Section 6-17-11 – Preservation of resolution petitions–Public inspection.
6-17-11. Preservation of resolution petitions–Public inspection. The person in charge of an election shall preserve all petitions requesting a resolution for at least two years. The petitions are open to public inspection upon reasonable request. Source: SL 2001, ch 36, §11.
Section 6-17-12 – Waiting period before second vote on resolution.
6-17-12. Waiting period before second vote on resolution. No question contained in an initiated resolution may be voted upon again within one year from the date of the election thereon. Source: SL 2001, ch 36, §12.
Section 6-17-13 – Local government entity authorized to initiate resolution.
6-17-13. Local government entity authorized to initiate resolution. A local government entity governing board may propose and adopt a resolution under this chapter and directly present it to the people for a vote as allowed under this chapter without resorting to the petition process. Source: SL 2001, ch 36, §13.
Section 6-17-1 – Definitions.
6-17-1. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Governing body,” the board of commissioners, the common council, the executive board, or other name by which a local government entity is controlled, concerned, or affected; (2)”Local government entity,” the State of South Dakota, county, municipality, or special governmental district authorized by the laws of South Dakota […]
Section 6-17-2 – Resolution for governmental cooperation to be initiated by voters–Filing of petition–Number of signatures required.
6-17-2. Resolution for governmental cooperation to be initiated by voters–Filing of petition–Number of signatures required. The right to propose a resolution of cooperation or consolidation to the government of a local government entity rests with the registered voters of the local government entity. Any resolution proposed under this chapter shall be referred to a vote […]
Section 6-17-3 – Majority vote required to approve resolution of cooperation–Effective date.
6-17-3. Majority vote required to approve resolution of cooperation–Effective date. No initiated resolution of cooperation may become operative unless approved by a majority of the votes cast in each of the affected local government entities. If so approved, the resolution takes effect one hundred eighty days after the election or other date as specifically stated […]
Section 6-17-4 – Subject matter of initiated resolution.
6-17-4. Subject matter of initiated resolution. An initiated resolution may propose combining or consolidating any local government functions including those that may be necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for the support of any government or existing public institutions. Source: SL 2001, ch 36, §4.
Section 6-17-5 – Promulgation of rules.
6-17-5. Promulgation of rules. The State Board of Elections shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 prescribing the format for a resolution of cooperation or consolidation petition and its verification. Source: SL 2001, ch 36, §5.
Section 6-17-6 – Signer’s address and date of signing–Certain signatures invalid.
6-17-6. Signer’s address and date of signing–Certain signatures invalid. The signer or circulator of the petition may add the signer’s place of residence and the date of signing. The signer’s post office box number may be given in lieu of a street address if the signer lives within a municipality of the second or third […]
Section 6-17-7 – Affidavit required of circulators of petition.
6-17-7. Affidavit required of circulators of petition. Each person who has circulated a petition shall, before filing the petition, sign an affidavit, under oath, verifying that the person circulated the petition and that either the person circulating the petition or the signer added the signer’s place of residence and date of signing. If multiple sheets […]