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SD Codified L § 3-23-7.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 23 - Conflicts Of Interest|Section 3-23-7.2 - Officials with contract authority--Exclusions from interest in or direct benefit from contract.

3-23-7.2. Officials with contract authority--Exclusions from interest in or direct benefit from contract. A person described in §3-23-6 does not derive a direct benefit from or have an interest in a contract:(1)Based solely on the value associated with the person's publicly-traded investments or holdings, or the investments or holdings of any other person with whom the board member, business manager, chief financial officer, superintendent, or chief executive officer lives or commingles assets;(2)By participating in a vote or a decision in which the person's only interest arises from an act of general application;(3)Based on the person receiving income as an employee or independent contractor of a party with whom the school district or cooperative education service unit has a contract, unless the person receives compensation or a promotion directly attributable to the contract, or unless the person is employed by the party as a board member, executive officer, or other person working for the party in an area related to the contract;(4)If the contract is for the sale of goods or services, or for maintenance or repair services, in the regular course of business at a price at or below a price offered to all customers;(5)If the contract is subject to a public bidding process;(6)If the contract is with the official depository as set forth in §6-1-3;(7)Based solely on the person receiving nominal income or compensation, a per diem authorized by law or reimbursement for actual expenses incurred; or(8)If the contract or multiple contracts with the same party within a twelve-month period with whom the school district or cooperative education service unit contracts is in an amount less than five thousand dollars. Source: SL 2017, ch 31, §13; SL 2021, ch 73, § 26.
SD Codified L § 3-23-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 23 - Conflicts Of Interest|Section 3-23-8 - Officials with contract authority--Authorizing interest in or direct benefit from contract.

3-23-8. Officials with contract authority--Authorizing interest in or direct benefit from contract. A school district or cooperative education service unit may authorize a person described in §3-23-6 to derive a direct benefit from a contract if:(1)The person has provided full written disclosure to the agency, district, or unit governing board of all parties to the contract, the person's role in the contract, the purpose or objective of the contract, the consideration or benefit conferred or agreed to be conferred upon each party, and the duration of the contract;(2)The governing board finds that the terms of the contract are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest; and(3)Any request for authorization or governing board action are public records. The official minutes of the governing board shall include any governing board action on each request for authorization and shall be filed with the auditor-general and attorney general.A person described in §3-23-6 who has an interest in a contract pursuant to §3-23-7.1 shall disclose the existence of a contract in which the person has an interest and the person's role in the contract but no governing board authorization is required for the person to have an interest in the contract. Disclosure shall also be made at the annual reorganization meeting if the contract extends into consecutive fiscal years. The interest disclosure shall be included in the official minutes of the governing board.Any person receiving a direct benefit from a contract and requesting an authorization pursuant to §3-23-8 shall make the request prior to entering into any contract that requires disclosure or within forty-five days after entering into the contract that requires disclosure. Any authorization by the governing board requires no further disclosure or authorization unless the contract extends into consecutive fiscal years. If the contract extends into consecutive fiscal years, disclosure shall be made annually at the annual reorganization meeting but no new authorization is required. If the entity rejects any request for authorization, the contract is voidable and subject to disgorgement pursuant to §3-23-9 or the person may resign from the school district or cooperative education service unit.No board member of a school district or cooperative education service unit may participate in or vote upon a decision of a school district or cooperative education service unit relating to a matter in which the member derives a direct benefit. Source: SL 2016, ch 33, §8; SL 2017, ch 31, §14; SL 2017, ch 74, §2; SL 2021, ch 73, § 27.
SD Codified L § 3-23-8.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 23 - Conflicts Of Interest|Section 3-23-8.1 - Written conflict of interest policy.

3-23-8.1. Written conflict of interest policy. Each school district or cooperative education service unit shall develop a written conflict of interest policy, including any disclosure and authorization form that includes the list of any disclosable interest in contracts or direct benefits covered by this chapter. Source: SL 2017, ch 31, §15; SL 2021, ch 73, § 28.
SD Codified L § 3-23-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 23 - Conflicts Of Interest|Section 3-23-9 - Removal of board member or other person from office or employment--Criminal penalties--Disgorgement--Voidable contract.

3-23-9. Removal of board member or other person from office or employment--Criminal penalties--Disgorgement--Voidable contract.Any person who knowingly violates §§3-23-6 to 3-23-8, inclusive, shall be removed from office or employment and is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any person who knowingly violates §§3-23-6 to 3-23-8, inclusive, and is also guilty of theft under chapter 22-30A, shall be penalized at the next greater class of penalty prescribed by chapters 22-6 and 22-30A. No person described in §3-23-6 who has submitted a good faith disclosure or request for authorization pursuant to §3-23-8 may be convicted of a crime under this chapter. Any benefit to a person derived from the person's knowing violation of §§3-23-6 to 3-23-8, inclusive, is subject to disgorgement . Any contract made in violation of §§3-23-6 to 3-23-8, inclusive, is voidable by the governing body of the local service agency, school district, or cooperative education service unit. Source: SL 2016, ch 33, §9; SL 2017, ch 31, §16; SL 2017, ch 74, §3.
SD Codified L § 3-23-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 23 - Conflicts Of Interest|Section 3-23-10 - Authorities, boards, and commissions subject to chapter.

3-23-10. Authorities, boards, and commissions subject to chapter.The following authorities, boards, or commissions are subject to this chapter:(1)South Dakota Building Authority;(2)Board of Economic Development;(3)South Dakota Housing Development Authority;(4)South Dakota Health and Education Facilities Authority;(5)Science and Technology Authority Board of Directors;(6)South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority;(7)South Dakota Commission on Gaming;(8)South Dakota Lottery Commission;(9)State Brand Board;(10)Game, Fish and Parks Commission;(11)Banking Commission;(12)Board of Trustees of the South Dakota Retirement System;(13)Aeronautics Commission;(14)South Dakota State Railroad Board;(15)Transportation Commission;(16)South Dakota Board of Education Standards;(17)Board of Regents;(18)Board of Pardons and Paroles;(19)Board of Minerals and Environment;(20)Board of Water and Natural Resources;(21)South Dakota Railroad Authority;(22)Board of Water Management; and(23)Board of Technical Education. Source: SL 2016, ch 33, §10; SL 2017, ch 81, §§57, 59.
SD Codified L § 3-24-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-1 - State Government Accountability Board established .

3-24-1. State Government Accountability Board established.There is hereby created a State Government Accountability Board to be composed of four members appointed by the Governor. Each member to be appointed shall be a former or retired circuit court judge or Supreme Court Justice. No more than two of the appointed members may be of the same political party. All appointees are subject to confirmation by the Senate and no appointee may be a member of the Legislature during the member's term on the board. The term for a board member is five years and a board member may only be removed for good cause. Good cause to remove a member is conduct such as: malfeasance or misfeasance in office, neglect of duty, corrupt conduct, gross incompetency, or active partisanship. A vacancy in the board's membership shall be filled by the Governor within thirty days of the event causing the vacancy. If a vacancy occurs before a term expires, the new member shall serve for the remaining portion of the unexpired term. If the Senate is not in session at the time the appointment is made, the appointee may serve until the Senate has the opportunity to consider the appointment. The per diem and expenses of the board are the same as the per diem and expenses for members of interim committees of the Legislature. The Governor may appoint a temporary board member if a member is recused or otherwise unavailable to participate. A temporary appointment is not subject to confirmation by the Senate. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §1; SL 2019, ch 26, §1.
SD Codified L § 3-24-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-2 - Terms of office .

3-24-2. Terms of office.The initial appointments for the members of the board are temporary and staggered with one member serving two years, one member serving three years, one member serving four years, and one member serving five years. Each member's initial term is to be determined by the Governor. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §2.
SD Codified L § 3-24-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-3 - Review and investigation of allegations of misconduct.

3-24-3. Review and investigation of allegations of misconduct.The State Government Accountability Board may review and investigate any person holding a statewide office, as defined in §12-27-1, and employees of the executive branch of the state regarding:(1)Allegations of impropriety related to any contract, grant, or loan with any public entity that provides the authority to any other entity to expend public funds;(2)Documents filed under chapter 3-23 or alleged violations relating to conflicts of interest;(3)Allegations of a direct or indirect interest in a contract in violation of the constitution or law;(4)Allegations of malfeasance;(5)Allegations of misappropriation of public funds;(6)Allegations of use of false instruments to obtain public funds;(7)Allegations of theft or embezzlement of public funds;(8)Allegations of bribery; or(9)Allegations of use of public money not authorized by law or in violation of the constitution.The board may establish its own procedures, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and take sworn testimony. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §3.
SD Codified L § 3-24-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-4 - Information, reports, and complaints to board--Confidentiality of records .

3-24-4. Information, reports, and complaints to board--Confidentiality of records.Any person acting in good faith may:(1)Furnish information to the board relating to suspected, anticipated, or completed violations of a corrupt act relating to any subdivision in §3-24-3;(2)File a report with the board; or(3)File a complaint with the board alleging a violation of any subdivision of §3-24-3.The information, reports, or complaints and the investigative records and files of the board are confidential and not a public record according to chapter 1-27 until the board votes in favor of conducting a contested case hearing. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §4.
SD Codified L § 3-24-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-5 - Referral to Division of Criminal Investigation--Referral to state's attorney or attorney general.

3-24-5. Referral to Division of Criminal Investigation--Referral to state's attorney or attorney general.The board may refer any information, report, or complaint it receives to the Division of Criminal Investigation for investigation. If, based on the information, report, or complaint, the board has reasonable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, the matter shall be referred to the Division of Criminal Investigation. If the Division of Criminal Investigation has cause to believe that a law has been violated, the division shall refer the matter to a state's attorney or the attorney general for prosecution. If an investigation does not reveal sufficient facts to support a criminal prosecution, the Division of Criminal Investigation shall refer the matter back to the board for the board's consideration. If the Division of Criminal Investigation determines that the information, report, or complaint is frivolous, it shall communicate this determination to the board in writing and the board may close the matter. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §5.
SD Codified L § 3-24-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-6 - Immunity of person acting in good faith--Civil actions .

3-24-6. Immunity of person acting in good faith--Civil actions.A person acting in good faith is immune from civil liability for furnishing information, filing a report, or making a complaint. If a civil action is commenced against a person for damages related to furnishing information, filing a report, or making a complaint and the court determines that the person acted in good faith, the person may recover costs or disbursements under chapter 15-17 including reasonable attorney's fees. However, if the court determines that the person furnishing information, filing a report, or making a complaint did not act in good faith, the person who commenced the civil action may recover costs or disbursements under chapter 15-17, including reasonable attorney's fees, from the person who did not act in good faith. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §6.
SD Codified L § 3-24-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-7 - Contested case hearing .

3-24-7. Contested case hearing.If a majority of the members of the board vote that there is sufficient information to believe that a statewide office holder or executive branch employee has engaged in misconduct related to any subdivision of §3-24-3, the board shall conduct a contested case hearing according to chapter 1-26 to afford the accused person the opportunity to respond to the allegation. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §7.
SD Codified L § 3-24-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-8 - Determination of misconduct .

3-24-8. Determination of misconduct.At the conclusion of the contested case hearing before the board, if the board determines by a majority vote of the board that a violation has occurred, the board may:(1)Issue a public or private reprimand;(2)Direct a person to engage in coursework or community service; or(3)Make a specific recommendation to the Governor. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §8.
SD Codified L § 3-24-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-9 - Status update from board.

3-24-9. Status update from board.A person who has submitted information, a report, or complaint to the board pursuant to §3-24-4 may request a status update from the board. The board shall respond in writing. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §9.
SD Codified L § 3-24-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-10 - Annual report by board.

3-24-10. Annual report by board.The board shall annually report to the people, the Governor, and the Legislature on its activities. The report shall include data regarding any allegations of violations of subdivisions of §3-24-3, including the number of reports filed, complaints received, number of unique persons filing complaints or reports, and hearings conducted by the board. The board may not disclose information that is not subject to disclosure under chapter 1-27 or pursuant to §3-24-4. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §10.
SD Codified L § 3-24-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 24 - State Government Accountability Board|Section 3-24-11 - Administrative and budgetary support--Staff.

3-24-11. Administrative and budgetary support--Staff.The State Government Accountability Board is attached to the Office of the Attorney General for administrative and budgetary support. In order to review and investigate any alleged violation of the subdivisions listed in §3-24-3, the board may employ staff as it deems necessary. Source: SL 2017, ch 32, §11.
SD Codified L § 4-1-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration|Chapter 01 - State Board Of Finance|Section 4-1-1 - Composition of State Board of Finance--Quorum--Chairman and secretary.

4-1-1. Composition of State Board of Finance--Quorum--Chairman and secretary.The State Board of Finance shall consist of the Governor, state treasurer, secretary of state, state auditor, attorney general, commissioner of school and public lands, commissioner of finance and management, and commissioner of administration, any five of whom shall constitute a quorum. The Governor shall be chairman of the board and the secretary of state its secretary. Source: SL 1909, ch 229, §1; SL 1911, ch 234, §1; RC 1919, §6872; SL 1923, ch 278, §1; SL 1925, ch 115, ch II, art VI, §3; SL 1925, ch 280; SDC 1939, §55.2001; SL 1943, ch 257, §10; SL 1972, ch 24; SL 1979, ch 31.
SD Codified L § 4-1-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration|Chapter 01 - State Board Of Finance|Section 4-1-2 - Record of proceedings open to public--Meetings of board.

4-1-2. Record of proceedings open to public--Meetings of board.A record of the proceedings of the State Board of Finance shall be kept in the Office of the Secretary of State and be open at all times to public inspection. Such board shall meet on the third Tuesday of each month, or more frequently upon the request of the chairman or secretary. Source: SL 1909, ch 229, §1; SL 1911, ch 234, §1; RC 1919, §6872; SL 1923, ch 278, §1; SDC 1939, §55.2001; SL 1943, ch 257, §10.
SD Codified L § 4-1-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration|Chapter 01 - State Board Of Finance|Section 4-1-4 - Administrative direction and supervision by secretary of state--Independent functions retained by board.

4-1-4. Administrative direction and supervision by secretary of state--Independent functions retained by board.The Board of Finance shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the secretary of state, but shall retain the quasi-judicial, quasi-legislative, advisory, other nonadministrative, and special budgetary functions (as defined in §1-32-1) otherwise vested in it and shall exercise those functions independently of the secretary of state. Source: SL 1974, ch 6, §2.
SD Codified L § 4-1-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration|Chapter 01 - State Board Of Finance|Section 4-1-5 - Disqualification of member of board--Selection of replacement.

4-1-5. Disqualification of member of board--Selection of replacement.If any member of the Board of Finance determines himself disqualified from acting on any matter considered under the provisions of this chapter, he shall notify the board of his determination in writing. Upon receipt of the determination of disqualification, the remaining members of the Board of Finance shall select, by a majority vote, a replacement. The individual selected to replace a disqualified member of the Board of Finance shall have all the powers and duties of a regular member of the board with respect to the matter before the board that caused the regular member to disqualify himself. Source: SL 1982, ch 43.
SD Codified L § 4-2-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration|Chapter 02 - Department Of Legislative Audit|Section 4-2-1 - Department continued--Seal.

4-2-1. Department continued--Seal.The department of the state government known as the Department of Legislative Audit is hereby continued. It shall have a seal containing the words: "South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit." Source: SL 1943, ch 258, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §55.2901; SL 1974, ch 37, §1.
SD Codified L § 4-2-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration|Chapter 02 - Department Of Legislative Audit|Section 4-2-2 - Qualifications and appointment of auditor-general--Term--Vacancies.

4-2-2. Qualifications and appointment of auditor-general--Term--Vacancies.The powers and duties of the Department of Legislative Audit shall be executed and performed by and under the direction of an auditor-general who shall be an experienced public accountant, and who shall be appointed to the Office of Auditor-General by a concurrent resolution of the two houses of the State Legislature. The term of office of the auditor-general shall be eight years and until the appointment and qualification of his successor. Should the office be vacant when the Legislature is not in session, the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall appoint an auditor-general to serve until the next legislative session and the appointment and qualification of his successor. Source: SL 1943, ch 258, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.2902; SL 1966, ch 165, §1; SL 1968, ch 205, §1.
SD Codified L § 4-2-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration|Chapter 02 - Department Of Legislative Audit|Section 4-2-3 - Oath and bond of auditor-general--Responsibility to Legislature--Scope of responsibility.

4-2-3. Oath and bond of auditor-general--Responsibility to Legislature--Scope of responsibility.The auditor-general shall qualify by taking and filing the oath and giving bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars, pursuant to chapters 3-1 and 3-5. He shall be responsible to the Legislature for proper performance of the duties herein prescribed. He shall be responsible for the faithful compliance with all appropriations and use of funds provided by the state or under its control. Source: SL 1943, ch 258, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.2902; SL 1966, ch 165, §1; SL 1968, ch 205, §1.
SD Codified L § 4-2-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration|Chapter 02 - Department Of Legislative Audit|Section 4-2-4 - Salary of auditor-general.

4-2-4. Salary of auditor-general.The auditor-general's salary shall be set by the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council. Source: SL 1943, ch 258, §2; SL 1951, ch 298; SL 1955, ch 224; SL 1957, ch 262; SL 1959, ch 312; SDC Supp 1960, §55.2902; SL 1961, ch 260; SL 1966, ch 165, §1; SL 1968, ch 205, §1.