South Dakota Codified Laws 9-14-16. Members of governing body not to hold other office–Liquor license not disqualifying–Auditor or clerk not to serve as treasurer
No mayor, alderman, commissioner, or trustee may hold any other office under the municipality while an incumbent of such office. The term “office” does not include membership on any municipality board, if the ordinance or resolution establishing the board specifically includes the mayor, an alderman, commissioner, or trustee in the membership of the board. No mayor, alderman, commissioner, or trustee is disqualified from holding such office in any municipality as a result of holding any liquor license or being the spouse of a person holding any liquor license. No mayor, alderman, commissioner, or trustee who is the holder of a liquor license may vote on the issuance or transfer of any such license. No auditor or clerk may hold the office of treasurer under the municipality while an incumbent of such office.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 9-14-16
- ordinance: as used in this title shall mean a permanent legislative act of the governing body of a municipality within the limits of its powers. See South Dakota Codified Laws 9-19-1
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art VI, § 9; RPolC 1903, § 1242; SL 1913, ch 119, § 64; RC 1919, § 6277; SL 1925, ch 246; SDC 1939, § 45.1110; SL 1949, ch 182; SL 1985, ch 61; SL 1986, ch 69; SL 1995, ch 46.