46-2-3. Chief engineer--Employment--Advice to board.

The secretary may employ a licensed engineer, trained or experienced in hydrology as chief engineer, and other personnel as may be necessary. The chief engineer shall act as adviser to the Water Management Board in all matters pertaining to the distribution and conservation of waters of the state as provided by this title.

Source: SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0104; SL 1965, ch 299; SL 1983, ch 314, § 15.

46-2-3.1. Delegation of authority to chief engineer--Restrictions.

The Water Management Board may delegate to the chief engineer authority to act on its behalf concerning the quasi-judicial functions of interpreting, applying, and enforcing existing rules and laws and ordering action or abatement of action. The board may not delegate any other quasi-judicial functions as defined in § 1-32-1, except as otherwise provided by law. The board may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to delegate to the chief engineer the authority to issue permits pursuant to § 46-1-14.

Source: SL 1978, ch 315; SL 1983, ch 314, § 16; SL 1990, ch 355, § 2.