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Members of the Government Accountability Board

The Government Accountability Board is comprised of six former judges who serve staggered, six-year terms. Board members are appointed by the Governor, and serve part time, receiving per diems of $445.15 per meeting.

Name Title Hometown Judicial Service Term Expires
Judge David G. Deininger
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Chair Monroe

Wisconsin Court of Appeals, 1996-2007

Green County Circuit Court, 1994-1996

May 1, 2016
Judge Michael Brennan
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Vice Chair Marshfield

Clark County Circuit Court, 1971-2001

May 1, 2014
Judge Gerald C. Nichol
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Secretary Madison

Dane County Circuit Court, 1988-2004

May 1, 2012
Judge Thomas Barland
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Member Eau Claire

Eau Claire County Circuit Court, 1967-2000

May 1, 2015
Judge Thomas Cane
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Member Wausau

Wisconsin Court of Appeals, 1981-2007

Outagamie County Circuit Court, 1972-1981

May 1, 2013
Vacant Seat Member

Seat vacated by Judge Timothy Vocke, who resigned in December 2011.

May 1, 2017