CHAPTER 7-7
COUNTY OFFICERS IN GENERAL
7-7-1 Commencement of terms of county officers--Vacancy occurring before commencement of term.
7-7-1.1 County officers to be elected quadrenially--Staggered terms--Expiration of term for combined offices.
7-7-1.2 Combining county offices.
7-7-1.3 First election of officer for combined office--Term--Salary.
7-7-1.4 Appointment--Coroner.
7-7-1.5 Submission of question of combined offices to voters--Procedure.
7-7-1.6 Submitting to voters the question of combining with other counties a county office--Procedure.
7-7-1.7 Nomination and election of officer to combined office--Term.
7-7-1.8 Ordinance combining with other counties a county office.
7-7-1.9 Nomination and election of officer to combined office--Election--Term.
7-7-1.10 Procedure upon vacancy of a combined office.
7-7-2 Hours of operation for county offices established by board of county commissioners--Exceptions.
7-7-2.1 Closing of courthouse for emergency or severe weather.
7-7-3 Compensation of county commissioners.
7-7-4 Mileage allowance for county commissioners.
7-7-5 Salary of county commissioners.
7-7-6 Compensation of county commissioners acting in drainage matters.
7-7-7 Mileage allowance when commissioners travel together--Pooling of mileage allowances.
7-7-8 Determination of population for county salary purposes.
7-7-9 7-7-9. Repealed by SL 1981, ch 48, § 2.
7-7-9.1 Salary for county treasurer, auditor and register of deeds--Salaries not to be decreased during terms of office.
7-7-10 7-7-10. Repealed by SL 1974, ch 56, § 2.
7-7-10.1 Salary for combination of two or more elected positions.
7-7-11 7-7-11. Repealed by SL 1972, ch 38, § 2.
7-7-12 Salary for state's attorney--Contract for services--Prohibitions.
7-7-13 7-7-13. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 44, § 4.
7-7-14 Determination of population of newly created or organized county.
7-7-15 7-7-15. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 15, § 3.
7-7-16 7-7-16. Repealed by SL 1971, ch 44, § 5.
7-7-17 Salaries as full compensation--Fees paid into treasury.
7-7-18 7-7-18. Repealed by SL 1971, ch 44, § 5.
7-7-19 7-7-19. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 77, § 42.
7-7-20 Authorization for employment of deputies and clerks--Payment of compensation.
7-7-21 Appointment and removal of deputies and clerks--Oath of office and bond.
7-7-22 Powers of deputies--Responsibility of elected officer.
7-7-23 Officer receiving salary of deputy or clerk as theft.
7-7-24 Mileage allowance to county officials.
7-7-25 Meetings of county officials for advancement of county government--Authorization.
7-7-26 Prior authorization required for reimbursement of expenses for attending meetings--Vouchers for payment.
7-7-27 Payments for research to county commissioners' associations and educational institutions.
7-7-28 Formation of association of county commissioners and elected officials--Powers of association--Appropriations for dues.
7-7-29 Local government records destruction board.
7-7-1. Commencement of terms of county officers--Vacancy occurring before commencement of term.
Except when otherwise expressly provided, the regular term of office for all county officers, when elected for a full term, shall commence on the first Monday in January next succeeding their election, except the office of county auditor, the term of which shall begin on the first Monday of March next succeeding his election. If the office to which any officer was elected be vacant at the time of his election, or becomes vacant after such election, even if he was not elected to fill a vacancy, he shall forthwith qualify and enter upon the duties of his office.
Source: SL 1870-1, ch 17, § 43; PolC 1877, ch 5, § 9; CL 1887, § 1379; RPolC 1903, § 1796; SL 1905, ch 75; RC 1919, § 7032; SDC 1939, § 48.0311.
7-7-1.1. County officers to be elected quadrenially--Staggered terms--Expiration of term for combined offices.
Unless otherwise provided by county charter, at primary and general elections there shall be nominated and elected in each organized county of this state county officers as follows:
(1) In 1974 and each fourth year thereafter, a sheriff, county auditor, and register of deeds;
(2) In 1976 and each fourth year thereafter, a treasurer, state's attorney, and coroner.
The terms of all such officers shall be four years, or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. Nevertheless, the term of any county office, combined with another pursuant to § 7-7-1.2 or 7-7-1.3, shall expire on the first Monday of January following the ordinance authorizing the combination.
Source: SL 1973, ch 48, § 1; SL 1974, ch 56, § 1; SL 1976, ch 66, § 3; SL 1988, ch 65, § 1.
7-7-1.2. Combining county offices.
The board of county commissioners may, by ordinance, combine two or more county offices and that one person shall be elected to, and perform the duties of, the combined offices.
Source: SL 1976, ch 66, § 1; SL 1987, ch 67, § 4; SL 1988, ch 65, § 2.
7-7-1.3. First election of officer for combined office--Term--Salary.
If a majority of those voting shall approve the question at the special election pursuant to § 7-7-1.5 or if the offices are combined pursuant to § 7-7-1.2, an officer shall be nominated and elected at the next general election to the combined office in the same manner provided by law for the election of other county officers. Such officer shall hold office for a term of four years commencing on the first Monday of January following his election. The salary of the elective officer shall be the higher of either office combined.
Source: SL 1976, ch 66, § 2; SL 1988, ch 65, § 3.
7-7-1.4. Appointment--Coroner.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7-7-1.1, the board of county commissioners in any county may, by resolution, appoint a coroner who shall serve at the pleasure of such board. However, no board of county commissioners may exercise the authority granted pursuant to this section unless:
(1) Not later than the April first preceding the election for coroner, the board, by resolution, adopts the appointment option; and
(2) The appointment of any appointed coroner may not take effect until the expiration of the term of office of any duly elected coroner.
Source: SL 1985, ch 49; SL 2021, ch 35, § 1; SL 2023, ch 22, § 1.
7-7-1.5. Submission of question of combined offices to voters--Procedure.
The board of county commissioners shall upon receiving a petition signed by not less than fifteen percent of the registered voters, based upon the total number of registered voters at the last preceding general election, submit to the voters of the county the question whether two or more county offices shall be combined and that one person shall be elected to, and perform the duties of, the combined offices. The board of county commissioners shall follow the procedure set forth in chapter 7-18A in submitting such question to the electors.
Source: SL 1988, ch 65, § 4.
7-7-1.6. Submitting to voters the question of combining with other counties a county office--Procedure.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7-7-1.1, the board of county commissioners shall upon receiving a petition signed by not less than fifteen percent of the registered voters, based upon the total number of registered voters at the last preceding general election, submit to the voters of the county the question of whether to combine with one or more other counties a county office. That person shall be elected to and perform the duties of the combined offices. The board of county commissioners shall follow the procedure set forth in chapter 7-18A in submitting such question to the electors.
Source: SL 1988, ch 65, § 5.
7-7-1.7. Nomination and election of officer to combined office--Term.
If a majority of those voting in each county shall approve the question provided in § 7-7-1.6 at the special election, an officer shall be nominated and elected at the next general election to the combined office provided for in § 7-7-1.6. The officer shall be voted upon by the voters of the counties that have resolved to combine such office. Such officer shall hold office for a term of four years commencing on the first Monday of January following his election.
Source: SL 1988, ch 65, § 6.
7-7-1.8. Ordinance combining with other counties a county office.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7-7-1.1, the board of county commissioners may by ordinance combine with one or more other counties a county office. That person shall be elected to and perform the duties of the combined offices.
Source: SL 1988, ch 65, § 7.
7-7-1.9. Nomination and election of officer to combined office--Election--Term.
An officer shall be nominated and elected at the next general election to the combined office provided for in § 7-7-1.8. If the election submitted pursuant to § 7-7-1.5 is held at a primary election, each candidate for the vacant officer shall run as an independent candidate as provided in chapter 12-7, except that the petition filing deadline shall be the first Tuesday in August. The officer shall be voted upon by the voters of the counties that have resolved to combine the office. Such officer shall hold office for a term of four years commencing on the first Monday of January following the officer's election.
Source: SL 1988, ch 65, § 8; SL 2002, ch 74, § 4.
7-7-1.10. Procedure upon vacancy of a combined office.
If the offices are combined pursuant to § 7-7-1.2 and a vacancy occurs in one of the combined offices, the county commission shall appoint the remaining officer to hold the newly combined position until an officer can be nominated and elected.
Source: SL 1989, ch 65.
7-7-2. Hours of operation for county offices established by board of county commissioners--Exceptions.
The board of county commissioners shall, by resolution, establish the hours of operation for each county government office, except for the offices of the sheriff and state's attorney. The county auditor's office shall remain open, if requested by the person in charge of a school or municipal election, until the closing of the polls and the tabulation of votes for that election.
Source: SL 1943, ch 41; SL 1957, ch 499; SDC Supp 1960, § 65.0407; SL 1965, ch 309; SL 1974, ch 55, § 10; SL 1976, ch 68, § 1; SL 1978, ch 54, § 1; SL 2004, ch 68, § 1.
7-7-2.1. Closing of courthouse for emergency or severe weather.
The chair of the board of county commissioners may close the courthouse in case of emergency or severe weather. The public shall be adequately notified. An emergency for the purpose of this section is an unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances that calls for immediate action or remedy.
Source: SDCL § 7-7-2 as added by SL 1976, ch 68, §§ 1, 2; SL 2016, ch 45, § 1.
7-7-3. Compensation of county commissioners.
The method of payment, whether per diem or salary, and the amount of per diem or salary shall be determined by the board of county commissioners in each county. If the per diem method is used, the county commissioners shall be allowed the per diem amount for each day they are actually and necessarily employed in the duties and business relating to county affairs and the duties of their office and in attending and returning from sessions of the board. The county commissioners shall be allowed mileage for the distance actually traveled in attending the meetings of the board, or when engaged in other official duties. The per diem shall be paid out of the general county fund. The per diem shall be set by the commission on the first regular meeting date in January of each year.
Source: SL 1868-9, ch 6, § 22; PolC 1877, ch 39, § 24; CL 1887, § 1424; SL 1891, ch 48, § 1; RPolC 1903, § 1841; SL 1903, ch 103; SL 1905, ch 77; SL 1909, ch 147; SL 1913, ch 150; SL 1915, ch 136; SL 1917, ch 187; RC 1919, § 5876; SL 1919, ch 150; SL 1921, ch 168; SL 1929, ch 97; SL 1933, ch 74; SDC 1939, § 12.1704; SL 1943, ch 28, § 1; SL 1947, ch 38, § 1; SL 1951, ch 26, § 1; SL 1953, ch 21; SL 1957, ch 22; SL 1963, ch 43; SL 1967, ch 17, § 1; SL 1971, ch 42, § 1; SL 1974, ch 57, § 1; SL 1975, ch 71; SL 1978, ch 53, § 1; SL 1989, ch 64; SL 2007, ch 36, § 1.
7-7-4. Mileage allowance for county commissioners.
The county commissioners shall be paid traveling expenses for each mile traveled in the discharge of their official duties. For the purpose of this section, traveling expense incurred by county commissioners to attend meetings in the State of South Dakota, called for the purposes of instructing or exchange of information pertaining to county officers and government, are miles traveled in the discharge of their official duties.
Source: SL 1933, ch 70; SDC 1939, § 12.1710; SL 1943, ch 28, § 2; SL 1947, ch 38, § 2; SL 1951, ch 26, § 2; SL 1953, ch 22, § 6; SL 1968, ch 18, § 1; SL 1978, ch 52, § 1; SL 2015, ch 58, § 2.
7-7-5. Salary of county commissioners.
The board of county commissioners may determine the salary of the commissioners. Such salary may be set by the board of county commissioners at its first regular meeting of each year. If the board of county commissioners fails to determine a salary, then the salary of a county commissioner in any one year is:
(1) Seven thousand two hundred thirty-three dollars as per diem or salary in counties of thirty thousand population or over;
(2) Six thousand five hundred sixty-six dollars as per diem or salary in counties of fifteen thousand population and over and not more than thirty thousand population;
(3) Five thousand three hundred ninety-seven dollars as per diem or salary in counties of eight thousand population and over and not more than fifteen thousand population;
(4) Four thousand eight hundred ninety-six dollars as per diem or salary in counties of less than eight thousand population.
Source: SL 1868-9, ch 6, § 22; PolC 1877, ch 39, § 24; CL 1887, § 1424; SL 1891, ch 48, § 1; RPolC 1903, § 1841; SL 1903, ch 103; SL 1905, ch 77; SL 1909, ch 147; SL 1913, ch 150; SL 1915, ch 136; SL 1917, ch 187; RC 1919, § 5876; SL 1919, ch 150; SL 1921, ch 168; SL 1929, ch 97; SL 1933, ch 74; SDC 1939, § 12.1704; SL 1943, ch 28, § 1; SL 1947, ch 38, § 1; SL 1951, ch 26, § 1; SL 1953, ch 21; SL 1957, ch 22; SL 1963, ch 43; SL 1967, ch 17, § 1; SL 1970, ch 44; SL 1973, ch 44; SL 1974, ch 57, § 2; SL 1974, ch 58, § 1; SL 1978, ch 53, § 2; SL 1982, ch 61, § 4; SL 1986, ch 63, § 3B; SL 1988, ch 66, § 1A; SL 1992, ch 52, § 1.
7-7-6. Compensation of county commissioners acting in drainage matters.
When the members of such commission shall act in drainage matters, the rate of compensation shall be set by the commission and the amount so received shall not be included in the compensation provided in § 7-7-5.
Source: SL 1919, ch 150; SL 1921, ch 168; SL 1929, ch 97; SL 1933, ch 74; SDC 1939, § 12.1704; SL 1943, ch 28, § 1; SL 1947, ch 38, § 1; SL 1951, ch 26; SL 1953, ch 21; SL 1957, ch 22; SL 1963, ch 43; SL 1967, ch 17, § 1; SL 2007, ch 36, § 2.
7-7-7. Mileage allowance when commissioners travel together--Pooling of mileage allowances.
When the county commissioners travel in a body, or when two or more travel together, in the same vehicle not a common carrier only one shall be paid mileage.
The county commissioners may by an annual resolution, pool the mileage allowance as authorized by § 7-7-5 for each commissioner, and thereby authorize each commissioner to be paid his actual mileage expenses incurred, provided, however, that such total mileage expenditures for the fiscal year, for all commissioners shall not exceed the aggregate mileage expenses authorized by § 7-7-5.
Source: SL 1868-9, ch 6, § 22; PolC 1877, ch 39, § 24; CL 1887, § 1424; SL 1891, ch 48, § 1; RPolC 1903, § 1841; SL 1903, ch 103; SL 1905, ch 77; SL 1909, ch 147; SL 1913, ch 150; SL 1915, ch 136; SL 1917, ch 187; RC 1919, § 5876; SL 1919, ch 150; SL 1921, ch 168; SL 1929, ch 97; SL 1933, ch 74; SDC 1939, § 12.1704; SL 1943, ch 28, § 1; SL 1947, ch 38, § 1; SL 1951, ch 26, § 1; SL 1953, ch 21; SL 1957, ch 22; SL 1963, ch 43; SL 1964, ch 25; SL 1967, ch 17, § 1.
7-7-8. Determination of population for county salary purposes.
The annual salaries of the county auditor, the county treasurer, and the register of deeds of the several counties of this state shall be regulated and fixed by the population of the several counties as shown by the last federal census.
Source: SL 1917, ch 188, § 1; RC 1919, § 5819; SL 1919, ch 148, § 2; SDC 1939, § 12.1705; SL 1961, ch 66, § 2.
7-7-9.1. Salary for county treasurer, auditor and register of deeds--Salaries not to be decreased during terms of office.
The board of county commissioners shall establish, by resolution, the salary payable to the county treasurer, county auditor, and county register of deeds. The salary payable may not be less than the following schedule as based upon the most recent decennial federal census of population for counties:
County Population |
Salary Schedule |
Below 10,000 |
$33,825 |
10,000-14,999 |
$34,543 |
15,000-24,999 |
$35,952 |
25,000-69,999 |
$39,479 |
70,000 and over |
$42,561 |
The board of county commissioners may not decrease the salary of the county treasurer, county auditor, or county register of deeds during consecutive terms of office of the county treasurer, county auditor, or county register of deeds.
Source: SL 1981, ch 48, § 1; SL 1982, ch 61, § 3; SL 1983, ch 39, § 1; SL 1984, ch 44, § 1; SL 1985, ch 46, § 1; SL 1986, ch 63, § 1; SL 1988, ch 66, § 1; SL 1991, ch 57, § 2; SL 2001, ch 37, §§ 1, 3; SL 2007, ch 37, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; SL 2007, ch 37, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; SL 2013, ch 31, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2014; SL 2013, ch 31, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
7-7-10.1. Salary for combination of two or more elected positions.
Salary for combination of two or more elected positions. The board of county commissioners shall establish, by resolution, the salary payable for the combination of two or more of the following county elected positions. The salary payable may not be less than the minimum salary provided by this section as based upon the most recent decennial federal census of population for counties.
For the combination of two of the following: county treasurer, county auditor, or county register of deeds, the minimum salary for counties shall be:
County Population |
Salary Schedule |
Below 10,000 |
$35,551 |
10,000-14,999 |
$37,529 |
15,000-24,999 |
$39,505 |
25,000-69,999 |
$43,452 |
70,000 and over |
$47,401 |
For the combination of all three of the following: county treasurer, county auditor, and county register of deeds, the minimum salary for counties shall be:
County Population |
Salary Schedule |
Below 10,000 |
$38,187 |
10,000-14,999 |
$40,160 |
15,000-24,999 |
$42,135 |
25,000-69,999 |
$46,086 |
70,000 and over |
$51,353 |
Source: SL 2001, ch 37, § 5; SL 2007, ch 37, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; SL 2007, ch 37, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; SL 2013, ch 31, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2014; SL 2013, ch 31, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
7-7-12. Salary for state's attorney--Contract for services--Prohibitions.
The board of county commissioners shall establish, by resolution, the salary payable to the state's attorney. The salary payable may not be less than the following schedule as based upon the most recent decennial federal census of population for counties:
County Population | Salary Schedule |
Below 5,000 | $34,554 |
5,000 - 9,999 | $37,673 |
10,000 - 20,000 | $44,492 |
20,000 - 49,999 | $47,728 |
In counties of over fifty thousand population where a full-time state's attorney is required or in counties where the commissioners designate the position full-time the sum of seventy-one thousand five hundred thirty-four dollars per year. In counties of less than fifty thousand population the commissioners may designate the position full-time. The decision by the commissioners shall be adopted prior to the first day of January in the year of the election and may only be amended for that term of office with the consent of both the state's attorney and the commissioners. If no state's attorney is elected to the office at any general election, the board of county commissioners may contract for such legal services and negotiate the compensation therefor on terms and conditions determined by the board of county commissioners. The board of county commissioners may not decrease the salary of the state's attorney during consecutive terms of office of the state's attorney.
Source: SDC 1939, § 12.1707; SL 1941, ch 32, § 2; SL 1943, ch 29, § 2; SL 1947, ch 39, § 3; SL 1953, ch 22, § 3; SL 1957, ch 23, § 2; SL 1961, ch 34; SL 1963, ch 45; SL 1964, ch 27; SL 1965, ch 27, § 2; SL 1966, ch 26, § 1; SL 1968, ch 17, § 1; SL 1970, ch 45; SL 1972, ch 39, § 1; SL 1974, ch 60; SL 1975, ch 73; SL 1977, ch 59, § 2; SL 1978, ch 53, § 4; SL 1979, ch 40, § 1; SL 1980, ch 53, § 2; SL 1981, ch 49, § 1; SL 1982, ch 61, § 2; SL 1982, ch 62, § 1; SL 1983, ch 39, § 2; SL 1984, ch 44, § 2; SL 1985, ch 46, § 2; SL 1986, ch 63, § 2; SL 1988, ch 67, § 1; SL 1991, ch 57, § 3; SL 2002, ch 41, §§ 1, 3; SL 2007, ch 37, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2008; SL 2007, ch 37, § 6, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; SL 2013, ch 31, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2014; SL 2013, ch 31, § 6, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; SL 2020, ch 24, § 1.
7-7-14. Determination of population of newly created or organized county.
The population of the counties of this state as the basis of salaries of county officers shall be determined by the last federal census. In all counties created or organized since the last federal census has been taken, the county commissioners shall provide for the taking of the census of such county as soon as the creation or organization of such county is completed and the expense thereof shall be paid by the county. The compensation of the persons authorized by the board of county commissioners to take such census shall be fixed by the board and the census so taken shall govern as a basis for the salaries of the officers of such county until the next federal census is taken.
Source: SL 1903, ch 104; SL 1911, ch 199; SL 1915, ch 131; RC 1919, § 5818; SL 1919, ch 148, § 1; SDC 1939, § 12.1703.
7-7-17. Salaries as full compensation--Fees paid into treasury.
Except as provided in subdivision 7-8-20(11), the salaries provided in § 7-7-9.1 shall be full compensation for all services rendered by such county officials. All fees and per diem collected by any such county officials shall be paid to the county treasurer of their respective counties.
Source: SL 1919, ch 148, § 2; SDC 1939, § 12.1705; SL 1961, ch 66, § 2; SL 1989, ch 30, § 12; SL 1990, ch 30, § 4.
7-7-20. Authorization for employment of deputies and clerks--Payment of compensation.
If in the judgment of the board of county commissioners it shall be deemed necessary for the prompt and accurate dispatch of business in the office of the county treasurer, county auditor, county coroner, or register of deeds that deputies or clerks be employed therein, it shall by resolution fix the number of deputies or clerks to be employed, the time of employment, and compensation which they shall receive. Such compensation shall be paid monthly by warrant on the general fund.
Source: SL 1887, ch 10, § 8; CL 1887, § 653; SL 1890, ch 134, § 5; RPolC 1903, §§ 883, 890; SL 1917, ch 188, § 7; SL 1917, ch 189, § 4; RC 1919, § 5906; SDC 1939, § 12.1601; SL 1955, ch 21; SL 1968, ch 16, § 1; SL 1971, ch 44, § 2.
7-7-21. Appointment and removal of deputies and clerks--Oath of office and bond.
The officer in whose office a deputy or clerk is employed may appoint or remove a deputy or clerk at pleasure. The appointment or removal shall be by a certificate in writing, and any deputy or clerk appointed shall before entering upon the duties of office, take and subscribe the oath or affirmation required by the Constitution. The oath or affirmation shall be endorsed on the certificate of appointment and filed as provided by law. The deputy or clerk shall furnish an official bond in an amount and with surety as the principal deems proper. The bond shall be attached to the certificate of appointment and oath of office.
Source: SL 1887, ch 10, § 8; CL 1887, § 653; SL 1890, ch 134, § 5; RPolC 1903, §§ 883, 890; SL 1917, ch 188, § 7; SL 1917, ch 189, § 4; RC 1919, § 5906; SDC 1939, § 12.1601; SL 1955, ch 21; SL 2016, ch 44, § 4.
7-7-22. Powers of deputies--Responsibility of elected officer.
Such deputies are authorized to sign all papers and do all other things which the officers themselves may do respectively, and the respective officers shall be responsible for the acts of their respective deputies.
Source: SL 1887, ch 10, § 8; CL 1887, § 653; RPolC 1903, § 890; RC 1919, § 5906; SDC 1939, § 12.1601; SL 1955, ch 21.
7-7-23. Officer receiving salary of deputy or clerk as theft.
Any officer who receives or appropriates for the officer's own use and benefit any part of the salary allowed any deputy or clerk employed under the provisions of this title is guilty of theft.
Source: SL 1887, ch 10, § 8; SL 1890, ch 134, § 5; RPolC 1903, § 883; SL 1917, ch 189, § 4; RC 1919, § 5906; SDC 1939, § 12.9903; SL 1981, ch 43, § 2; SL 2016, ch 44, § 5.
7-7-24. Mileage allowance to county officials.
All county officials, except sheriffs, shall be paid for traveling expenses for each mile traveled in the discharge of their official duties.
Source: SL 1933, ch 70; SDC 1939, § 12.1710; SL 1943, ch 28, § 2; SL 1947, ch 38, § 2; SL 1947, ch 39, § 8; SL 1951, ch 26, § 2; SL 1953, ch 22, § 6; SL 1968, ch 18, § 1; SL 1974, ch 58, § 2; SL 1976, ch 71, § 6; SL 1978, ch 52, § 3; SL 2015, ch 58, § 1.
7-7-25. Meetings of county officials for advancement of county government--Authorization.
County commissioners, county highway superintendents, county auditors, county treasurers, registers of deeds, state's attorneys, sheriffs, county assessing officers, and county coroners are hereby authorized to attend educational conferences, meetings, and conventions held and conducted within or without the State of South Dakota pertaining to the betterment and advancement of county government as authorized by resolution of the board of county commissioners.
Source: SL 1931, ch 119; SL 1933, ch 69, § 1; SDC 1939, § 12.1913; SL 1951, ch 28; SL 1953, ch 25; SL 1959, ch 30; SL 1961, ch 36; SL 1964, ch 29; SL 1965, ch 28, § 1; SL 1968, ch 16, § 2; SL 1972, ch 40, § 1; SL 1974, ch 55, § 11; SL 1975, ch 75, § 1.
7-7-26. Prior authorization required for reimbursement of expenses for attending meetings--Vouchers for payment.
No charge for expenses in attending any such meetings shall be a charge against the county unless authorized and approved by the county commissioners prior to convening of any such meeting. Upon the actual attendance at such meetings, conferences, or conventions, all county officers as designated in § 7-7-25 shall be paid their actual necessary expenses on duly executed vouchers submitted to the board.
Source: SL 1931, ch 119; SDC 1939, § 12.1913; SL 1951, ch 28; SL 1953, ch 25; SL 1959, ch 30; SL 1961, ch 36; SL 1964, ch 29; SL 1965, ch 28, § 1; SL 1968, ch 16, § 2.
7-7-27. Payments for research to county commissioners' associations and educational institutions.
The boards of county commissioners may make payment to the South Dakota county commissioners' and officials' associations for the conduct of research on local government, the employment of research and other personnel, the publication of research studies, and the provision for office expenses. State supported educational institutions may be given financial assistance to conduct research as authorized by this section.
Source: SDC 1939, § 12.1913 as added by SL 1953, ch 25; SL 1959, ch 30; omitted SL 1961, ch 36, § 1; restored SL 1964, ch 29; SL 1965, ch 28, § 1; SL 1968, ch 16, § 2; SL 1972, ch 40, § 2; SL 1994, ch 60, § 1.
7-7-28. Formation of association of county commissioners and elected officials--Powers of association--Appropriations for dues.
The county commissioners and elected officials of any county may join with the commissioners and elected officials of other counties in formation of an association of county commissioners and elected officials of this state for the purpose of securing concerted action among the counties in behalf of such matters, measures and county affairs as the associations deem to be beneficial to and in the common interest of the counties. Such associations may hold meetings for the discussion and consideration of matters as affect the welfare of the counties.
The board of county commissioners may annually appropriate funds for the payment of reasonable annual dues in any such association.
Source: SDC 1939, § 12.1913 as added by SL 1961, ch 36; omitted SL 1964, ch 29; restored SL 1965, ch 28, § 1; SL 1972, ch 40, § 3; SL 1994, ch 60, § 2.
7-7-29. Local government records destruction board.
The county may create a local government records destruction board to develop record management plans for the consideration of the state records destruction board.
The local board shall consist of a county commissioner, the auditor, the treasurer, and the register of deeds.
Source: SL 1981, ch 10, § 2.
