Section 3-24-7 – Contested case hearing .
3-24-7. Contested case hearing. If a majority of the members of the board vote that there is sufficient information to believe that a statewide office holder or executive branch employee has engaged in misconduct related to any subdivision of §3-24-3, the board shall conduct a contested case hearing according to chapter 1-26 to afford the […]
Section 3-24-8 – Determination of misconduct .
3-24-8. Determination of misconduct. At the conclusion of the contested case hearing before the board, if the board determines by a majority vote of the board that a violation has occurred, the board may: (1)Issue a public or private reprimand; (2)Direct a person to engage in coursework or community service; or (3)Make a specific recommendation […]
Section 3-24-9 – Status update from board.
3-24-9. Status update from board. A person who has submitted information, a report, or complaint to the board pursuant to §3-24-4 may request a status update from the board. The board shall respond in writing. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §9.
Section 3-24-10 – Annual report by board.
3-24-10. Annual report by board. The board shall annually report to the people, the Governor, and the Legislature on its activities. The report shall include data regarding any allegations of violations of subdivisions of §3-24-3, including the number of reports filed, complaints received, number of unique persons filing complaints or reports, and hearings conducted by […]
Section 3-24-11 – Administrative and budgetary support–Staff.
3-24-11. Administrative and budgetary support–Staff. The State Government Accountability Board is attached to the Office of the Attorney General for administrative and budgetary support. In order to review and investigate any alleged violation of the subdivisions listed in §3-24-3, the board may employ staff as it deems necessary. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §11.
Section 3-23-8 – Officials with contract authority–Authorizing interest in or direct benefit from contract.
3-23-8. Officials with contract authority–Authorizing interest in or direct benefit from contract. A school district or cooperative education service unit may authorize a person described in §3-23-6 to derive a direct benefit from a contract if: (1)The person has provided full written disclosure to the agency, district, or unit governing board of all parties to […]
Section 3-23-8.1 – Written conflict of interest policy.
3-23-8.1. Written conflict of interest policy. Each school district or cooperative education service unit shall develop a written conflict of interest policy, including any disclosure and authorization form that includes the list of any disclosable interest in contracts or direct benefits covered by this chapter. Source: SL 2017, ch 31, §15; SL 2021, ch 73, […]
Section 3-23-9 – Removal of board member or other person from office or employment–Criminal penalties–Disgorgement–Voidable contract.
3-23-9. Removal of board member or other person from office or employment–Criminal penalties–Disgorgement–Voidable contract. Any person who knowingly violates §§3-23-6 to 3-23-8, inclusive, shall be removed from office or employment and is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any person who knowingly violates §§3-23-6 to 3-23-8, inclusive, and is also guilty of theft under chapter […]
Section 3-23-10 – Authorities, boards, and commissions subject to chapter.
3-23-10. Authorities, boards, and commissions subject to chapter. The following authorities, boards, or commissions are subject to this chapter: (1)South Dakota Building Authority; (2)Board of Economic Development; (3)South Dakota Housing Development Authority; (4)South Dakota Health and Education Facilities Authority; (5)Science and Technology Authority Board of Directors; (6)South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority; (7)South Dakota Commission on […]
Section 3-24-1 – State Government Accountability Board established .
3-24-1. State Government Accountability Board established. There is hereby created a State Government Accountability Board to be composed of four members appointed by the Governor. Each member to be appointed shall be a former or retired circuit court judge or Supreme Court Justice. No more than two of the appointed members may be of the […]