The attorney general is also authorized to appoint assistant attorneys general as he may deem necessary on a part–time basis for special assignments. The attorney general shall fix their compensation and the expenditures for such appointments may be made from whatever appropriation or source that may be made available to the attorney general. The appointment of such assistants shall be in writing and filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. Such assistant attorneys general shall have the power and authority specifically delegated to them by the attorney general in writing. Such assistant attorney general shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take and subscribe the official oath prescribed by the Constitution.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 1-11-5

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization

Source: SDC 1939, § 55.1502 as added by SL 1963, ch 305.

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