Board members shall refrain from taking part in any proceeding in which a judge, similarly situated, would be required to abstain. In the event of recusal of attorney members of the board, the president of the State Bar shall appoint active members of the State Bar, preferably members with previous service on the board, to restore the board to full membership. In the event of the recusal of the lay member, the Chief Justice shall appoint a lay person having the qualifications set forth in § 16-19-24. Each such member shall fulfill all the responsibilities of the board member replaced.
SDCL 16-19-28