South Dakota § 9-9-26 Board of three commissioners--Authority of mayor--Temporary absence or vacancy of commissioner.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 9-9-26 — Board of three commissioners--Authority of mayor--Temporary absence or vacancy of commissioner.

South Dakota § 9-9-26

Title 9MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Ch. 9-5COMMISSIONER FORM OF GOVERNMENT

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 9-9-26 (2026).

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If a municipality is governed by a board consisting of three commissioners, the mayor must exercise all the powers and perform all the duties provided by the laws of this state or the ordinances of the municipality not in conflict with state law. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality, shall preside at all meetings of the board, and has general supervision over all departments and officers. In the temporary absence or temporary incapacitation of a commissioner, the mayor shall temporarily take charge of the department of the commissioner. The mayor shall see that all the laws of the municipality are enforced and that the conditions of the grant of any franchise or privilege are faithfully complied with and performed. The mayor shall grant all licenses or permits, exce

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If a municipality is governed by a board consisting of three commissioners, the mayor must exercise all the powers and perform all the duties provided by the laws of this state or the ordinances of the municipality not in conflict with state law. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality, shall preside at all meetings of the board, and has general supervision over all departments and officers. In the temporary absence or temporary incapacitation of a commissioner, the mayor shall temporarily take charge of the department of the commissioner. The mayor shall see that all the laws of the municipality are enforced and that the conditions of the grant of any franchise or privilege are faithfully complied with and performed. The mayor shall grant all licenses or permits, except as required by ordinance to be granted by the board or by some other department or officer.

Legislative History

SL 1913, ch 119, § 19; SL 1915, ch 113, § 3; RC 1919, § 6226; SDC 1939, § 45.0807 (1); SL 1992, ch 60, § 2; SL 2018, ch 49, § 25; SL 2025, ch 38, § 37.