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MUNICIPALITIES The Magazine of the South Dakota Municipal League

January 2022 | Volume 88 | Number 7

Legislative Session 2022 Jan. 11-March 10 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Carrying Your Message to the Capitol ►p. 9 How an Idea Becomes Law ►p. 10 Tracking Bills ►p. 11 Legislative Calendar ►p. 12 Directory of 2022 Legislators ►p. 13

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SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

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Oﬃcial Monthly Publication | Member of National League of Cities Managing Editor: Yvonne A. Taylor | Editor: Emilie Miller

Features

Dist. 6 | Rick Boschee Mayor, Bowdle

LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2022 Email Updates; Session Contacts ................ 8 Carrying Your Message to the Capitol.......... 9 How an Idea Becomes Law ........................ 10 How to Look Up Bill Details ........................ 11 Legislative Calendar ................................... 12 Rib Dinner/Municipal Day ........................... 12 2022 Legislators by District ........................ 13 Municipal Tax Payments .................................. 16 State Holidays; State Rates............................. 16 Homeland Security Grants Open..................... 19 NLC Fiscal Recovery Funds Playbook ............ 20 Police Chiefs' & Sheriffs' Awards Open ........... 25 Municipal Elections Q & A ............................... 26 2022 Municipal Election Calendar ................... 34 Deadwood Fund Grants Open......................... 37

Dist. 7 | Gary Weismantel Mayor, Herreid

Columns

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City

DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 | Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster

1st VICE PRESIDENT Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton

Dist. 2 | Paullyn Carey Finance Director, Huron Dist. 3 | Dawn Murphy Finance Oﬃcer, Tea

2nd VICE PRESIDENT Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka TRUSTEES Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall

Dist. 4 | Rebecca Brunsing City Administrator, Wagner Dist. 5 | Renae Phinney Board President, Ree Heights

Dist. 8 | Brittany Smith City Administrator, Philip

Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe PAST PRESIDENT Debbra Houseman Finance Oﬃcer, Lake Andes

Dist. 9 | Laurie Woodward Finance Oﬃcer, Custer Dist. 10 | Michelle DeNeui Finance Oﬃcer, Spearfish

LEAGUE STAFF Yvonne Taylor Executive Director Sandi Larson Director of Risk Sharing Services Lori Martinec Director of Research and Training Chris Hill Director of Municipal Electric Services Emilie Miller Director of Marketing and Communications Lori Butler Director of Finance Carla McGregor Accounting Assistant Lisa Nold Oﬃce Manager SD Public Assurance Alliance David Pfeifle Executive Director Lynn Bren Deputy Director Kristina Peterson Underwriter Paytra Nichols Underwriter Jerry Krambeck Member Services Representative Deb Corkill Executive Assistant sdmunicipalleague.org | 1.800.658.3633 | Fax: 605.224.8655

Director’s Notes ................................................. 4 President’s Report ............................................. 5 SDMEA Hometown Power............................... 18 Risk-Sharing News .......................................... 22 SDPAA News ................................................... 36 Washington Report | Sen. Rounds .................. 40

In every issue SDML Events Calendar ..................................... 6 Directory Updates ............................................ 20 Hometown Happenings ................................... 21 City Highlight | Pierre/Fort Pierre ..................... 24 Classifieds ....................................................... 42 Municipal Calendar .......................................... 49 SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES (ISSN 0300-6182, USPS 503-120) is the oﬃcial publication of the South Dakota Municipal League, published monthly at 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532, phone 605-2248654. This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. Periodical postage paid at Pierre, South Dakota, and additional mailing oﬃces. Non-member subscriptions are available for $30 annually. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the South Dakota Municipal League. Postmaster: Send address changes to SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532. Please recycle this magazine.

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COLUMN

DIRECTOR’S NOTES YVONNE TAYLOR

As an English major, it is embarrassing to admit I’ve never read To Kill a Mockingbird – but I was recently lucky enough to see the play. That doesn’t have much to do with anything except for the line and theme, said by Scout, which transforms a courtroom’s “All Rise” into a call for us all to rise as people: we need to be better, and soon. It is amazing to me how much time we spend dividing ourselves up into ever-smaller groups. By sex, color, national heritage, years in the US, meat eaters, religious aﬃliation, vegans, accents, and whether your chislic is

beef or lamb. Do you eat lutefisk? I do. Are we going to argue about that? As a typical independent-minded South Dakotan, I think most of this is none of my business. You be you, let me be, and we are all okay. In South Dakota if we meet someone and can’t find a common acquaintance or relative within three questions, the person we’re talking to isn’t from here. We go out of our way to find common ground. We help people out, give them directions. (Mt. Rushmore is west!) We certainly aren’t the root of this nation’s problems, but we all divide ourselves some and look at others based on whatever ideas we have buried within us. We need to call those out, be kind to each other and the strangers we meet. ALL RISE. ■

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT STEVE ALLENDER

The importance of working together Public officials and public employees have a tough job: attempting to provide a wide spectrum of essential services to a broad community of customers who may or may not want the service in the first place. In addition to this, our customers fund these services, whether they want to or not. Government has a unique business plan. To make things even more confusing, there are a variety of separate government entities who provide the services: public schools, municipalities, counties, state and federal. If that doesn’t make it confusing enough, our customers don’t always understand which entity provides which service. I routinely get calls or emails because someone has a concern with the school board member or a highway patrol trooper or that the line at the county treasurers office was too long. This is not something we measure, but I would venture a guess that 50% of our constituents do not understand who does what. Sound like a mess? Of course it is. There’s one final component to government that makes it difficult: government entities typically do not work together when serving our constituents. There is sometimes a virtual war between the many different government entities who provide service to the same people. It should be up to us to break down these walls for the good of our communities. This idea is challenging for government employees because their entities have been built to operate independently, and to some extent at the exclusion of other entities. There is a missed opportunity in failing to see the bigger picture of government services. In my experience, the best place to start cooperative efforts are between city, county, state and federal law-enforcement agencies. There are many reasons why cooperation is better for

the taxpayer and the narrow focus of law enforcement is a good place to practice cooperative relationships. I’m not saying it’s realistic for City Hall to sell license plates, or for the State to accept payment for a city water bill, but there are many places cooperation can be beneficial to all: areas like uniform building permits, zoning in the one-mile jurisdiction, human services, building maintenance, sewer or water systems, road maintenance… the list goes on. One of my favorite sayings comes when someone states “it doesn’t work that way.” In response, I like to say “you’re only saying that because it’s never been done before.” There is great value in delivering services to constituents, but that value comes from the creativity, ingenuity and dedication of our public employees. We can do a good job for citizens if we stay within our boundaries and don’t change anything. But we can do an outstanding job if we allow ourselves to be flexible and work together where possible. The constituents benefit, but we will also find out, our employees benefit as well. Recently, the SDML Board of Directors and the Board of the SD Association of County Commissioners had a joint meeting. Among other things, we discussed cooperation and heard some positive examples how we can work together. There’s much room for improvement, and realistically this issue will take a couple of generations to substantially change. The time to start is now. ■ sdmunicipalleague.org | 1.800.658.3633

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2022 SD LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS Pierre

SD POLICE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING Ft. Pierre

ANNUAL REPORT WORKSHOP SMALL CITIES Webinar

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SDML BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Ft. Pierre LEGISLATIVE RIB DINNER Fort Pierre MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE Pierre

MAR 3

ELECTION WORKSHOP #3 Webinar

ELECTION WORKSHOP #4 Webinar

ELECTION WORKSHOP #5 Webinar

ELECTION WORKSHOP #6 Webinar

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NLC CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE Washington, DC

DISTRICT 3 MEETING Vermillion

DISTRICT 2 MEETING DeSmet

DISTRICT 1 MEETING Webster

DISTRICT 5 MEETING St. Lawrence

DISTRICT 7 MEETING Herreid

DISTRICT 6 MEETING Groton

DISTRICT 4 MEETING Plankinton

DISTRICT 8 MEETING Philip

DISTRICT 9 MEETING New Underwood

DISTRICT 10 MEETING Deadwood

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POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Fort Pierre

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SDML ANNUAL CONFERENCE Watertown

NLC CITY SUMMIT Kansas City, MO

SDML / COUNTY ASSOCIATION JOINT BOARD MEETING Pierre

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Carrying Your Message to the Capitol Keeping your legislators informed on the needs of South Dakota’s cities and seeing that the South Dakota Legislature meets those needs is up to you. When you get involved in the legislative process and share your expertise and experiences with your legislators, your city and all cities have a stronger voice. No one knows your city or town better than you do. And, therefore, no one can do a better job of telling your elected representative what works and what does not work for your community than you can.

Develop a positive working relationship with your legislator • Regularly meet with your legislators to update them on key legislative issues. • Invite legislators to city council meetings and explain your issues and what your city faces. • Include legislators in important local events. • Give credit when credit is due. • Hold legislators accountable for their positions.

There are several methods for local elected oﬃcials to advocate issues before their lawmakers. The more personal and direct the method, the greater the influence. Keep these tips in mind to help make your meetings with legislators more effective. ►

Have a specific agenda When meeting with your legislator, know what steps the legislator can take to address the city’s concerns and be specific about what action you would like to have taken. Be prepared to present your case firmly and succinctly, supported by specific examples of the impact of the pending action on your community. You should also be prepared to respond to counter arguments or alternative suggestions. Connect your community to the issue Make a clear connection between what you are asking for and the needs of your citizens. Be responsive Provide additional information quickly, if asked.

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Say thank you Follow up the conversation with a thank you letter. In your thank you letter, summarize the key points of the discussion and spell out areas of agreement and disagreement. Indicate that you will be back in touch soon to check on the progress. Keep the League informed Send copies of your correspondence with legislators to the League. League staff can work more effectively with your legislators when we know what you’ve said and received in return. ■

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x A bill is simply an idea that someone would like to see become law.

x The drafting of the idea into a bill is done by the Legislative Research Council, the permanent, nonpartisan staff of the Legislature.

x A bill is given to the Chief Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate and is assigned a number. If the bill is sponsored by a Senator, it is a Senate Bill. If the bill is sponsored by a Representative, it is a House Bill.

x A committee's responsibility is to examine a bill carefully, take testimony for and against the bill, and decide what to do with the bill.

x If a bill reaches the floor, it is debated and voted on by the body.

x If a bill passes both the House and Senate, it is sent to the Governor.

x If it passes, the bill is sent to the other body, where it goes through the same introduction and committee processes.

x If signed by the Governor, the bill becomes law.

x It could be anything from the penalty for committing a crime to the amount of money that can be spent on a state program. x The idea can come from anyone, but only a State Representative or State Senator can take the idea and guide it to final passage through the State Legislature.

x A bill may be filed by any member of the House or Senate, and generally more than one legislator will sponsor a bill. The legislator whose name appears first on the bill is the "prime sponsor."

x The bill is given a First Reading in the "House of Origin". The "House of Origin" is the chamber that sponsored the bill.

x The committee has the following options: Send the bill to the floor with a "Do Pass" recommendation, Amend,

x At a First Reading the bill's number and title are read aloud.

"Table" the bill, which kills the bill, unless the full body orders the committee to send the bill to the floor ("Smoke-Out"), or

x The Senate President Pro tempore or Speaker of the House then assigns the bill to a committee.

Defer the bill to the day after the last Legislative Day, which also kills the bill.

x If vetoed by the Governor, the Legislature has an opportunity to decide whether to override or uphold the veto. x If the Legislature succeeds in overriding the veto, the bill becomes law.

Reprinted from the South Dakota Legislative Research Council https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/72127.pdf

Track a Bill with MyLRC MyLRC is a service of the Legislative Research Council to help keep you informed on what’s happening in the South Dakota Legislature. You can customize the information you receive based on your personal needs. Want to know what bills a specific legislator sponsored? Add them to your My Session Members list. Interested in what a legislative committee is discussing? Have their agendas emailed to you. You can even follow specific bills as they make their way to the Governor’s desk. Sign up for a free account at https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov. ■

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The page defaults to all bills, but there are several tools to help you quickly locate a specific bill: • Select the buttons on the main page to browse all House bills, Senate bills, or by various committees. • Typing in the Filter field allows you to narrow your search by the bill number or by text search. • Text Search (left-side menu) allows you to enter a keyword search by number, title, or bill text. • Subject Index (left-side menu) allows you to browse bills by subject. Once you've located the desired bill, select the linked bill number to bring up that bill’s details page. ►

We've used a 2021 bill for an example to show you the full range of details. You can view bills from previous sessions by selecting the Session tab from the top menu, then Archived.

The bill’s oﬃcial title, sponsors, and subject matter.

The Committee on Local Government at the request of the Bureau of Administration Subjects: Executive/Judiciary Request, Local Government Generally, Procurement of Public Improvements, Public Property, Purchases and Contracts Want to add this bill to one of your tracking lists? Logon to MyLRC Date

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2022 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

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2022 LEGISLATORS BY DISTRICT District

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Sen. Michael Rohl (R) Rep. Jennifer Keintz (D) Rep. Tamara St. John (R)

38635 129th St. | Aberdeen, SD 57401 43890 122nd St. | Eden, SD 57232 702 Old Agency Dr. #142 | Sisseton, SD 57262

605-268-0920

Sen. Brock Greenfield (R) Rep. Lana Greenfield (R) Rep. Kaleb Weis (R)

507 N. Smith St. | Clark, SD 57225 PO Box 143 | Doland, SD 57436 2403 Bunker Dr. | Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-532-4088 605-635-6932

Sen. Al Novstrup (R) Rep. Drew Dennert (R) Rep. Carl Perry (R)

1705 Northview Ln. | Aberdeen, SD 57401 902 S. High St. | Aberdeen, SD 57401 2722 Railroad Circle | Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-360-9711 605-252-1008 605-262-0113

Sen. John Wiik (R) Rep. Fred Deutsch (R) Rep. John Mills (R)

103 3rd Ave. | Big Stone City, SD 57216 16452 449th Ave. | Florence, SD 57235 21730 464th Ave. | Volga, SD 57071

605-541-0106 605-826-4290

Sen. Lee Schoenbeck (R) Rep. Hugh Bartels (R) Rep. Nancy York (R)

419 54th St. SW | Watertown, SD 57201 1244 N. Maple | Watertown, SD 57201 325 5th St. SE | Watertown, SD 57201

605-882-0612 605-886-5460 605-753-6611

Sen. Herman Otten (R) Rep. Aaron Aylward (R) Rep. Ernie Otten (R)

27543 468th Ave. | Lennox, SD 57039 609 Kent St. | Harrisburg, SD 57032 46787 273rd St. | Tea, SD 57064

605-941-1770

Sen. V. J. Smith (R) Rep. Tim Reed (R) Rep. Larry Tidemann (R)

PO Box 742 | Brookings, SD 57006 1409 Whitetail Path | Brookings, SD 57006 251 Indian Hills Rd. | Brookings, SD 57006

605-697-5822 605-691-0452

Sen. Casey Crabtree (R) Rep. Randy Gross (R) Rep. Marli Wiese (R)

115 Woodland Drive | Madison, SD 57042 48006 221st St. | Elkton, SD 57026 520 NE 15th St. | Madison, SD 57042

(605) 291-2767

Sen. Wayne Steinhauer (R) Rep. Rhonda Milstead (R) Rep. Bethany Soye (R)

26581 E. Shore Pl. | Hartford, SD 57033 46273 Park Pl. | Hartford, SD 57033 PO Box 84124 | Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605-526-4269 605-376-3149

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Sen. Maggie Sutton (R) Rep. Doug Barthel (R) Rep. Steven Haugaard (R)

408 N. Linwood Ct. | Sioux Falls, SD 57103 8713 E. Palametto St. | Sioux Falls, SD 57110 47629 258th St. | Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6522

605-929-1592 605-940-5633 605-941-1434

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Sen. Jim Stalzer (R) Rep. Chris Karr (R) Rep. Mark Willadsen (R)

5909 W. Bristol Dr. | Sioux Falls, SD 57106 7421 W. Luke Dr. | Sioux Falls, SD 57106 7712 W. Benelli Cir. | Sioux Falls, SD 57106

605-838-0354 605-695-0391 605-361-6104

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Sen. R. Blake Curd (R) Rep. Arch Beal (R) Rep. Greg Jamison (R)

38 S. Riverview Hts. | Sioux Falls, SD 57105 4001 W. 74th St. | Sioux Falls, SD 57108 6300 S. Grand Prairie Dr. | Sioux Falls, SD 57108

605-331-5890 605-336-3034 605-310-1930

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Sen. Jack Kolbeck (R) Rep. Sue Peterson (R) Rep. Richard Thomason (R)

1124 E. Plum Creek Rd. | Sioux Falls, SD 57105 6405 S. Killarney Cir. | Sioux Falls, SD 57108 4304 S. Pine Cone Pl. | Sioux Falls, SD 57105

605-332-6490 605-371-1668 605-521-4449

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Sen. Larry Zikmund (R) Rep. Erin Healy (D) Rep. Taylor Rehfeldt (R)

2405 E. 52nd St. | Sioux Falls, SD 57103 1509 S. Frederick Dr. | Sioux Falls, SD 57105 2525 E. Old Orchard Trail | Sioux Falls, SD 57103

605-212-9597 605-391-4378

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Sen. Reynold Nesiba (D) Rep. Linda Duba (D) Rep. Jamie Smith (D)

802 S. Willow Avenue | Sioux Falls, SD 57104 421 N. Phillips Ave., Apt. 309 | Sioux Falls, SD 57104 512 N. Euclid Ave. | Sioux Falls, SD 57104

605-371-6311

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Sen. Jim Bolin (R) Rep. David Anderson (R) Rep. Kevin Jensen (R)

403 W. 11th St. | Canton, SD 57013 29177 477th Ave. | Hudson, SD 57034 27808 484th Ave. | Canton, SD 57013

605-261-9669 605-310-1645 605-366-6947

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Sen. Arthur Rusch (R) Rep. Sydney Davis (R) Rep. Richard Vasgaard (R)

PO Box 312 | Vermillion, SD 57069 46838 307th St. | Burbank, SD 57010 28746 462nd Ave. | Centerville, SD 57014

605-624-8723 605-770-7029

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Sen. Jean Hunhoff (R) Rep. Ryan Cwach (D) Rep. Mike Stevens (R)

2511 Mulligan Dr. | Yankton, SD 57078 909 W. 13th St. | Yankton, SD 57078 214 Marina Del Ave. | Yankton, SD 57078

605-665-1463

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Sen. Kyle Schoenfish (R) Rep. Marty Overweg (R) Rep. Kent Peterson (R)

42472 Maxwell Rd. | Scotland, SD 57059 PO Box 24 | New Holland, SD 57364 720 N. Dakota St. | Salem, SD 57058

605-660-6468

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Sen. Joshua Klumb (R) Rep. Lance Koth (R) Rep. Paul Miskimins (R)

1707 Westview Dr. | Mitchell, SD 57301 1311 Firesteel Dr. | Mitchell, SD 57301 1225 Summit Dr. | Mitchell, SD 57301

605-770-3293 605-996-7222

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Sen. Erin Tobin (R) Rep. Rocky Blare (R) Rep. Caleb Finck (R)

31777 US Highway 18 | Winner, SD 57580 31176 269th St. | Ideal, SD 57541 40976 294th St. | Tripp, SD 57376

605-842-1617 605-933-2042

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Sen. David Wheeler (R) Rep. Roger Chase (R) Rep. Lynn Schneider (R)

PO Box 1363 | Huron, SD 57350 20451 398th Ave. | Huron, SD 57350 900 Beach Ave. N.E. | Huron, SD 57350

605-354-2640

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Sen. Bryan Breitling (R) Rep. Spencer Gosch (R) Rep. Charlie Hoffman (R)

1002 W. 5th St. | Miller, SD 57362 104 N. Riverview Dr. | Glenham, SD 57631 34328 106th St. | Eureka, SD 57437

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Sen. Mary Duvall (R) Rep. Will Mortenson (R) Rep. Mike Weisgram (R)

PO Box 453 | Pierre, SD 57501 122 W. Broadway Ave. | Pierre, SD 57501 114 Port Charlotte Ave. | Fort Pierre, SD 57532

605-280-0294

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Sen. Marsha Symens (R) Rep. Jon Hansen (R) Rep. Tom Pischke (R)

1301 Ripple Creek Road, #1 | Dell Rapids, SD 57022 47484 Dells Dr. | Dell Rapids, SD 57022 503 E. 12th St. | Dell Rapids, SD 57022

605-428-3323 605-610-8063 605-999-2948

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Sen. Troy Heinert (D) Rep. Shawn Bordeaux (D) Rep. Rebecca Reimer (R)

27192 US Highway 18 | Mission, SD 57555 PO Box 283 | Mission, SD 57555 138 S. Main St. | Chamberlain, SD 57325

Sen. Red Dawn Foster (D) Rep. Liz May (R) Rep. Peri Pourier (D)

PO Box 602 | Pine Ridge, SD 57770 20261 BIA 2 | Kyle, SD 57752 PO Box 3041 | Pine Ridge, SD 57770

605-455-2588 605-877-1238

Sen. Ryan Maher (R) Rep. Oren Lesmeister (D) Rep. Sam Marty (R)

PO Box 237 | Isabel, SD 57633 HC 76 Box 23 | Parade, SD 57625 16692 Antelope Rd. | Prairie City, SD 57649

605-466-2371 605-964-3023 605-866-4477

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Sen. Gary Cammack (R) Rep. Kirk Chaffee (R) Rep. Dean Wink (R)

PO Box 100 | Union Center, SD 57787 PO Box 280 | Whitewood, SD 57793 PO Box 137 | Howes, SD 57748

605-490-8616 605-985-5240

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Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller (R) Rep. Tim Goodwin (R) Rep. Trish Ladner (R)

23764 Wallace St. | Rapid City, SD 57702 12873 J Pine Rd. | Rapid City, SD 57702 12567 Pine Shadows Rd. | Hot Springs, SD 57747

605-342-2782 605-390-5324 605-440-1834

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Sen. Timothy Johns (R) Rep. Mary Fitzgerald (R) Rep. Scott Odenbach (R)

110 S. Main St. | Lead, SD 57754 PO Box 341 | Spearfish, SD 57783 PO Box 998 | Spearfish, SD 57783

605-722-3189 605-641-2045

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Sen. Helene Duhamel (R) Rep. Becky Drury (R) Rep. Chris Johnson (R)

1622 West Blvd. | Rapid City, SD 57701 1 Wyoming St. | Rapid City, SD 57701 2526 Grandview Dr. | Rapid City, SD 57701

605-342-2078 605-721-7899

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Sen. David Johnson (R) Rep. Taffy Howard (R) Rep. Phil Jensen (R)

PO Box 3403 | Rapid City, SD 57709 530 Westberry Dr. | Rapid City, SD 57702 10215 Pioneer Ave. | Rapid City, SD 57702

605-209-0555

34 34 34

Sen. Michael Diedrich (R) Rep. Mike Derby (R) Rep. Jess Olson (R)

4884 Cliff Dr. | Rapid City, SD 57702 2815 Lanark Rd. | Rapid City, SD 57702 3115 Stockade Dr. | Rapid City, SD 57702

605-343-0735

35 35 35

Sen. Jessica Castleberry (R) Rep. Tina Mulally (R) Rep. Tony Randolph (R)

1010 9th Street #14 | Rapid City, SD 57701 6390 Long View Rd. | Rapid City, SD 57703 5530 Colvin Ct. | Rapid City, SD 57703

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2022 State Holidays The State of South Dakota recognizes the following 11 legal, paid, holidays (per SDCL 1-5-1), plus any other day proclaimed by a holiday by either the Governor of South Dakota or the President of the United States. Cities and towns are not required to follow this holiday schedule. The Municipal League follows the state holiday schedule, and the oﬃce will be closed on these days.

Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Jan. 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Feb. 21 Presidents’ Day May 30 Memorial Day June 19 Juneteenth July 4 Independence Day Sept. 5 Labor Day

The SD Department of Revenue – Business Tax Division’s intent is to have your municipal tax payments reach you near the 15th and the 30th of each month. If the 15th or the 30th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, this date will be moved to the next business day. The checks sent on the 15th of the month will be for the approximate time period of the 21st through the end of the previous month and checks sent on the 30th will be for the approximate time period of the 1st through the 20th of the current month. Example: Checks/Electronic ACHs sent on the 15th of December is for November 21-30. Checks/Electronic ACHs sent on the 30th of December is for December 1-20. Additional information regarding municipal tax is available at https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/municipal-tax If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Revenue – Business Tax Division at bustax@state.sd.us or at 1-800-829-9188. ■

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Out-of-State

$10

Oct. 10 Native American Day

Breakfast Lunch

$14

$18

Nov. 11 Veterans Day

Dinner

$20

$28

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day Dec. 25 Christmas Day Saturday holiday = the proceeding Friday is observed as holiday leave Sunday holiday = the following Monday is observed as holiday leave

MUNICIPAL TAX PAYMENTS

Lodging In-State Out-of-State

$75+tax $175+tax

Mileage Private vehicle use

.42 per mile

The South Dakota Board of Finance sets the per diem rates reimbursable to South Dakota state employees. South Dakota Administrative Rule Chapter 5:01:02, Allowable Travel Expenditures

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CHRIS HILL DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC SERVICES Winter is upon us. We have been having decent weather, but we all know that the cold weather is on its way. Winter means a few things for me. It means legislative session is nearing, and that my nights and weekends will be filled with basketball games and wrestling tournaments. Last year during legislative session the SDMEA hosted our first legislative lunch at the Capitol in the House and Senate lobbies. Unfortunately, it was poor planning on my part as it was Ash Wednesday, and we were unlucky enough to host during winter storm Uri. The winter storm hit hard, and our members went to work. Of our 35 municipal electric utilities in South Dakota, only 2 of them lost power, and only for a total of 30 minutes. Great planning and a variety of generation facilities continue to provide high reliability and managed to keep costs down in our municipalities. Heartland Consumers Power District and Missouri River Energy Services have done a great job of diversifying their generation to enhance our reliability. This year, as noted in previous articles, the legislative lunch is scheduled for Jan. 26 and we would love to have a representative from our municipal electric communities there to represent your city or

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town, and the SDMEA. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I will get you more information regarding the legislative lunch. Without sounding too redundant, I also want to discuss the upcoming SDMEA Conference. This year we will be asking any representative from your staff, council, or board to attend. We want as much attendance as possible so we can grow as an association through the networking opportunities given at the conference. The dates for the 2022 SDMEA Conference and Technology Expo are April 5 and 6 in Watertown. Our conference this year will have presenters that pertain to all aspects of municipal electric utilities. In the past we have had presenters with topics such as South Dakota Retirement Systems, Personal Protective Equipment, Drones, Homeland Security and Electric Vehicles. This year we are reaching out to potential speakers to discuss topics including: The Effects of EV Chargers on distribution systems, SDRS, Business Effects of Inflation, Solar Installation and Safety Procedures, Large Demand Customers-Data Centers and Bitcoin, Law Enforcement, Supply Chain Issues, and Code Updates. Those who attend will also hear an

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update from Heartland Consumers Power District, Missouri River Energy Services, and the South Dakota Municipal Electric Association. The conference is an opportunity to visit with other municipal electric communities and to make connections to help each other with our plans going forward. The conference is two-days, one-night, so it does go quickly but there is plenty of time to meet with other SDMEA members and get insight into their daily operations. Day One consists of four presentations with a vendor exhibit to follow. Following the vendor show there is a prime rib dinner and social hour. Day Two we have a breakfast, followed by more presentations and a lunch before we depart. This year we are hoping to do a tour of the Terex plant as well. Look for emails in the near future to sign up for the SDMEA Conference! Finally, the Comparison of Operations Survey will be sent out soon. I know that this is a busy time of year and the survey may seem a bit overwhelming, however, this survey is very important to our association and its members throughout the year. We use this information for setting rates, looking at energy eﬃciency programs, and finding out how we can better serve our citizens. Look for the survey email and please don’t not hesitate to ask if you have any questions. This is the most important survey of the year for our association and helps us to recognize what makes your HOMETOWN great! ■

Homeland Security Grants Open Application Period Starts Jan. 1 Applications for Homeland Security grant funding are being accepted beginning Jan. 1 until Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. central time. The South Dakota Oﬃce of Homeland Security provides grant funding through an application and award process to a variety of organizations including municipal police departments. Funding will be awarded for one-time projects that have a connection to Homeland Security by providing protection against terrorism threats. Examples of allowable expenses for law enforcement agencies are P25 radios compatible with the State Radio system, tactical protective equipment, in-car video cameras, and law enforcement training and exercises with Homeland Security connection. Cybersecurity

expenses such as equipment or software that protects electronic systems such as intrusion detection systems and physical protection of hardware systems such as fencing and locks are also allowable. Awards are competitive and will be based on recommendations of regional review committees. Funding for projects will become available on or about Sept. 1, 2022. Award agreements will be generated after funding becomes available. Projects cannot start before the award date. Learn more about South Dakota Homeland Security Grants webpage, dps.sd.gov/safety-enforcement/ homeland-security, or call 605-773-3450. ■

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NLC Releases Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Playbook NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES With the stroke of a pen, President Biden ensured $65.1 billion in direct federal aid to municipalities across the nation that have experienced unprecedented financial hardships over the past two years due to the COVID19 pandemic. As our municipalities prepare to receive much-needed relief through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), we are eager to bring these resources to bear to focus on recovering and rebuilding from the devastation of the pandemic. This local direct aid is part of the broader Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) within ARPA. The SLFRF provides $350 billion for states, municipalities, counties, tribes, and territories, including $130 billion for local governments split evenly between municipalities and counties. ARPA requires the U.S. Department of Treasury to disburse $45.6 billion of the total $65.1 billion for municipalities to metropolitan cities, which are “entitlement communities” under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. These communities are cities, towns and villages with populations greater than 50,000 or principal

cities of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), including those that relinquish or defer their status in the CDBG program. States are required to pass through $19.5 billion to "non-entitlement units" (NEUs) of local government, which are municipalities that typically serve populations of less than 50,000 residents and are not considered metropolitan cities. This funding is being released in two allotments, the first half beginning the 60 days following enactment of the legislation and the second half 12 months after the first payment. The playbook is designed to educate local leaders on the value of this historic funding program, help local leaders access critical implementation resources from the Treasury and NLC, and generate the biggest impact for their communities. ■

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Recent Directory Updates

For the 2021-2022 Directory of South Dakota Municipal Oﬃcials The list below reflects updates to the directory received since the list included in the Dec. issue of South Dakota Municipalities. Delete FO Michelle Siemonsma FO Breanna Schaefer CM Sally Rosin ATT Mike Braley FO Tracy Taylor-Edberg ATT Jesse Ronning FO Linda Pesek FO Ginger Miller

Add FO Jason LaFayette (interim) CM Nick Hendrickson CM Rob Chambers ATT Chris Braley CM Josef Gislason FO Kristie Ellis ATT Gregg Gass FO Cathy Cuka

Miss an update? Go online to sdmunicipalleague.org for a comprehensive list of updates since the directory was printed.

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JENNIFER ANDRISEN SELZLER WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS MANAGER, CLAIMS ASSOCIATES

What happens after a First Report of Injury is filed?

How we can work together for a successful investigation and resolution of a workers’ compensation claim.

FILE THE CLAIM

• Fax: 605-333-9835 • Email: claims@claimsassoc.com • Nurse Call Line: 877-899-9112 (Please submit FROI after the call.) • Mail: Claim Associates, Inc PO Box 1898 Sioux Falls, SD 57101

REVIEW FIRST REPORT OF INJURY

• This is our first opportunity to analyze the claim. • SD Department of Labor and Regulation requires we file the information on the form electronically. The more complete, the better. Please include contact supervisor phone numbers and class codes. • The adjuster is assigned and the member receives an acknowledgement email • The employee’s signature is NOT required. Please do not delay submission for a signature. • Below is an illustration of the timeline from the date of injury to the date the First Report of Injury is received in our oﬃce. It is important that we receive all claims timely – even minor first aid or those who haven’t sought any treatment. 14% come on the very day of the injury with 71% within the first week! REPORTING TIMELINE, FIRST REPORT OF INJURY

ADJUSTER INVESTIGATION

Review First Report of Injury • Contact employee for interview • Contact employer with questions – please also contact us if you have questions! • Review medical records • Authorize medical bills to be processed and paid pursuant to the SD Fee Schedule. • Complete state forms for wage benefits with assistance of the employer • Pay indemnity compensation benefit after seven consecutive days of doctor ordered off work. • Determine subrogation potential. Is another party negligent? • Determine restitution – was it ordered? This involves our law enforcement departments. We stress the need for internal incident reports, arrest reports, and defendant information in order for us to communication with the state’s attorney. Please send this information with the First Report of Injury.

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• Employee must report the injury to the employer within three business days. • Employee has first choice of physician; transfer of care must be pre-authorized. • Injury must arise out of and in the course of the employment. • Work injury must be a major contributing cause of medical condition. • Indemnity benefits are not due unless a doctor orders the employee “off work” for seven consecutive days. • Compensation rate is determined by 52 weeks of payroll records prior to date of injury.

BENEFITS

• Medical bills paid only after receipt and review of medical records. • Temporary benefits pursuant to physician order. Form 110 submitted to Department of Labor. • Permanent benefits based on impairment determined by physician.

DISPUTES AND RESOLUTION

• If not compensable, a denial letter will be sent to the employee and employer and Department of Labor and Regulation. • Employee has two years to dispute the decision. • Employee may request a telephonic mediation with Department of Labor and Regulation. • Employee may file a petition, which begins the litigation process, and we hire defense counsel on your behalf. ■

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PIERRE/FORT PIERRE PIERRE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Pierre/Fort Pierre area is the heartbeat of South Dakota. In addition to serving as the State Capital, Pierre and Fort Pierre are a unique mix where the old west meets new technology, and the hustle and bustle of government is tempered by a plethora of things to see and do. Art and history abound and there’s no better place to sit back and relax. Where else can you work a satisfying eight-hour day, and still have an opportunity for an evening on the water? Our vibrant community is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. With the beautiful Missouri River, Lake Oahe, five campgrounds and twelve parks, there’s no shortage of recreational activities. Fishing, boating, skiing, scuba diving, kayaking – just about anything you can think of to do on the water, you can find here. If you like hunting, you don’t need to go far to find everything from pheasants to prairie dogs. Over 50 miles of maintained multi-purpose trails provide opportunity to walk or bike, including our nationally recognized play trail. For those that like golfing there are two golf courses you can take a swing at and two disc golf courses within our community parks.

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With a combined population just over 16,000, Pierre and Fort Pierre are large enough to meet someone new each day, yet small enough to see familiar faces at the grocery store. Our communities boast a rich heritage, and our diverse economy is anchored by state government. In addition, agriculture, healthcare, construction, technology, and tourism all play significant roles.

prairie. If you have worked up an appetite, Pierre and Fort Pierre are filled with a variety of culinary treats, from home cooking style to steak house to gourmet coffee shops. The communities offer a wide variety of retail to cover most everything you could possibly want or need; an array including home décor, hardware, lumber, specialty shops, boutiques, clothing and more!

The state-of-the-art Pierre Regional Airport has several daily flights to Denver. Our central location makes it convenient to travel both across the state and across the country. When visiting, you have many choices for sleeping accommodations. From under the stars to a luxury suite – the choices are as vast as the open

Our historic traditions are rich. Fort Pierre, the oldest continuous European settlement in Dakota Territory, celebrated its Bicentennial in 2017. You can visit the original site of Fort Pierre Chouteau, which served as both a trading center and military post. Or walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark as they made

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their way up the Missouri River. Both cities celebrate our historic past with several fine museums, including the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center, South Dakota’s Cultural Heritage Center, the Verendrye Museum, the Oahe Dam, the State Capitol, the Depot Museum, and the nation’s only Trail of Governors. There are fantastic opportunities for relocation in Pierre and Fort Pierre, with several new developments offering great views and gorgeous lots. Our outstanding education systems make this one of the best places to raise a family. Youth activities include soccer, baseball, hockey, basketball, swimming, figure skating, rodeo, and

gymnastics. Summer recreation and after school programs keep kids safe and active. There is a robust arts community where people of all ages are encouraged to paint, dance, sing and create. We’ve also got an active senior community and a wide variety of clubs and organizations where people of all ages make connections and friends.

Pierre Farmers Markets, Trader Days Festival, State 4-H Finals Rodeo, 4th of July activities, Inaugural events, Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament, Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Bronc Ride, and First Thursdays, just to name a few. Whether you want to come and visit, or hang your hat and call it home, life on the river in Pierre and Fort Pierre is a great place to be!

Pierre and Fort Pierre pride ourselves in the many activities we have to offer the community and visitors alike. Many groups and organizations fulfill that sense of belonging by offering great events such as Oahe Days Music and Arts Festival, State High School Finals rodeo, Christmas at the Capitol,

To learn more about the opportunities in Pierre and Fort Pierre, visit: • Pierre Economic Development Corporation – www.pedco.biz • Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce – www.pierre.org • Fort Pierre Development Corporation – https://www. fortpierre.com ■

SD POLICE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION AND SD SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS The South Dakota Police Chiefs’ Association (SDPCA) and the South Dakota Sheriffs’ Association (SDSA) are accepting nominations for the following awards:

MEDAL OF HONOR

For law enforcement officers who willingly distinguish themselves through an act of courage, involving risk of imminent serious injury or death, for the purpose of saving or protecting a human life while taking an armed and immediately dangerous suspect into custody. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award.

OFFICER OF THE YEAR

All sworn oﬃcers are eligible. This includes law enforcement officers in Police Departments, Sheriffs’ Offices, US Park Service, Customs, Border Patrol, Tribal Agencies, University Police, Reserve Officers, and others below the rank of Chief/Sheriff. Nominations may be made for exceptional achievement in any police endeavor, including extraordinary valor, crime prevention, investigative work, community policing, traffic safety, drug control and prevention, juvenile programs and training programs. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award.

CITIZEN’S AWARD OF MERIT

Presented to a citizen, company or group who performed an exceptional act or demonstrated a continued pattern of actions that furthered the missions and goals of the SDPCA and SDSA, or who have made a significant contribution to the law enforcement profession in the State of South Dakota. This is a joint SDPCA/SDSA Award.

SHERIFFS’ SERVICE AWARD

For contributions by a member of the SDSA which exceed the high standards and contributions normally made by members.

CHIEF JOHN WAINMAN SR. SERVICE AWARD

For contributions by a member of the SDPCA which exceed the high standards and contributions normally made by members.

All nominations must be submitted in writing by March 1, 2022. The awards will be presented during the SDPCA and SDSA joint meeting in Deadwood on April 19-21. Oﬃcial nomination forms can be downloaded online at sdmunicipalleague.org/policechiefs. ■ sdmunicipalleague.org | 1.800.658.3633

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: Q & A For the second Tuesday in April election, no candidate for elective municipal office may be nominated unless a nominating petition is filed with the finance officer no later than five p.m. on the last Friday in February preceding the day of election. The petition shall be considered filed if it is mailed by registered mail by five p.m. on the last Friday in February before the election. The petition shall contain the name, residence address, and mailing address of the candidate and the office for which the candidate is nominated and shall be on the form prescribed by the State Board of Elections. The signer's post office box number may be given in lieu of a street address if the signer lives within a municipality of the second or third class. The finance officer may only accept nominating petitions that are on the prescribed form and were circulated and submitted pursuant to the provisions in chapters 9-13 and 12-6. If the nominating petition meets the statutory requirements, the filing of the petition constitutes nomination. (SDCL 9-13-7). The statutes for combined election dates, regarding filing deadlines, can be found at SDCL 9-13-37, 9-13-40, 13-7-5 and 13-7-6.

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HOW IS A CANDIDATE FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE NOMINATED?

HOW MANY SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED ON A NOMINATING PETITION FOR A MUNICIPAL ELECTION?

In municipalities of the first and second class, if the candidate is to be voted for by the voters at large, a nominating petition shall be signed by five percent of the registered voters of the municipality based on the number of registered voters recorded by the county auditor on the second Tuesday in January of the year of the election. No petition needs to be signed by more than fifty voters. If the candidate is to be voted for by the voters of a ward or subdivision of a municipality of the first or second class having more than one ward or subdivision, a nominating petition shall be signed by five percent of the registered voters of the ward based on the number of registered voters recorded by the county auditor on the second Tuesday in January of the year of the election. No petition

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needs to be signed by more than fifty voters. In municipalities of the third class, if the candidate is to be voted for by the voters at large, the nominating petition shall be signed by not less than three registered voters of the municipality. If the candidate is to be voted for by the voters of a ward of a municipality having more than one ward, the nominating petition shall be signed by not less than three registered voters of the ward. No nominating petition may be circulated until on or after the first day of circulation for that election (SDCL 9-13-9). All petition signers must be active registered voters in the municipality where the candidate is being nominated. All petition signers may only sign one petition for each oﬃce to be filled (SDCL 12-6-8), with the exception of a voter from a third class municipality is not restricted to the number of petitions which the person may sign (SDCL 9-13-9).

MAY A CANDIDATE WITHDRAW AFTER FILING A PETITION?

If a person signs more than one petition (except in a third class municipality) the first valid signature presented counts. 5:02:08:00.04. Validity of petition signature when signer has signed more petitions than offices to be nominated. The first signature presented to the filing office which meets the requirements of SDCL 12-6-8 and §§ 5:02:08:00 and 5:02:08:00.01 is valid. The same signature which meets the requirements of SDCL 12-6-8 and §§ 5:02:08:00 and 5:02:08:00.01 on the next nominating petition presented to the filing office may also be valid if the person has not signed petitions exceeding the number of candidates required to be nominated for the same office. Any subsequent signature by such person on a nominating petition presented to the filing office that exceeds the number of candidates required to be nominated for the same office is not valid, except as provided in SDCL 9-13-9.

Yes. Any person who has filed a nominating petition pursuant to SDCL 9-13-7 may withdraw from the nomination by a written request, signed by the person and properly acknowledged and filed with the finance oﬃcer of the municipality. The name of a withdrawn or deceased candidate may not be printed on the ballot if the candidate withdraws or dies no later than five p.m. on the deadline day for filing nominating petitions (9-13-7.1). If death or withdrawal of a candidate or candidates occurs at any time prior to five p.m. on the deadline day for filing nominating petitions results in there being no contest on the ballot, that ballot need not be voted. In addition, if that contest constitutes the only ballot to be voted upon, then the election shall be canceled by the oﬃcial in charge of the election and the unopposed candidate shall be issued a certificate of election (9-13-7.1).

CAN ANYONE CIRCULATE A PETITION?

Yes, as long as the person is a South Dakota resident and at least 18 years of age (ARSD 5:02:08:13, SDCL 12-1-3 (11)).

WHAT IF ONLY ONE CANDIDATE FILES FOR OFFICE?

A circulator can sign the petition they are circulating.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Q & A (CONT) the voters or wherein there are no opposing candidates for any oﬃce; in case there are no opposing candidates the auditor or clerk shall issue certificates of election to the nominees, if any, in the same manner as to successful candidates after election (SDCL 9-13-5).

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN A MUNICIPAL ELECTION?

SDCL 9-13-4.1 explains: 9-13-4.1. Registration and residence required to vote in municipal election—Residence defined— Challenge—Contest of election. No person may vote at any municipal election unless the person is registered to vote pursuant to chapter 12-4 and resides in the municipality at the time of the election. For the purposes of this section, a person resides in the municipality if the person actually lives in the municipality for at least thirty days each year, is a fulltime postsecondary education student who resided in the municipality immediately prior to leaving for the postsecondary education, or is on active duty as a member of the armed forces whose home of record is within the municipality. A voter’s qualification as a

resident may be challenged in the manner provided in SDCL 12-18-10. No election may be contested on the grounds that any nonresident was allowed to vote if the nonresident was not challenged in the manner provided in SDCL 12-18-10. SDCL 12-1-4 explains: 12-1-4. Criteria for determining voting residence. For the purposes of this title, the term, residence, means the place in which a person has fixed his or her habitation and to which the person, whenever absent, intends to return. A person who has left home and gone into another state or territory or county of this state for a temporary purpose only has not changed his or her residence. A person is considered to have gained a residence in any county or municipality of this state in which the person actually lives, if the person has no present intention of leaving. If a person moves to another state, or to any of the other territories, with the intention of making it his or her permanent home, the person thereby loses residence in this state.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Q & A (CONT) WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN IT SAYS A PERSON MUST QUALIFY FOR OFFICE?

In order to qualify, a person must: A. Be a qualified voter of the municipality (9-14-2); B. Reside in the municipality three months before the election (SDCL 9-14-2). If the person has resided in an area annexed, pursuant to chapter 9-4, for at least three months, he may hold any municipal office. C. Not be a defaulter to the municipality (an individual that held a municipal position and absconded with city funds during their term of office; page 5-6 of SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials). This section does not apply to appointive officers (SDCL 9-14-2). D. Take an oath of office and give a bond (SDCL 3-1-5).

before the expiration of the term of the office; the person: (1) Dies; (2) Resigns; (3) Is removed from office; (4) Fails to qualify as provided by law; (5) Ceases to be a resident of the state, district, county, municipality, township, ward, or precinct in which the duties of the office are to be exercised or for which elected; (6) Is convicted of any infamous crime or of any offense involving a violation of the official oath of the office; or (7) Has a judgment obtained against the person for a breach of an official bond.

WHO DETERMINES WHAT SIZE CAMPAIGN SIGNS CAN BE, WHEN THEY Alderman candidates must be registered voters CAN BE PUT UP AND WHEN THEY HAVE and residents of the ward they are running for when TO BE TAKEN DOWN? nominated (SDCL 9-8-1.1).

The person in charge of the election is responsible for notifying the person elected what they need to do to qualify. 9-13-28. Notice to persons elected—Time allowed for qualification. The finance officer, within two days after the result of the election is declared, shall notify each person elected to office of the person’s election. If a person does not qualify by filing an oath or affirmation of office in the usual form provided by law within ten days after the first meeting of the month next succeeding the election, the office becomes vacant. If an official fails to qualify then a vacancy is created pursuant to SDCL 3-4-1: 3-4-1. Events causing vacancy in office. An office becomes vacant if one of the following events applies to a member of a governing body or elected officer

That is up to the local government to establish rules governing dates and sizes.

Please also note that, unless the city has adopted campaign finance laws or ordinances, a candidate does not have to put “paid for by…” on the campaign materials.

WHO SELECTS AND PAYS FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS?

Each voting precinct shall be presided over by an election board consisting of a minimum of two precinct deputies and one precinct superintendent appointed by the governing body (if your wards all use the same polling place you only need to appoint one election board, SDCL 9-13-36). Each precinct superintendent and precinct deputy shall receive compensation which shall be fixed by the governing body (9-13-16.1). The state board of elections has adopted a form to be used in appointing election oﬃcials for school or municipal elections (05:02:05:11). Refer to the kinship chart at https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/assets/ DegreeOfKinshipChart2018.pdf when considering who you can appoint as your election oﬃcials. Certain relatives of candidates are prohibited from serving on election and counting boards. No person may serve on an election or counting board who is a candidate or related by blood or marriage within the second degree to a candidate who is on the ballot in that precinct (SDCL 12-15-14.3). Federal regulations have a special exception for Election Workers – you do not need to withhold Social Security or Medicare from their paychecks if they earn less than

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Q & A (CONT) $1600 and do not hold any other city position. No 1099 needs to be issued. If the individual earns more than $1600 or their election pay plus their wage from their other city position is more than $1600 then you follow normal procedure for withholdings. Any precinct superintendent or precinct deputy appointed under the provisions of SDCL 12-15-1 shall be a registered voter and a resident of the precinct for which the person is appointed. If, by the time prescribed in SDCL 12-15-1, a suﬃcient number of members of the precinct election board are unable to be appointed, a vacancy may be filled by appointing any registered voter of the county in which the precinct is located provided the voter meets the party distribution required by SDCL 12-15-3 (SDCL 12-15-2).

WHAT CONSTITUTES AN OFFICIAL CANVASS?

The election returns shall be reported as soon as possible to the finance oﬃcer, and within seven days of the election, the governing body shall canvass the election returns, declare the result, and enter the result on its journal (SDCL 9-13-24). Please note that the voter registration list is considered a public record. A quorum of council needs to be present for the canvas since a majority vote to approve the canvas needs to be taken and recorded. The person in charge of the election can destroy the voted ballots and pollbook from a non-federal election sixty days following the election. However, they may not be destroyed if a recount or contest of the election is pending (SDCL 12-20-31).

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR ABSENTEE VOTING?

The application, receipt for absentee ballot, guidelines for acceptance, combined application return envelope, envelope for transmitting application, envelope for sending ballots, instructions to voter, oﬃcial return envelope for ballots, oﬃcial record of absentee ballots delivered to voters and envelopes for use with voting service and overseas ballots can all be found at ARSD 05:02:10. Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in one of two ways – in person or by mail. Voters do not need to provide a reason in order to absentee vote (SDCL

12-19-1). It is important to note that absentee ballots have to be available no later than 15 days prior to the Election Day (SDCL 9-13-21). An absentee voter desiring to vote by mail may apply to the person in charge of the election for an absentee ballot. The application or request shall be made in writing and be signed by the applicant and state the applicant’s voter registration address. The application or request (except from overseas military or overseas citizen voters) shall contain an oath verifying the validity of the information contained in the application or request. The oath shall be administered by a notary public or other officer authorized by this state to administer an oath or administered by an out-of-state notary public. If the application or request does not contain an oath, the application or request shall be accompanied by a copy of the voter’s identification card as required by § 12-186.1.The application or request may be used to obtain an absentee ballot for all elections in that calendar year conducted by the jurisdiction receiving the application or request if so indicated (SDCL 12-19-2). If you receive an absentee ballot application that also indicates other elections that they want a ballot for, please make sure to send a copy of the application to those jurisdictions. At any time prior to an election, a voter may apply in person at the office of and to the person in charge of the election for an absentee ballot during regular office hours up to 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election (SDCL 12-19-2.1). If the voter applies in person, the voter shall complete a combined absentee ballot application/ return envelope and show the person in charge of the election the voter’s identification card as required in SDCL 12-18-6.1 or complete the affidavit as provided in SDCL 12-18-6.2. In the event of confinement because of sickness or disability, a qualified voter may apply pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 12-19-2 in writing for and obtain an absentee ballot by authorized messenger so designated over the signature of the voter. The person in charge of the election may deliver to the authorized messenger a ballot to be delivered to the qualified voter. An application for a ballot by authorized messenger must be received by the person in charge of the election before 3:00 p.m. the day of the election. If an application designating an authorized messenger also indicates a request for an absentee ballot for any future election, such absentee ballot shall be mailed to the address provided on the application. If no address is provided, the ballot shall be mailed to the person’s voter registration address (SDCL 12-19-2.1).

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Q & A (CONT) The voter must sign a statement on the absentee ballot envelope prior to returning the ballot. All voted ballots must be returned to the person in charge of the election in time to be delivered to the appropriate polling place prior to the closing of the polls. Any voter identified as being covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-1) as of January 1, 2011, may submit an application or request for an absentee ballot by facsimile or emailed image to the person in charge of the election. The secretary of state may authorize a person in charge of an election to accept an application or request for absentee ballot pursuant to this section through the system provided by the Office of the Secretary of State (SDCL 12-19-2.3). A finance officer is not authorized in law to go to nursing facilities or care centers etc. to help citizens vote absentee. Those individuals need to request an absentee ballot through the regular process. A finance officer or other city employee would be able to drop off absentee ballot applications. Only if a voter puts the finance officer as their authorized messenger would the finance officer be able to bring a ballot to them to

vote. We encourage finance oﬃcers to not do this since you are the person in charge of running the election. The administrator at the facility could be the authorized messenger. If any voter who had previously filed an application or request for an absentee ballot submits another application or request for the same election with an updated address, the county auditor shall send an absentee ballot to the new address. If any voter who had previously filed an application or request for absentee ballot appears at the county auditor’s oﬃce, the voter may complete another application and be allowed to vote an absentee ballot. If any voter who filed an application or request for absentee ballot notifies the county auditor that the voter never received that ballot, the voter may request that another ballot be sent to the same address. The provisions of this section only apply to a person who has not voted or returned an absentee ballot (SDCL 12-19-2.4). If a registration form is received simultaneous with an absentee ballot request and prior to the registration deadline, the absentee ballot provided shall be based on the submitted registration form (SDCL 12-19-3).

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Q & A (CONT) WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR COMBINING ELECTIONS WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR COUNTY?

With School District: The members of the governing body of a municipality may choose to hold a general municipal election in conjunction with a regular school district election. The combined election is subject to approval by the governing body of the school district. The combined election shall be held on the regular date set for either the general municipal election or the school district election and all dates associated with either election pursuant to chapters 9-13 and 13-7 shall be adjusted accordingly. Expenses of a combined election shall be shared in a manner agreed upon by the governing bodies of the municipality and the school district. All other governmental responsibilities associated with holding elections under the provisions of chapters 9-13 and 13-7 shall be shared as agreed upon by the governing bodies (SDCL 9-13-1.1).

With County: The members of the governing body of a municipality may choose to hold a municipal election in conjunction with the regular June primary election. The combined election is subject to approval by the county commissions of the counties in which the municipality is located. Expenses of a combined election shall be shared in a manner agreed upon by the governing body of the municipality and the county commissions involved. All other governmental responsibilities associated with holding elections under the provisions of chapter 9-13 and Title 12 shall be shared as agreed upon by the governing bodies. The finance oﬃcer shall publish the notice required in SDCL 9-13-6 between February fifteenth and March first. No nominating petition may be circulated for signatures until March first. Nominating petitions shall be filed under the provisions of SDCL 9-13-7 by the last Tuesday in March. The finance oﬃcer shall certify to the appropriate county auditor the candidate names and ballot language to be voted on by the first Thursday after the last Tuesday in March (SDCL 9-13-37).

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Q & A (CONT) WHAT ARE THE HOURS FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS?

The polls shall be opened at the hour of seven o’clock a.m. and remain continuously open until seven o’clock p.m., standard time or daylight savings time, whichever is in effect. However, no polling place may be closed at any election until all the voters who have presented themselves at the polling place inside or outside for the purpose of voting prior to the time of the closing of the polls shall have had time to cast their ballots (SDCL 12-2-3, 9-13-1).

ARE CANDIDATES IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS REQUIRED TO FILE FINANCIAL INTEREST STATEMENTS?

Yes, if in a first class municipality. Every person elected or appointed to any civil office shall, before entering upon the duties thereof, qualify by taking an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States and of this state, and faithfully to discharge the duties of his office, naming it; and by giving a bond, when one is required, conditioned that he will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of his office, naming it, and render a true account of all money, credits, accounts, and public personal property requiring inventory, as defined in rules issued by the commissioner of the bureau of administration, that shall come into his hands as such officer, and pay over and deliver the same according to law (SDCL 3-1-5). Any candidate for county commissioner, school board member in a school district with a total enrollment of more than two thousand students, or commissioner, council member, or mayor in any first class municipality, shall file a statement of financial interest with the office at which the candidate's nominating petitions are filed not more than fifteen days after filing the candidate's nominating petitions or, if otherwise nominated, not more than fifteen days after the candidate's nomination is certified. Any violation of this section is a petty offense. An intentional violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. (SDCL 12-25-30).

DO ANY CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS?

Only for 1st class municipality ballot question committees or if a city has adopted campaign finance ordinances. Campaign finance requirements apply to each statewide office, legislative office, statewide ballot question, county oﬃces and ballot questions in counties with population greater than ten thousand according to the most recent Federal census, ballot questions in first class municipalities, and school district oﬃces and ballot questions in school districts with more than two

thousand average daily membership. Any municipal or school district election covered by this chapter shall conform to the contribution limits applicable to legislative offices. This chapter does not apply to the unified judicial system, nor does this chapter apply to any township or special purpose district offices or ballot questions or elections for municipal offices. However, the governing body of any county, township, municipality, school district, or special purpose district not otherwise covered by this chapter may adopt an ordinance or resolution to make the provisions of this chapter, with or without amendments, applicable to county, township, municipal, school district, or special purpose district elections. (SDCL 12-27-39). Municipalities have the option of adopting provisions of state law regarding campaign financing for organizations contributing to ballot question committees. If such an ordinance is adopted, information to be contained in the statements is contained in SDCL 12-27-19 and 12-2722 through 28. The Secretary of State’s office has campaign finance information available at https://sdsos.gov/electionsvoting/campaign-finance/default.aspx

WHO CAN REGISTER VOTERS?

The county auditor has complete charge of maintaining the voter registration records in the county. Voter registration shall be conducted by county auditors and municipal finance oﬃcers. Voter registration shall be available at the Secretary of State’s oﬃce and at those locations which provide driver’s licenses; food stamps; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; women, infants, and children nutrition programs; Medicaid; military recruitment; and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services (SDCL 12-4-2). Voter registration forms can be printed at your local printing company or you can print the form off of the Secretary of State’s website. Go to www.sdsos.gov and click on Register to Vote under the Elections & Voting tab. ■

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&Ğď͘ ϮϱƚŚ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

DĂƌĐŚ ϮϵƚŚ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

DĂǇ ϭϯƚŚ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

ĞĂĚůŝŶĞ ĨŽƌ ĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐ͕ ŝŶ ĨŝƌƐƚ ĐůĂƐƐ ŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚŝĞƐ ŽŶůǇ͕ ƚŽ ĨŝůĞ ƚŚĞ ĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ^ƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŝŶ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ͘ ;ϭϮͲϮϱͲϯϬͿ ƐĂŵƉůĞ ĨŽƌŵ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ĨŽƵŶĚ Ăƚ ƐĚƐŽƐ͘ŐŽǀ͘

tŝƚŚŝŶ ϭϱ ĚĂǇƐ ŽĨ ĨŝůŝŶŐ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƚŝŶŐ ƉĞƚŝƚŝŽŶ

,ĂǀĞ ǇŽƵ ŽƌĚĞƌĞĚ ǇŽƵƌ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ Ŭŝƚ͍ DĐ>ĞŽĚ͛Ɛ WƌŝŶƚŝŶŐ ŝŶ DŝƚĐŚĞůů ;ϲϬϱͲϵϵϲͲϱϭϱϭͿ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŽŶůǇ ĐŽŵƉĂŶǇ ŝŶ ^ ƚŚĂƚ ƐĞůůƐ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ŬŝƚƐ͘ ŚĞĐŬ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ŝĨ ǇŽƵ ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ŽƌĚĞƌ ĂďƐĞŶƚĞĞ ďĂůůŽƚ ĐŽŵďŝŶĞĚ ĞŶǀĞůŽƉĞƐ͘ ďƐĞŶƚĞĞ ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƐ ŵĂǇ ŶŽƚ ďĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ Ŭŝƚ͘ ;Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗ϭϬ͗Ϭϭ͘ϬϯͿ

KƌĚĞƌ ƐŽ ǇŽƵ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ĂďƐĞŶƚĞĞ ǀŽƚŝŶŐ ďĞŐŝŶƐ

KŶĐĞ ǇŽƵ ŬŶŽǁ ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ĂŶ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ͕ ǇŽƵ ŵƵƐƚ ĚƌĂǁ ĨŽƌ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ŽƌĚĞƌ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ďĂůůŽƚ͘ ĂĐŚ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ Žƌ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƚŝǀĞ ŵĂǇ ďĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ͘ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϮϭͿ

ƌĂǁ ĂĨƚĞƌ ƉĞƚŝƚŝŽŶ ĨŝůŝŶŐ ĚĞĂĚůŝŶĞ

,ĂǀĞ ǇŽƵƌ ŐŽǀĞƌŶŝŶŐ ďŽĂƌĚ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚ ǇŽƵƌ ůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ŽĂƌĚ͘ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϭϲ͘ϭ Θ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗Ϭϱ͗ϭϭ͘ϬϭͿ͘ zŽƵ ŵĂǇ ƵƐĞ ŚŝŐŚ ƐĐŚŽŽů ƐĞŶŝŽƌƐ ;ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ϭϴ ǇĞĂƌƐ ŽůĚͿ͘ ;ϭϯͲϮϳͲϲ͘ϭͿ ŽŵƉĞŶƐĂƚŝŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ďŽĂƌĚ͘ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϭϲ͘ϭͿ dŚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚǇ ĂƵĚŝƚŽƌ ŵĂǇ ŚĂǀĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ǁŽƌŬĞƌ ŶĂŵĞƐ͘

ŶǇƚŝŵĞ

&ŝƌƐƚ ƉƵďůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ǀŽƚĞƌ ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ ŶŽƚŝĐĞ͘ DƵƐƚ ďĞ ƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚǁŽ ĐŽŶƐĞĐƵƚŝǀĞ ǁĞĞŬƐ͘ ;ϭϮͲϰͲϱ͘Ϯ Θ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗Ϭϰ͗ϬϰͿ

ĞƚǁĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂƚĞƐ ŽĨ DĂƌĐŚ ϳƚŚ Θ ϭϭƚŚ

ĞƚǁĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂƚĞƐ ŽĨ DĂǇ ϮŶĚ Θ DĂǇ ϲƚŚ

ĞƚǁĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂƚĞƐ ŽĨ DĂǇ ϭϲŚ Θ DĂǇ ϮϬƚŚ

^ĞĐŽŶĚ ƉƵďůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ǀŽƚĞƌ ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ ŶŽƚŝĐĞ͘ dŚĞ ůĂƐƚ ƉƵďůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ƚŽ ďĞ ŶŽƚ ůĞƐƐ ƚŚĂŶ ƚĞŶ ŶŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ĨŝĨƚĞĞŶ ĚĂǇƐ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ƚŚĞ ĚĞĂĚůŝŶĞ ĨŽƌ ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ͘ ;ϭϮͲϰͲϱ͘Ϯ Θ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗Ϭϰ͗ϬϰͿ

ĞƚǁĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂƚĞƐ ŽĨ DĂƌĐŚ ϭϰƚŚ Θ ϭϴƚŚ

ĞƚǁĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂƚĞƐ ŽĨ DĂǇ ϵƚŚ Θ ϭϯƚŚ

ĞƚǁĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂƚĞƐ ŽĨ DĂǇ ϮϯƌĚ Θ DĂǇ ϮϳƚŚ

DĂƌĐŚ ϮϴƚŚ ďǇ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

DĂǇ ϮϯƌĚ ďǇ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

:ƵŶĞ ϲƚŚ ďǇ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

;EKd ͗ ĐŽŶĨŝƌŵ ƚŚĂƚ Ăůů ŶŽƚŝĐĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƉĞƌ͗ ĂƐŬ ĨŽƌ Ă ĐŽŶĨŝƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ ĞŵĂŝůͿ ĂƌůŝĞƐƚ ĚĂƚĞ ĨŽƌ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ƚŽ ƐŝŐŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĞĐůĂƌĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂĐǇ͕ ƚŽ ďĞŐŝŶ ƉĞƚŝƚŝŽŶ ĐŝƌĐƵůĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĞĂƌůŝĞƐƚ ĚĂƚĞ ƚŽ ĨŝůĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƚŝŶŐ ƉĞƚŝƚŝŽŶ͘ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϵ͕ ϵͲϭϯͲϰϬ͕ ϵͲϭϯͲϯϳ͕ ϭϯͲϳͲϲ͖ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗Ϭϴ͗ϭϯ ĂŶĚ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗Ϭϴ͗ϭϭͿ

ĞĂĚůŝŶĞ ĨŽƌ ǀŽƚĞƌ ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ͘ ;ϭϮͲϰͲϱͿ

S O U T H D A K O TA M U N I C I PA L I T I E S | D e c . 2 0 2 1

ďƐĞŶƚĞĞ ďĂůůŽƚƐ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ŵĂĚĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ŶŽ ůĂƚĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ ϭϱ ĚĂǇƐ ƉƌŝŽƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϮϭͿ͘ ^ĂŵƉůĞ ďĂůůŽƚƐ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ƉƌŝŶƚĞĚ ŽŶ ǇĞůůŽǁ ƉĂƉĞƌ ĂŶĚ ǁĞ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞ ǇŽƵ ƚŽ ƉƵƚ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌĚ ^ DW> ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵƉůĞ ďĂůůŽƚ͘ dŚĞ ƉĂƉĞƌ ďĂůůŽƚ ĨŽƌŵ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ĨŽƵŶĚ Ăƚ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗Ϭϲ͗ϭϮ͘

DĂƌĐŚ ϮϴƚŚ

DĂǇ ϮϯƌĚ

:ƵŶĞ ϲƚŚ

WƵďůŝƐŚ ŶŽƚŝĐĞ ŽĨ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ƚŚĂƚ ŶĞĞĚƐ ƚŽ ďĞ ƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚ ĞĂĐŚ ǁĞĞŬ ĨŽƌ ƚǁŽ ĐŽŶƐĞĐƵƚŝǀĞ ǁĞĞŬƐ͘ &ŝƌƐƚ ƉƵďůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ Ăƚ ůĞĂƐƚ ϭϬ ĚĂǇƐ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ͘ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϭϯ Θ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗Ϭϰ͗ϬϴͿ ;EŽƚĞ͗ DĂǇ ϯϬƚŚ ŝƐ DĞŵŽƌŝĂů ĂǇͿ

tĞĞŬƐ ŽĨ DĂƌĐŚ ϮϴƚŚ Θ Ɖƌŝů ϰƚŚ

tĞĞŬƐ ŽĨ DĂǇ ϮϯƌĚ Θ DĂǇ ϯϬƚŚ

tĞĞŬƐ ŽĨ :ƵŶĞ ϲƚŚ Θ :ƵŶĞ ϭϯƚŚ

tĞĞŬ ŽĨ DĂǇ ϯϬƚŚ

tĞĞŬ ŽĨ :ƵŶĞ ϭϯƚŚ

WƵďůŝƐŚ ĨĂĐƐŝŵŝůĞ ďĂůůŽƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐĂůĞŶĚĂƌ ǁĞĞŬ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ͘ dŚĞ ĐĂůĞŶĚĂƌ ǁĞĞŬ tĞĞŬ ŽĨ Ɖƌŝů ĨĂůůƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ DŽŶĚĂǇ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǁĞĞŬ ƉƌŝŽƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ dƵĞƐĚĂǇ ŽĨ ůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ĂǇ͘ ϰƚŚ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϭϯ Θ ϭϮͲϭϲͲϭϲ͘Ϯ ƚĂůŬƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ƐŝǌĞ ĨŽƌ ƉƵďůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶͿ /Ĩ ƵƐŝŶŐ ŽƉƚŝĐĂů ƐĐĂŶ ďĂůůŽƚƐ͗ EŽƚ ŵŽƌĞ ƚŚĂŶ ƚĞŶ ĚĂǇƐ ƉƌŝŽƌ ƚŽ ĂŶ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŝŶ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ƐŚĂůů ĐŽŶĚƵĐƚ Ă ƚĞƐƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĂƵƚŽŵĂƚŝĐ ƚĂďƵůĂƚŝŶŐ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͘ EŽƚŝĐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƚĞƐƚ͕ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚ Ăƚ ůĞĂƐƚ ϰϴ ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉƌŝŽƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƚĞƐƚ͘ ;ϭϮͲϭϳ Ͳϱ Θ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗Ϭϵ͗Ϭϭ͘ϬϭͿ ĞĂĚůŝŶĞ ĨŽƌ Ă ǀŽƚĞƌ ƚŽ ĂďƐĞŶƚĞĞ ǀŽƚĞ ŝŶͲƉĞƌƐŽŶ͘ ǀŽƚĞƌ͕ ǁŚŽ ŝƐ ĐŽŶĨŝŶĞĚ ĚƵĞ ƚŽ ƐŝĐŬŶĞƐƐ Žƌ ĚŝƐĂďŝůŝƚǇ͕ ŵĂǇ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ ĂŶ ĂďƐĞŶƚĞĞ ďĂůůŽƚ ǀŝĂ ĂƵƚŚŽƌŝǌĞĚ ŵĞƐƐĞŶŐĞƌ ƵŶƚŝů ϯ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ ƚŚĞ ĚĂǇ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ͘ dŚĞ ďĂůůŽƚ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ƌĞƚƵƌŶĞĚ ƚŽ ǇŽƵ ŝŶ ƚŝŵĞ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵƌ Žƌ ǇŽƵƌ ƐƚĂĨĨ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ ŝƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌ ƉŽůůŝŶŐ ůŽĐĂƚŝŽŶ ďǇ ϳ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ ;ůŽĐĂů ƚŝŵĞͿ͘

ŽŶĚƵĐƚ ƚĞƐƚ ŽŶĚƵĐƚ ƚĞƐƚ ŽŶĚƵĐƚ ƚĞƐƚ ĂŶǇƚŝŵĞ ĂŶǇƚŝŵĞ ĂŶǇƚŝŵĞ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ DĂǇ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ :ƵŶĞ Ɖƌŝů ϮŶĚͲ ϭϭƚŚ ϮϴƚŚʹ:ƵŶĞ ϲƚŚ ϭϭƚŚ ʹ ϮϬƚŚ Ɖƌŝů ϭϭƚŚ ďǇ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

:ƵŶĞ ϲƚŚ ďǇ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

:ƵŶĞ ϮϬƚŚ ďǇ ϱ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

WZ/> ϭϮ

:hE ϳ

:hE Ϯϭ

ƵŶƚŝů ϯ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ

WZ/> ϭϮ

:hE ϳ

:hE Ϯϭ

Ɖƌŝů ϭϵƚŚ

:ƵŶĞ ϭϰƚŚ

:ƵŶĞ ϮϴƚŚ

> d/KE z͘ WŽůůƐ ŽƉĞŶ ϳ͗ϬϬ Ăŵ ƚŽ ϳ͗ϬϬ Ɖŵ͘ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϭ͕ ϭϯͲϳͲϭϬͿ dŚĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŝŶ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ Dh^d s /> > ĨƌŽŵ ϳ͗ϬϬ Ăŵ ƵŶƚŝů ƚŚĞ ďĂůůŽƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ĐŽƵŶƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ Ăůů ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂůƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƌĞƚƵƌŶĞĚ ƚŽ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŝŶ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ͘ ĞĂĚůŝŶĞ ĨŽƌ ŽĨĨŝĐŝĂů ĐĂŶǀĂƐƐ͘ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϮϰͿ /ƐƐƵĞ ĐĞƌƚŝĨŝĐĂƚĞƐ ŽĨ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ͘ ;ϵͲϭϯͲϱ Θ ϵͲϭϯͲϮϴ͖ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗ϭϱ͗Ϭϴ Θ Ϭϱ͗ϬϮ͗ϭϱ͗ϬϵͿ ; ƉƉŽŝŶƚĞĚ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐ ĚŽ ŶŽƚ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ Ă ĐĞƌƚŝĨŝĐĂƚĞ͘Ϳ

tŝƚŚŝŶ Ϯ ĚĂǇƐ tŝƚŚŝŶ Ϯ ĚĂǇƐ tŝƚŚŝŶ Ϯ ĚĂǇƐ ĂĨƚĞƌ ĐĂŶǀĂƐƐ ĂĨƚĞƌ ĐĂŶǀĂƐƐ ĂĨƚĞƌ ĐĂŶǀĂƐƐ

/Ŷ Ă ĨŝƌƐƚ ĐůĂƐƐ ŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚǇ͕ ĂŶ ŽĨĨŝĐŝĂů ŵƵƐƚ ĨŝůĞ ĂŶ ůĞĐƚĞĚ KĨĨŝĐŝĂů &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ^ƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ ;ϯͲϭ ͲϰͿ͘ dŚĞ ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ĨŝůĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŝŶ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ Ă ƐĂŵƉůĞ ĨŽƌŵ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ĨŽƵŶĚ Ăƚ ƐĚƐŽƐ͘ŐŽǀ͘

tŝƚŚŝŶ ϭϱ ĚĂǇƐ ŽĨ ƚĂŬŝŶŐ ŽĂƚŚ ŽĨ ŽĨĨŝĐĞ

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2021: A Year of Fond Farewells and New “Opportunities” On Dec. 31, the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance (SDPAA) Board of Directors witnessed the retirement of one of its most senior members: Jim Borszich, who had served the SDPAA with distinction for almost twenty years. His leadership of the SDPAA’s Finance Committee propelled the SDPAA from its humbler beginnings into a nationally recognized public entity pool with a solid financial footing that will benefit members and the citizens they serve. Jim also honorably served the City of Huron for twenty-three years in several capacities including City Commissioner, Mayor, then most recently as the President/CEO of the Greater Huron Development Corporation. Jim is always quick to share his vast wisdom which came from the lessons he learned by engaging in this contact sport we call public service. We will miss his leadership at the SDPAA. Thank you, Jim! The SDPAA’s solid financial footing will benefit members considerably during these challenging times in the public sector. The SDPAA Board has authorized the use of up to $1.5 million of Net Position in the SDPAA’s 2022 budget to soften the national increase in reinsurance premiums for members and to address cyber liability concerns. The board also contemplates using up to an additional $1.5 million in the SDPAA budgets for 2023 and 2024, or $900,000 and $600,000 respectively, to continue to phase in the uncontrollable increases in national reinsurance premiums. The savings will benefit local communities by freeing up those dollars for other community projects and services. This past year, local public servants engaged in the contact sport of public service while protecting their communities against increasing cyberattacks, facing the continuing challenges from the COVID19 pandemic, implementing medical marijuana, and redistricting for local elections, among many others. Any one of these “opportunities” could have 36

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State Historical Society announces Deadwood Fund grant applications PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society announced that the applications for the first round of the 2022 Deadwood Fund grant program are due on Feb. 1, 2022, for work beginning no earlier than May 1, 2022. Grant forms are available online at https://history. sd.gov/preservation/fundingopportunities.aspx. The program is designed to encourage restoration or rehabilitation of historic properties by individuals, organizations, or public agencies, according to State Historian Ben Jones, director of the State Historical Society, whose historic preservation oﬃce administers the program. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. The grant amount must be matched at least on a dollar-for-dollar basis from nonfederal and nonstate

sources. Nonprofit organizations will be allowed to use in-kind services for one-half of their match. In 2020, $111,250 was awarded among eight projects, which had matching funds of $432,524. The resulting total public-private investment equaled $543,774. Funding for the program is from Deadwood gaming revenue earmarked by state law for historic preservation projects throughout the state and distributed by the State Historical Society. The second round of 2022 applications will be due Oct. 1, 2022, for work beginning no earlier than Jan. 1, 2023. For more information on the South Dakota State Historical Society’s Deadwood Fund grant program, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at 605-773-3458 or shpo@state.sd.us. ■

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Grateful to Serve A new year provides us many opportunities for reflection. As I prepared this column for the January 2022 Edition of the South Dakota Municipalities magazine, I reflected on the times I’ve worked with the members of the South Dakota Municipal League and realized that our partnership goes back more than 30 years. I’m grateful for everything we have experienced together. The Municipal League has a long, proud history of bringing people together. As many of you know, my wife Jean passed away following her battle with cancer in November. We are learning to adjust each day to life without Jean; which has been diﬃcult, but made easier by the love and support we’ve received from family and friends across our state and nation. As many of you can attest, South Dakota feels like one big family – and you have been there for us. Your messages of kindness, support and assurance mean the world to us and will never be forgotten. For that, we will forever be thankful. I also want to take a moment to thank members of your organization for your continued efforts to improve your home communities. The Municipal League members are never content resting on past laurels, but are always looking for ways to improve their communities. My staff

and I have talked to many community leaders that have been able to oversee updates to critical infrastructure, but are concerned about funding for new infrastructure necessary for continued growth. With the housing shortage in the state, I know that the need for new developments is at the forefront in the minds of many mayors and city planners. These are just some of the many issues you are preparing to tackle in the coming months. I regret I don’t get to join you during session for the always popular Legislative Rib Dinner. While Drifters is a bit different than the Kings Inn back in the day, the comradery is the same. There is something special about gathering with people who share a passion for not only their community, but for the entire state. It is at these events that some of the best ideas come to light. As we head into 2022, I encourage you to interact with my state staff. I really do appreciate your willingness to share with us your successes and concerns. No one knows your city or town better than you and therefore, no one is a better advocate than you. Finally, I am grateful for the partnership I’ve had with the Municipal League and I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve you. My team and I are always here to learn how we can continue to make South Dakota the best place to live, work and raise a family. And for that, during these challenging times, I’m thankful for friends like you I’ve met along the way. ■

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Changes in municipal taxes for On The Rise - 2022 South Dakota the towns of Lane and Henry Conference on Tourism PIERRE, S.D. – Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, the town of Lane is implementing a new municipal tax rate from 0 percent general sales and use tax rate to 2 percent. In addition, the town of Henry is amending their municipal tax rate from 1% to 2%. South Dakota municipalities are able to implement new tax rates or change existing tax rates on Jan. 1 or July 1 each year, according to South Dakota Codified Law 10-52-9. The South Dakota Department of Revenue has municipal tax information bulletins available, which list all municipal sales and use tax rates statewide, along with information on tribal sales, use and excise taxes. Updated bulletins are free of charge and available Jan. 1. To obtain a municipal tax information bulletin, download it on the Department of Revenue website at https://dor. sd.gov/businesses/taxes/municipal-tax/#taxpdfs or contact the Department of Revenue at 1-800-829-9188. ■

PIERRE, S.D. — Online registration for the 2022 Governor’s Conference on Tourism is open. The annual conference will take place Jan. 18-20, 2022, in Pierre, S.D. This year’s theme, “On the Rise,” acknowledges the increased global interest in South Dakota as a vacation destination, as well as the unique ways the tourism industry is changing to give visitors a world-class experience while in the state. “This conference is a great time for those in the hospitality, tourism and marketing industries to come together and network, make valuable connections, and learn from toprated keynote speakers,” said James Hagen, Secretary of the Department of Tourism. The annual conference brings hundreds of people from across South Dakota and the United States together in Pierre to celebrate successes, network with peers, and educate themselves on trends in the travel and hospitality business. ■

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CITY ADMINISTRATOR – CITY OF SPEARFISH, SD. (POP. 11,600). Responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city while planning for and providing guidance to the Council regarding future operations. Oversees, directs, solves problems, and provides policy direction through the administration of all departments, oﬃces, and agencies of the city; ensures the overall effectiveness of all city operations and the achievements of goals and objectives established by the Council. Direct supervision over all departments and department directors. Salary: $134,534 - $204,692. Apply at https://www.prothman. com/, click on "Open Recruitments" and then click the position title. For questions, call 206-368-0050. First review of applications: Jan. 30, 2022 (open until filled). EOE. CITY ENGINEER – HARRISBURG, SD. Planning and directing the efficient and economical design, construction, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure, facilities, and building construction

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Municipal accounting/finance experience preferred. Salary $60,000+ DOQ. Resume and cover letter to: Finance Officer Search, City Offices, 1005 W. Elm, Flandreau, SD 57028. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – CITY OF SPEARFISH, SD. This position is responsible for the enforcement of city codes and ordinances. Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Apply at: www.cityofspearfish.com. Include resume and cover letter. Starting wage: $21.19 per hour. Competitive benefit package. Open until filled. EOE. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Work as part of a team operating the Central South

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CLASSIFIEDS Dakota Communications Center, the 911-Emergency Dispatch Center for central South Dakota. Receive calls for assistance from the public, document and dispatch appropriate public safety personnel for those calls. Receive, process, and send radio communications for various law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, and local Fire Departments. 40 hours per week - shift work. Salary: $19.49 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. Open until filled. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 125, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone (605) 773-7429 or www. cityofpierre.org. EOE. COMMUNITY CENTER DIRECTOR – CITY OF MADISON, SD. Responsible for directing the Community Center operations, programs and activities as well as developing and implementing marketing strategies for the organization. Work with City of Madison, Dakota State University and the Community Center Governing Board. Provide tours, education of memberships, oversee daily activities, prepare, and present monthly and annual financial reports as well as capital improvement plans to city management, DSU, boards, committees and elected officials. Assist in reviewing, updating and overseeing the development and implementation of Community Center policies and procedures for all Community Center personnel. Annual salary range starts at $64,114.61 and is based on experience. Open until filled. EOE. Learn more at www.cityofmadisonsd.com. DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Supervising and managing the City Parks and Recreation Department, consisting of Parks, Recreation, Golf/Cemetery divisions. Develops and implements annual budget and longrange capital improvement plan for the department. Serves as city liaison with various committees on park and recreation issues. Salary: $93,863.86 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System. Open until filled. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 1253, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone (605) 773-7429, www. cityofpierre.org. EOE. DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION OPERATOR I – CITY OF MADISON, SD. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater collection and water distribution systems. Requires occasional lifting/moving of up to 100lbs and can occasionally work in cold or inclement weather. Position works with GIS and digital maps on multiple platforms

and collects water samples for analysis. Must possess or be able to obtain a Class B SD commercial driver’s license upon hire and the appropriate state certified Class I licenses for water and wastewater distribution and collection upon hire. Wage DOE. Open until filled. EOE. Learn more at www.cityofmadisonsd.com. ELECTRIC SUPERINTENDENT – CITY OF MADISON, SD. Responsible for managing, supervising, and participating in the operations, construction, maintenance, and repair of electric utility infrastructure. Reviews project plans and drawings, uses and understands electrical systems and electrical safety and maintains preventative maintenance records. Assist in communication and coordination of contractors. Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the electric operations work, activities, projects, and programs. Job description at cityofmadisonsd.com. Annual salary range starts at $78,107.54 plus benefits; based on experience. Open until filled. EOE. FINANCE OFFICER/CITY ADMINISTRATOR - CITY OF GROTON, SD. Performs routine clerical, secretarial, administrative work in answering phones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, cashiering, data processing, and bookkeeping. Directs, organizes, and supervises the utility billing operations and accounting operations of the city, maintains the oﬃcial records of the city, and performs related work as required. Excellent benefits, annual salary $42,000-$60,000, DOE. Open until filled. Cover letter and resume to: PO Box 587, Groton SD 57445. Learn more: https://www. city.grotonsd.gov/jobs.html FINANCE OFFICER - CITY OF BALTIC, SD. The City of Baltic is a progressive community with approximately 1,265 friendly citizens and is located about 15 miles north of Sioux Falls, SD. Directs all accounting operations including maintaining all financial records, proper handling of general ledgers, accounts receivable, and account payable functions. Audits all claims against the City. Provides a listing of bills for Council approval of payments. Provide monthly and quarterly reports. Oversee semi-monthly payroll. Responsible for utility and other billings. Prepares financial reports for the City Administrator. Competitive compensation based on qualifications/experience + benefits. Application link on sdmunicipalleague.org/jobs. Open until filled. EOE. FINANCE OFFICER - CITY OF BRITTON, SD. Duties include but are not limited to overseeing all the City’s finance operations, including payroll, budgets, revenue and expense reports, accounts payable and receivable, prepare and file necessary State and Federal Reports,

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CLASSIFIEDS manage and direct day to day operations of the city. The City of Britton offers a benefit package of paid health, life, dental and vision insurance, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays. Full-time; salary DOE. Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 1203 3rd Street or from www.cityofbritton.com. Please send resume to cityhall@ brittonsd.net or City of Britton, PO Box 126, Britton, SD 57430. Open until filled. EOE. FINANCE OFFICER - CITY OF GARRETSON, SD. Manage all city records, documents, and finances; provide financial and related direction and support to department staff, and assistance, information, and advice to the City Council. Has statutory responsibility as described in South Dakota Codified Law. Successful applicants must possess a BA or BS in Accounting, or one or more years of governmental accounting experience. Experience with budgets, financial statements, and financial administration; previous management and supervisory experience preferred. Excellent benefit package. Salary is negotiable on experience and qualifications. Send resumes to financeofficer@ cityofgarretson.com or City of Garretson, PO Box 370, Garretson, SD, 57030. Open until filled. Questions: Anna Uhl, Finance Oﬃcer, 605-594-6721, or Greg Beaner, thebeaners@alliancecom.net. EOE. FINANCE OFFICER – CITY OF HARRISBURG, SD. Managing all City records, documents, and finances; providing financial and related direction and support to department staff, and assistance, information, and advice to the City Council. The Finance Oﬃcer has statutory responsibility as described in South Dakota Codified Law. Successful applicants must possess a BA or BS in Accounting or one or more years of governmental accounting experience; experience with budgets, financial statements, and financial administration; previous management and supervisory experience is preferred. Must retain a valid driver's license and be insurable. Salary DOE. Open until filled. EOE. Learn more at www.harrisburgsd.gov. FINANCE OFFICER - TOWN OF DELMONT, SD. Duties include but are not limited to: overseeing the Town’s finance operations, must attend all meetings, take minutes and prepare for publication, payroll, prepare city budgets and implementing them, monthly finance reports, meeting agendas, monthly meeting packets for board members, accounts payables and receivables, prepare and file necessary State and Federal reports, special assessments, banking, annual auditing procedures, contracts, licenses/permits, insurance, elections and the day-to-day operations of

the town. Wages depend on experience. Contact Linda Laib, 605-779-2621, for application and job description; send to: Town of Delmont, Finance Oﬃce, PO Box 202, Delmont, SD 57330. Open until filled. EOE. GOLF COURSE MECHANIC – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of golf course machines, equipment, and vehicles. Position will work in field and golf course maintenance operations. Duties include daily adjusting quality of cut and set height of cut on reels; grinding reels and bed knife with Bernhard grinders; thorough record keeping required to maintain equipment fleet; ordering parts/ supplies, maintaining relationships with manufacturer representatives, and maintaining a clean, safe and highly organized work area. Weekend days and some holiday work required. Knowledge and training in maintenance of small engines, diesels, automotivetype engines, and hydraulic systems and related components preferred. Salary: $21.51 minimum. Comprehensive benefit package. Apply: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501 or for additional information call (605) 773-7429. Open until filled. EOE. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Responsible for operating a variety of heavy equipment used in installing, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines and mains. Ability to perform manual labor which involves heavy lifting. Experience operating equipment such as a backhoe, motor grader, excavator, ditch-witch, boom truck, and front-end loader. Possession of a CDL within 90 days required. Experience in water and sewer main installation and repair desirable. Salary: $21.51 minimum. Comprehensive benefit package. Applications to: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE. LIBRARY DIRECTOR – CITY OF MADISON, SD. The director is responsible for managing all areas of library management and possesses the authority, responsibility and accountability for work performed in all areas of the library. Prepares budget requests, monthly and annual reports, and coordinates grant funds with updates to the board and commission. Provides a public presence, assists staff and patrons, and works with other city departments on the library’s behalf. Coordinates and ensures that programs, events, and activities are completed and evaluates the effectiveness of services. Annual salary range starts at $58,071.72 and is based on experience. Excellent benefit package. Open until filled. Learn more at www.cityofmadisonsd.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS MECHANIC - CITY OF MITCHELL, SD. Repairs and maintains mechanical, diesel, and automotive equipment. Repairs engines, hydraulics, transmissions, electrical components, brakes, steering, suspension, drivelines, body-frames, etc. Performs basic service work on equipment; performs oil changes, battery checks, tire inspections, and lube checks. Operates diagnostic and testing equipment. Maintains a clean and tidy repair shop and maintains inventory of parts and supplies. Operates a variety of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, and specialized tools. Performs related duties as assigned. Must have or be able to readily obtain a valid Class B CDL. $22.21/hr starting wage. Open until filled. EOE. Learn more at www.cityofmitchell.org. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR – CITY OF SPEARFISH, SD. Directs the operations of the Public Works Department, including fleet maintenance, facility maintenance, hydroelectric plant, streets, solid waste, water and wastewater utilities, wastewater treatment, snow removal, and airport operations. Requires

knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in engineering. Full-time position. Requires residency within a distance adequate to meet a 30-minute response time requirement. Learn more and apply online at www.cityofspearfish.com. Include resume and cover letter. Starting salary: $107,203.20 annually. Competitive benefit package. Open until filled. EOE. STREETS CREW LEADER – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Responsible for supervising and participating in a crew of personnel responsible for the repair and maintenance of city streets and other public works infrastructure. Experience supervising crews beneficial. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse individuals and the public to complete city projects is essential. Operate a motor grader, front-end loader, bobcat, street sweeper and trucks. Manual labor required including some heavy lifting. Must have or ability to obtain Class A CDL with air brakes within 90 days. Salary: $22.60 minimum. Comprehensive benefit

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January 1 – New Year’s Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1) January 1 – The municipal fiscal year begins. (SDCL 9-21-1; See Hdbk., sec. 12.065)

January 1 – Special assessment installments which are payable under either the Plan One or Plan Two option are due. (SDCL 9-43-103; See Hdbk., sec. 12.160) January 1 – One of two dates (the other being July 1) a new or amended municipal tax ordinance may become effective. The municipality must notify the Department of Revenue of the ordinance at least 90 days prior to the effective date. (SDCL 10-52-9; 10-52A-13; See Hdbk., sec. 12.260) First meeting of the year – A complete list of all the salaries for all oﬃcers and employees of the municipal corporation shall be published with the minutes of the first meeting following the beginning of the fiscal year or within 30 days thereafter. Added salaries of new employees and increased salaries of the old employees should be shown in the month in which they occur. A total of payroll by department shall be published monthly in the minutes. (SDCL 6-1-10; See Hdbk., sec. 5.095)

sec. 7.650) Follow the Municipal Election Calendar for all election deadlines. Third Monday of January – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1) Utility board – Is required to make an annual report of its operations immediately after end of the fiscal year. (SDCL 9-39-29; See Hdbk., sec. 12.080) Newspaper designation – The oﬃcial newspaper must be designated annually or for a period of time specified by the governing body, but not to be less than twelve months. (SDCL 9-12-6) Boundary changes – Municipalities must notify the Department of Revenue of any resolution or amendment enacted which changes the boundaries of the municipality. Notification shall be in written form, shall contain a copy of the resolution or amendment, and may be sent by electronic means or registered mail. Municipalities shall also provide any changes and additions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172) ■

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On or before February 1 – The S S State Treasurer 5 must distribute to the County 6 12 Treasurers the 13 19 remainder of the franchise 20 26 tax on banks. The County 27 Treasurer then apportions and distributes the tax in the same proportion as the real property taxes levied in each taxing subdivision in the previous year. (SDCL 10-4376; 10-43-77; See Hdbk., sec. 12.255(4)) No later than February 1 – The liquor tax reversion must be made. (SDCL 35-5-22; See Hdbk., sec. 11.600) February 1 – All certificates for water supply and treatment systems operators expire and must be renewed. (SDCL 34A-3-18; See Hdbk., sec. 6.305) Not later than its first meeting in February – The governing body may by resolution encumber that portion of the unexpended appropriations from the preceding year for which applicable obligations were incurred but were not paid. (SDCL 9-21-24.1; See Hdbk., sec. 12.069)

Sales tax ordinance deadlines – The effective date of any new or amended municipal sales tax ordinance must fall on either January first or July first. The municipality must notify the Department of Revenue of the ordinance at least 90 days prior to the effective date. (SDCL 10-52-9; 10-52A-13; See Hdbk. Sec. 12.260) Boundary changes – Municipalities must notify the Department of Revenue of any resolution or amendment enacted which changes the boundaries of the municipality. Notification shall be in written form, shall contain a copy of the resolution or amendment, and may be sent by electronic means or registered mail. Municipalities shall also provide any changes and additions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172) Last Friday in February – For elections held in April, nominating petitions must be filed not later than five p.m. on the last Friday in February preceding the day of the election. (SDCL 9-13-7; See Hdbk., sec. 7.250) If no one, including the incumbent, files a nominating petition, a vacancy is created and is filled by appointment or special election. (SDCL 9-13-14.1; 9-13-14.2) Follow the Municipal Election Calendar for all election deadlines. ■

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