South Dakota § 7-8-15 Chair and vice chair--Election--Vacancy--Duties.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 7-8-15 — Chair and vice chair--Election--Vacancy--Duties.

South Dakota § 7-8-15

Title 7COUNTIES

Ch. 7-5COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 7-8-15 (2026).

Text

At the first meeting of the board of county commissioners in each year, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair. The chair shall continue to serve as chair until a successor is elected. If there is a vacancy for the chair or vice chair from any cause, the board shall elect another chair or vice chair. The chair or, in the chair's absence, the vice chair shall preside at the meetings of the board and sign all orders and claims approved by the board.

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At the first meeting of the board of county commissioners in each year, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair. The chair shall continue to serve as chair until a successor is elected. If there is a vacancy for the chair or vice chair from any cause, the board shall elect another chair or vice chair. The chair or, in the chair's absence, the vice chair shall preside at the meetings of the board and sign all orders and claims approved by the board.

Legislative History

SL 1874-5, ch 27, §§ 50, 51; PolC 1877, ch 21, §§ 19, 20; CL 1887, §§ 580, 581; RPolC 1903, §§ 818, 819; RC 1919, §§ 5869, 5870; SDC 1939, § 12.0613; SL 1975, ch 76, § 1; SL 2010, ch 34, § 1.