South Dakota § 3-4-1 Events causing vacancy in office.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 3-4-1 — Events causing vacancy in office.

South Dakota § 3-4-1

Title 3PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Ch. 3-2VACANCIES IN OFFICE

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S.D. Codified Laws § 3-4-1 (2026).

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An office becomes vacant if one of the following events applies to a member of a governing body or elected officer before the expiration of the term of the office; the person:

(1)Dies;

(2)Resigns;

(3)Is removed from office;

(4)Fails to qualify as provided by law;

(5)Ceases to be a resident of the state, district, county, municipality, township, ward, or precinct in which the duties of the office are to be exercised or for which elected;

(6)Is convicted of any infamous crime or of any offense involving a violation of the official oath of the office; or (7) Has a judgment obtained against the person for a breach of an official bond.

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An office becomes vacant if one of the following events applies to a member of a governing body or elected officer before the expiration of the term of the office; the person: (1) Dies; (2) Resigns; (3) Is removed from office; (4) Fails to qualify as provided by law; (5) Ceases to be a resident of the state, district, county, municipality, township, ward, or precinct in which the duties of the office are to be exercised or for which elected; (6) Is convicted of any infamous crime or of any offense involving a violation of the official oath of the office; or (7) Has a judgment obtained against the person for a breach of an official bond.