Planning and Development Districts have provided staff support to local governments for more than 25 years. Districts are an excellent example of regional cooperation and economical service delivery. Six Planning and Development Districts were designated in 1970, by gubernatorial executive order.
Board members are local elected officials, state legislators, and private citizens.
Water Development Districts Rural Water Systems S.D. Solid Waste Management Association S.D. Rural Development Council Local Development Corporations Private Business and Industry Contractual arrangements are based upon the District's ability to provide efficient, quality staff and technical assistance services. The UDC is made up of elected officials from the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, and Lincoln County.