The governing body of any municipal corporation in this state is hereby empowered and authorized to enter into insurance contracts for the protection and benefit of its employees and such insurance contracts may be in the form of group life insurance, salary saving, or retirement annuities. A municipal corporation entering into any such insurance contracts is authorized to deduct from the salary or wages of such employee protected by such insurance contract or contracts, his or her pro rata share of the cost of such insurance, and pay the premium for such insurance out of the funds so deducted. Discretion is vested in the governing body to determine what particular class or group of employees shall be protected by such insurance contracts. Provided that when such class or group has been determined, no insurance contracts shall be made or entered into without the consent of at least sixty percent of such class or group.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 9-14-36

  • 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.

Source: SL 1939, ch 192; SDC Supp 1960, § 45.0201-1 (1).

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