Any documentary material or data made or received by the authority for purposes under this chapter, to the extent that such material or data consists of trade secrets, scientific or technical secrets, matters involving national security, or commercial or financial information regarding the operation of a business, may not be considered public records, and are exempt from disclosure. Any discussion or consideration of such information, any discussion of personnel matters, and any discussion of strategy related to any contract negotiation, may be held by the authority in executive session.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 1-16J-18

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Executive session: A portion of the Senate's daily session in which it considers executive business.

Source: SL 2009, ch 8, § 18.