Frequently Asked Questions
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| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| El. Bd. Op. 1974-11 |
A political party treasurer may be appointed by a candidate as his campaign treasurer. Separate bank accounts must be maintained so that a candidate's funds are not intermingled with the party treasury. (Issued to Thomas S. Sliek, August 23, 1974) This opinion was reviewed by the Government Accountability Board pursuant to 2007 Wisconsin Act 1 and was reaffirmed on November 11, 2008. |
| El. Bd. Op. 1974-15 |
A campaign treasurer holds the power to return residual contributions to donors, in whole or in part, after a campaign has been completed. (Issued to Ervin C. Marquardt, September 25, 1974) This opinion was reviewed by the Government Accountability Board pursuant to 2007 Wisconsin Act 1 and was reaffirmed on November 11, 2008. |

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