The board shall meet in open session at facilities provided by the department at least every three months to conduct parole hearings pursuant to §§ 24-15A-39 and 24-15A-41, for the discussion and adoption of policy, for revocation and recession decisions, to review agenda items, and upon request of the Governor, make recommendation for pardon, commutation, reprieve, or remission of fines or forfeitures. A properly furnished room shall be made available by the department for hearings before the board. All officers and employees of the department shall at all times cooperate with the board and the executive director of the board, give access to all inmates, and furnish such information as the board and the director may request pertaining to the performance of their duties.
SDCL 24-15A-12