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SD Codified L § 1-25-1.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-1.1 - Notice of meeting of political subdivision--Agenda--Violation as misdemeanor.

1-25-1.1. Notice of meeting of political subdivision--Agenda--Violation as misdemeanor.Each political subdivision shall provide public notice, with proposed agenda, that is visible, readable, and accessible for at least an entire, continuous twenty-four hours immediately preceding any official meeting, by posting a copy of the notice, visible to the public, at the principal office of the political subdivision holding the meeting. The proposed agenda shall include the date, time, and location of the meeting. The notice shall also be posted on the political subdivision's website upon dissemination of the notice, if a website exists. For any special or rescheduled meeting, the information in the notice shall be delivered in person, by mail, by email, or by telephone, to members of the local news media who have requested notice. For any special or rescheduled meeting, each political subdivision shall also comply with the public notice provisions of this section for a regular meeting to the extent that circumstances permit. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1987, ch 22, §2; §1-25-1.2; SL 1990, ch 19; SL 1990, ch 30, §2; SL 2012, ch 6, §1; SL 2013, ch 9, §1; SL 2015, ch 11, §1; SL 2016, ch 10, §1; SL 2019, ch 3, §5.
SD Codified L § 1-25-1.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-1.3 - Notice of meeting of the state--Agenda--Violation as misdemeanor.

1-25-1.3. Notice of meeting of the state--Agenda--Violation as misdemeanor.The state shall provide public notice of a meeting by posting a copy of the proposed agenda at the principal office of the board, commission, or department holding the meeting. The proposed agenda shall include the date, time, and location of the meeting, and be visible, readable, and accessible to the public. The agenda shall be posted at least seventy-two hours before the meeting is scheduled to start according to the agenda. The seventy-two hours does not include Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays. The notice shall also be posted on a state website, designated by the commissioner of the Bureau of Finance and Management. For any special or rescheduled meeting, the information in the notice shall be delivered in person, by mail, by email, or by telephone, to members of the local news media who have requested notice. For any special or rescheduled meeting, the state shall also comply with the public notice provisions of this section for a regular meeting to the extent that circumstances permit. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 2016, ch 10, §2; SL 2017, ch 7, §1; SL 2017, ch 8, §1; SL 2019, ch 3, §7.
SD Codified L § 1-25-1.4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-1.4 - Information to be posted on state website.

1-25-1.4. Information to be posted on state website.Any state board, commission, or department that is required to provide public notice of its meetings pursuant to §1-25-1.3 shall make available on a state website designated by the commissioner of the Bureau of Finance and Management, if the information exists:(1)Financial statements;(2)Audit reports;(3)A list of the members of the board or commission;(4)A schedule of future meetings;(5)Public meeting materials that are available before a public meeting;(6)Meeting minutes; and(7)Annual reports. Source: SL 2017, ch 8, §2.
SD Codified L § 1-25-1.5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-1.5 - Teleconference meeting or hearing--Quorum--Vote.

1-25-1.5. Teleconference meeting or hearing--Quorum--Vote. Any official meeting may be conducted by teleconference. A teleconference may be used to conduct a hearing or take final disposition regarding an administrative rule pursuant to §1-26-4. A member is deemed present if the member answers present to the roll call conducted by teleconference for the purpose of determining a quorum. Each vote at an official meeting held by teleconference may be taken by voice vote. If any member votes in the negative, the vote shall proceed to a roll call vote. Source: SL 2019, ch 3, §3; SL 2021, ch 9, § 1.
SD Codified L § 1-25-1.6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-1.6 - Public participation in teleconference meeting.

1-25-1.6. Public participation in teleconference meeting.At any official meeting conducted by teleconference, there shall be provided one or more places at which the public may listen to and participate in the teleconference meeting. For any official meeting held by teleconference, that has less than a quorum of the members of the public body participating in the meeting who are present at the location open to the public, arrangements shall be provided for the public to listen to the meeting via telephone or internet. The requirement to provide one or more places for the public to listen to the teleconference does not apply to official meetings closed to the public pursuant to specific law. Source: SL 2019, ch 3, §4.
SD Codified L § 1-25-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-2 - Executive or closed meetings--Purposes--Authorization--Violation as misdemeanor.

1-25-2. Executive or closed meetings--Purposes--Authorization--Violation as misdemeanor.Executive or closed meetings may be held for the sole purposes of:(1)Discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term, employee, does not include any independent contractor;(2)Discussing the expulsion, suspension, discipline, assignment of or the educational program of a student or the eligibility of a student to participate in interscholastic activities provided by the South Dakota High School Activities Association;(3)Consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters;(4)Preparing for contract negotiations or negotiating with employees or employee representatives;(5)Discussing marketing or pricing strategies by a board or commission of a business owned by the state or any of its political subdivisions, when public discussion may be harmful to the competitive position of the business; or(6)Discussing information listed in subdivisions 1-27-1.5(8) and 1-27-1.5(17).However, any official action concerning such matters shall be made at an open official meeting. An executive or closed meeting shall be held only upon a majority vote of the members of the public body present and voting, and discussion during the closed meeting is restricted to the purpose specified in the closure motion. Nothing in §1-25-1 or this section prevents an executive or closed meeting if the federal or state Constitution or the federal or state statutes require or permit it. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1965, ch 269; SL 1980, ch 24, §10; SL 1987, ch 22, §1; SL 2014, ch 90, §2; SL 2019, ch 2, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-25-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-3 - Minutes of proceedings--Availability to public--Violation as misdemeanor.

1-25-3. Minutes of proceedings--Availability to public--Violation as misdemeanor.The state shall keep detailed minutes of the proceedings of all regular or special meetings. The minutes required in this section shall report how each individual member voted on any motion on which a roll call vote is taken. The minutes shall be available for inspection by the public at all times at the principal place of business of the board or commission. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1953, ch 307; SDC Supp 1960, §55.2917; SL 1966, ch 165, §16; SL 1980, ch 24, §11; SL 1996, ch 9, §1; SL 2015, ch 12, §1; SL 2019, ch 3, §8.
SD Codified L § 1-25-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-6 - Duty of state's attorney on receipt of complaint alleging chapter violation.

1-25-6. Duty of state's attorney on receipt of complaint alleging chapter violation.If a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter is made pursuant to §23A-2-1, the state's attorney shall take one of the following actions:(1)Prosecute the case pursuant to Title 23A;(2)Determine that there is no merit to prosecuting the case. Upon doing so, the state's attorney shall send a copy of the complaint and any investigation file to the attorney general. The attorney general shall use the information for statistical purposes and may publish abstracts of such information, including the name of the government body involved for purposes of public education; or(3)Send the complaint and any investigation file to the South Dakota Open Meetings Commission for further action. Source: SL 2004, ch 19, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-25-6.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-6.1 - Duty of state's attorney on receipt of complaint alleging violation by board of county commissioners.

1-25-6.1. Duty of state's attorney on receipt of complaint alleging violation by board of county commissioners.If a complaint alleges a violation of this chapter by a board of county commissioners, the state's attorney shall take one of the following actions:(1)Prosecute the case pursuant to Title 23A;(2)Determine that there is no merit to prosecuting the case. The attorney general shall use the information for statistical purposes and may publish abstracts of the information as provided by §1-25-6;(3)Send the complaint and any investigation file to the South Dakota Open Meetings Commission for further action; or(4)Refer the complaint to another state's attorney or to the attorney general for action pursuant to §1-25-6. Source: SL 2010, ch 6, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-25-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-7 - Consideration by commission of complaint or written submissions alleging chapter violation--Findings--Public censure.

1-25-7. Consideration by commission of complaint or written submissions alleging chapter violation--Findings--Public censure.Upon receiving a referral from a state's attorney or the attorney general, the South Dakota Open Meetings Commission shall examine the complaint and investigatory file submitted by the state's attorney or the attorney general and shall also consider signed written submissions by the persons or entities that are directly involved. Based on the investigatory file submitted by the state's attorney or the attorney general and any written responses, the commission shall issue a written determination on whether the conduct violates this chapter, including a statement of the reasons therefor and findings of fact on each issue and conclusions of law necessary for the proposed decision. The final decision shall be made by a majority of the commission members, with each member's vote set forth in the written decision. The final decision shall be filed with the attorney general and shall be provided to the public entity and or public officer involved, the state's attorney, and any person that has made a written request for such determinations. If the commission finds a violation of this chapter, the commission shall issue a public reprimand to the offending official or governmental entity. However, no violation found by the commission may be subsequently prosecuted by the state's attorney or the attorney general. All findings and public censures of the commission shall be public records pursuant to §1-27-1. Sections 1-25-6 to 1-25-9, inclusive, are not subject to the provisions of chapter 1-26. Source: SL 2004, ch 19, §2; SL 2010, ch 6, §2.
SD Codified L § 1-25-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-8 - Open Meeting Commission--Appointment of members--Chair.

1-25-8. Open Meeting Commission--Appointment of members--Chair.The South Dakota Open Meeting Commission shall be comprised of five state's attorneys appointed by the attorney general. Each commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the attorney general. A chair of the commission shall be chosen annually from the membership of the commission by a majority of its members. Source: SL 2004, ch 19, §3.
SD Codified L § 1-25-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-9 - Limitations on participation by commission members.

1-25-9. Limitations on participation by commission members.No member of the commission may participate as part of the commission or vote on any action regarding a violation of this chapter if that member reported or was involved in the initial investigation, is an attorney for anyone who reported or was involved in the initial investigation, or represents or serves as a member of the governmental entity about whom the referral is made. The provisions of this section do not preclude a commission member from otherwise serving on the commission for other matters referred to the commission. Source: SL 2004, ch 19, §4.
SD Codified L § 1-25-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-10 - State Investment Council may discuss certain matters in executive session .

1-25-10. State Investment Council may discuss certain matters in executive session.The State Investment Council, in executive session, may discuss and consider any document or information exempt from public disclosure requirements under the provisions of subdivision 1-27-1.6(5). Source: SL 2010, ch 7, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-25-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-11 - Recording of open official meeting to be permitted.

1-25-11. Recording of open official meeting to be permitted.No public body may prevent a person from recording, through audio or video technology, an official meeting as long as the recording is reasonable, obvious, and not disruptive. This section does not apply to meetings closed to the public pursuant to specific law. Source: SL 2016, ch 11, §1; SL 2019, ch 3, §9.
SD Codified L § 1-25-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25 - Meetings Of Public Agencies|Section 1-25-12 - Definitions.

1-25-12. Definitions.Terms used in this chapter mean:(1)"Political subdivision," any association, authority, board, commission, committee, council, task force, school district, county, city, town, township, or other local government entity that is created or appointed by statute, ordinance, or resolution and is vested with the authority to exercise any sovereign power derived from state law;(2)"Public body," any political subdivision and the state;(3)"Official meeting," any meeting of a quorum of a public body at which official business or public policy of that public body is discussed or decided by the public body, whether in person or by means of teleconference;(4)"Teleconference," information exchanged by any audio, video, or electronic medium, including the internet;(5)"State," each board, commission, department, or agency of the State of South Dakota. The term, state, does not include the Legislature. Source: SL 2019, ch 3, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-25A-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25A - Broadcast Announcements By Public Agencies|Section 1-25A-1 - Purchase of advertising time permitted for public announcements.

1-25A-1. Purchase of advertising time permitted for public announcements.Any office, agency, board, or commission of this state or any of its counties, townships or municipalities is hereby authorized to purchase radio and television advertising time to broadcast any announcement found to be in the public interest. Source: SL 1973, ch 17.
SD Codified L § 1-25A-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 25A - Broadcast Announcements By Public Agencies|Section 1-25A-2 - Broadcast not equivalent of legal notice.

1-25A-2. Broadcast not equivalent of legal notice.Nothing in §1-25A-1 shall authorize the purchase of radio and television advertising time to broadcast any legal notice which is required to be given by law, nor shall it be construed to give radio and television legal publication status. Source: SL 1973, ch 17.
SD Codified L § 1-26-1.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 26 - Administrative Procedure And Rules|Section 1-26-1.1 - Interim Rules Review Committee created--Composition--Appointments--Terms of office--Vacancies.

1-26-1.1. Interim Rules Review Committee created--Composition--Appointments--Terms of office--Vacancies.There is hereby created a legislative committee of six members, no more than four of whom shall be of the same political party, which shall be designated the Interim Rules Review Committee. The committee shall be composed of three members of the Senate to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate and three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives and no more than two senators and two representatives shall be of the same political party. Members shall be appointed prior to the adjournment of each regular session in odd-numbered years and shall serve for two-year terms ending at noon on the second Tuesday in January in each odd-numbered year; however, members shall serve until their successors are appointed. Vacancies on the committee shall be filled by the original appointing authority for the remainder of the term. A vacancy shall exist whenever a committee member ceases to be a member of the Legislature. Source: SL 1972, ch 8, §1; SL 1975, ch 16, §9; SL 1983, ch 13, §1; SL 2005, ch 17, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-26-1.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 26 - Administrative Procedure And Rules|Section 1-26-1.2 - Chair of rules review committee--Schedule of meetings--Compensation of members--Secretary.

1-26-1.2. Chair of rules review committee--Schedule of meetings--Compensation of members--Secretary.The interim rules review committee shall choose a chair from its members and prescribe its rules of procedure. Meetings of the committee shall be at the call of the chair or a majority of the committee.On or before the first Monday following the last day of the legislative session, the committee and the agencies shall determine a schedule of dates for meetings to be held during the following twelve months. However, the committee is not required to hold a meeting if no proposed rules have been filed pursuant to subdivision 1-26-6(4) prior to the meeting.The committee shall review all proposed agency rules and make recommendations to the agencies regarding rules and legislation authorizing rules and to the Legislature regarding administrative law. All meetings, regular or special, shall be open to the public and any interested person may be heard and present evidence.Members of the committee shall be compensated for their attendance at meetings and for time spent in conduct of committee business at rates established by the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council. The director of the Legislative Research Council, or one or more persons from the director's office, shall act as secretary to the committee, or the committee may employ a secretary. Source: SL 1972, ch 8, §2; SL 1974, ch 16, §3; SL 1989, ch 16, §1; SL 1990, ch 20, §1; SL 2000, ch 4, §3.
SD Codified L § 1-26-1.3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 26 - Administrative Procedure And Rules|Section 1-26-1.3 - Delegation of duties by director.

1-26-1.3. Delegation of duties by director.The director may delegate the duties imposed by this chapter to other persons in the Legislative Research Council's office. Each person to whom the duties are delegated has the same power and authority as the director for the purposes of this chapter. The papers specifying the delegation of duties shall be filed with the secretary of state. Source: SL 1977, ch 13, §11; SL 1989, ch 16, §2; SL 2009, ch 9, §1.
SD Codified L § 1-26-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 26 - Administrative Procedure And Rules|Section 1-26-2 - Agency materials available for public inspection--Derogatory materials.

1-26-2. Agency materials available for public inspection--Derogatory materials.Each agency shall make available for public inspection all rules, final orders, decisions, opinions, intra-agency memoranda, together with all other materials, written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted, or used by the agency in the discharge of its functions. An agency shall hold confidential materials derogatory to a person but such information shall be made available to the person to whom it relates. Source: SDC 1939, §55.1203; SL 1966, ch 159, §2; SL 1972, ch 8, §4.
SD Codified L § 1-26-2.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 1 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 26 - Administrative Procedure And Rules|Section 1-26-2.1 - Small business impact statements--Content.

1-26-2.1. Small business impact statements--Content.An agency shall, when submitting any proposed rule that will have a direct impact on small business, prepare an impact statement that includes the following:(1)A narrative explanation in plain, easy-to-read language of the effect of the rule on small business, the basis for its enactments, and why the rule is needed;(2)An identification and estimate of the number of small businesses subject to the proposed rule;(3)The projected reporting and recordkeeping required for compliance with the proposed rule, including the types of professional skills necessary for preparation of the report or record;(4)A statement of the probable effect on impacted small business; and(5)A description of any less intrusive or less costly alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed rule.An agency is only required to use readily available information and existing resources to prepare the impact statement. Source: SL 2004, ch 20, §2; SL 2006, ch 8, §1.