No initiated ordinance or resolution shall become operative unless approved by a majority of the votes cast for and against the same. If so approved, it shall take effect upon the completion of the canvass of the election returns relating thereto.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 9-20-5

  • 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 1899, ch 94, § 13; RPolC 1903, § 1226; SL 1913, ch 119, § 50; RC 1919, § 6264; SDC 1939, § 45.1021; SL 1947, ch 199, § 4.