South Dakota Codified Laws 9-14-23. Employment of attorney–Contract by ordinance or resolution
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The governing body of any municipal corporation may contract for legal services or employ an attorney under such terms and conditions as the governing body shall deem proper. Any contract for legal services with an attorney shall be made by ordinance or resolution. Such contract shall set forth the compensation to be paid and the specific services to be rendered.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 9-14-23
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- 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
Source: SL 1925, ch 248; SDC 1939, § 45.1129; SL 1957, ch 247; SL 1967, ch 219; SL 1978, ch 61.