A quorum of a local board of equalization is a simple majority of the local board. A majority of the quorum present may act for the local board of equalization and may adjourn from day to day. They shall, within five consecutive days, complete the equalization. School board members may participate and vote only in the equalization between property within the boundaries of their respective districts.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 10-11-14

  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art X, § 3; SL 1897, ch 28, § 36; RPolC 1903, § 2098; SL 1905, ch 39; SL 1913, ch 119, § 80; RC 1919, § 6724; SL 1937, ch 240, § 2; SDC 1939, § 57.0401; SL 1949, ch 408, § 1; SL 1951, ch 437; SL 1953, ch 459; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2; SL 1993, ch 86, § 5.