South Dakota Statutes

§ 9-14-13 — Removal of appointive officers.

South Dakota § 9-14-13
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 9MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Ch. 9-5MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 9-14-13 (2026).

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In an aldermanic-governed municipality, the mayor, except as otherwise provided, may remove from office any officer appointed by the mayor, if the mayor believes that the interests of the municipality demand such removal. The mayor shall report the reasons for removal to the council at its next regular meeting.

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Legislative History

SL 1890, ch 37, art III, § 5; RPolC 1903, § 1186; RC 1919, § 6276; SDC 1939, § 45.1109; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2; SL 2014, ch 51, § 2.

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