South Dakota § 46A-4-22 Unentered public lands a major portion of district--Appointment of majority of directors by secretary of interior--Term of office.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 46A-4-22 — Unentered public lands a major portion of district--Appointment of majority of directors by secretary of interior--Term of office.

South Dakota § 46A-4-22

Title 46AWATER MANAGEMENT

Ch. 46A-3ORGANIZATION, BOUNDARIES AND DISSOLUTION OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 46A-4-22 (2026).

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If the majority of the lands within the district are unentered public lands, a majority of the board of directors shall be appointed by the secretary of the interior. The directors shall be residents of the state and are subject to removal from office, and any vacancy shall be filled by the secretary of the interior. The directors shall hold office until the unentered public lands within the district constitute a minority of the total area, after which a general election shall be called by the board of directors, when their successors shall be elected.

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If the majority of the lands within the district are unentered public lands, a majority of the board of directors shall be appointed by the secretary of the interior. The directors shall be residents of the state and are subject to removal from office, and any vacancy shall be filled by the secretary of the interior. The directors shall hold office until the unentered public lands within the district constitute a minority of the total area, after which a general election shall be called by the board of directors, when their successors shall be elected.