Section 7-7-26 – Prior authorization required for reimbursement of expenses for attending meetings–Vouchers for payment.
7-7-26. Prior authorization required for reimbursement of expenses for attending meetings–Vouchers for payment. No charge for expenses in attending any such meetings shall be a charge against the county unless authorized and approved by the county commissioners prior to convening of any such meeting. Upon the actual attendance at such meetings, conferences, or conventions, all […]
Section 7-7-27 – Payments for research to county commissioners’ associations and educational institutions.
7-7-27. Payments for research to county commissioners’ associations and educational institutions. The boards of county commissioners may make payment to the South Dakota county commissioners’ and officials’ associations for the conduct of research on local government, the employment of research and other personnel, the publication of research studies, and the provision for office expenses. State […]
Section 7-7-28 – Formation of association of county commissioners and elected officials–Powers of association–Appropriations for dues.
7-7-28. Formation of association of county commissioners and elected officials–Powers of association–Appropriations for dues. The county commissioners and elected officials of any county may join with the commissioners and elected officials of other counties in formation of an association of county commissioners and elected officials of this state for the purpose of securing concerted action […]
Section 7-7-29 – Local government records destruction board.
7-7-29. Local government records destruction board. The county may create a local government records destruction board to develop record management plans for the consideration of the state records destruction board. The local board shall consist of a county commissioner, the auditor, the treasurer, and the register of deeds. Source: SL 1981, ch 10, §2.
Section 7-7-21 – Appointment and removal of deputies and clerks–Oath of office and bond.
7-7-21. Appointment and removal of deputies and clerks–Oath of office and bond. The officer in whose office a deputy or clerk is employed may appoint or remove a deputy or clerk at pleasure. The appointment or removal shall be by a certificate in writing, and any deputy or clerk appointed shall before entering upon the […]
Section 7-7-1.10 – Procedure upon vacancy of a combined office.
7-7-1.10. Procedure upon vacancy of a combined office. If the offices are combined pursuant to §7-7-1.2 and a vacancy occurs in one of the combined offices, the county commission shall appoint the remaining officer to hold the newly combined position until an officer can be nominated and elected. Source: SL 1989, ch 65.
Section 7-7-22 – Powers of deputies–Responsibility of elected officer.
7-7-22. Powers of deputies–Responsibility of elected officer. Such deputies are authorized to sign all papers and do all other things which the officers themselves may do respectively, and the respective officers shall be responsible for the acts of their respective deputies. Source: SL 1887, ch 10, §8; CL 1887, §653; RPolC 1903, §890; RC 1919, […]
Section 7-7-2 – Hours of operation for county offices established by board of county commissioners–Exceptions.
7-7-2. Hours of operation for county offices established by board of county commissioners–Exceptions. The board of county commissioners shall, by resolution, establish the hours of operation for each county government office, except for the offices of the sheriff and state’s attorney. The county auditor’s office shall remain open, if requested by the person in charge […]
Section 7-7-23 – Officer receiving salary of deputy or clerk as theft.
7-7-23. Officer receiving salary of deputy or clerk as theft. Any officer who receives or appropriates for the officer’s own use and benefit any part of the salary allowed any deputy or clerk employed under the provisions of this title is guilty of theft. Source: SL 1887, ch 10, §8; SL 1890, ch 134, §5; […]
Section 7-7-2.1 – Closing of courthouse for emergency or severe weather.
7-7-2.1. Closing of courthouse for emergency or severe weather. The chair of the board of county commissioners may close the courthouse in case of emergency or severe weather. The public shall be adequately notified. An emergency for the purpose of this section is an unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action […]