dissolved and replaced by separate Elections and Ethics commissions as required by 2015 Wisconsin Act 118.

The new members’ first meeting will be Tuesday, January 12, when the G.A.B. holds its annual organizational meeting to choose new officers.

The new members replace:

“On behalf of Judge Franke, Judge Froehlich and Judge Vocke, I would like to welcome Judge Leineweber and Judge Manian to the G.A.B.,” said Judge Gerald C. Nichol, who chaired the Board in 2015. “I would also like to thank Judge Barland and Judge Lamelas for their service on the Board and to the people of Wisconsin.”

“While the G.A.B.’s remaining time is relatively short, the Board will have an important role in ensuring there is a smooth transition to the new commissions and continuity of services to Wisconsin’s voters, local election officials, campaign committees and the lobbying community,” Nichol said.

Governor Walker made his appointments from four nominees submitted last year by the Government Accountability Candidate Committee, which is comprised of four Wisconsin Court of Appeals judges.

They are charged with nominating individuals to serve on the G.A.B. from a list of applicants, all of whom must be former elected judges.