After the formation of the drainage district as prescribed in §§ 46A-13-1 to 46A-13-3, inclusive, a governing commission of three members shall be chosen as provided in this section. If the territory included within the district is within a single county, the governing board shall be chosen by the county commissioners of the county. If the territory included within the district lies within two counties, the governing board shall be chosen by the joint meeting and action of the boards of county commissioners of the counties. If the territory included within the district lies within three or more counties, the governing board shall be chosen by the chairs of the boards of county commissioners of the counties meeting and acting jointly. The boards of county commissioners, or the chair of the boards, as the case may be, shall promptly meet and appoint the governing board of the district.

Source: SDC 1939, § 61.1102; SDCL § 46-23-4; SL 2011, ch 165, § 506.