South Dakota § 9-14-22 Duties of city attorney.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 9-14-22 — Duties of city attorney.

South Dakota § 9-14-22

Title 9MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Ch. 9-5MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 9-14-22 (2026).

Text

When required by the governing body or any officer of the first and second class municipality, the city attorney shall furnish an opinion upon any matter relating to the affairs of the municipality or the official duties of such officer; conduct the prosecution of all actions or proceedings arising out of the violation of any ordinance; and perform such other professional services incident to his office as may be required by ordinance or directed by the governing body.

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When required by the governing body or any officer of the first and second class municipality, the city attorney shall furnish an opinion upon any matter relating to the affairs of the municipality or the official duties of such officer; conduct the prosecution of all actions or proceedings arising out of the violation of any ordinance; and perform such other professional services incident to his office as may be required by ordinance or directed by the governing body.

Legislative History

SL 1890, ch 37, art VII, § 1; RPolC 1903, § 1247; SL 1913, ch 119, § 68; RC 1919, § 6297; SL 1925, ch 248; SDC 1939, § 45.1129; SL 1957, ch 247; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2.