The secretary of public safety, subject to the direction and control of the Governor, is responsible for carrying out the program for emergency management of this state. He shall coordinate the activities of all organizations for emergency management within the state, and shall maintain liaison with and cooperation with emergency management agencies and organizations of other states and of the federal government.

Source: SL 1949, ch 236, § 4; SL 1951, ch 285, § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.01C04 (4); SL 1977, ch 271, § 8; SL 1992, ch 236, § 8; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), § 111; SDCL § 33-15-22.