S.D. Codified Laws § 7-7-1.4

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 7-7-1.4 - Appointment-Coroner

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 7-7-1.1, the board of county commissioners in any county may, by resolution, appoint a coroner who shall serve at the pleasure of such board. However, no board of county commissioners may exercise the authority granted pursuant to this section unless:

(1) Not later than the April first preceding the election for coroner, the board, by resolution, adopts the appointment option; and

(2) The appointment of any appointed coroner may not take effect until the expiration of the term of office of any duly elected coroner.

SDCL 7-7-1.4

SL 1985, ch 49; SL 2021, ch 35, §1; SL 2023, ch 22, §1.

Amended by S.L. 2023, ch. 22,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 35,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2021.