South Dakota § 20-12-5 Commissions on human relations authorized--Purposes and powers.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 20-12-5 — Commissions on human relations authorized--Purposes and powers.

South Dakota § 20-12-5

Title 20PERSONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Ch. 20-12MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 20-12-5 (2026).

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To effectuate the foregoing policy municipalities and counties may establish a commission on human relations which may act to disseminate information, to engage in and co - operate with programs of research and education, to co - operate with persons or groups interested in similar objectives, to conduct public meetings and hearings, to mediate and conciliate in instances of alleged discrimination, and to initiate and hear complaints alleging discrimination with such investigation and inquiry as may reasonably appear necessary.

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To effectuate the foregoing policy municipalities and counties may establish a commission on human relations which may act to disseminate information, to engage in and co - operate with programs of research and education, to co - operate with persons or groups interested in similar objectives, to conduct public meetings and hearings, to mediate and conciliate in instances of alleged discrimination, and to initiate and hear complaints alleging discrimination with such investigation and inquiry as may reasonably appear necessary.