§ 2-5-2 Elective officers of Senate
§ 2-5-3 Elective officers of house
§ 2-5-3.1 Tie vote for organizing House of Representatives
§ 2-5-5 Appointment of legislative employees by presiding officers
§ 2-5-8 Determination of amount of compensation of legislative employees
§ 2-5-9 Certification and payment of compensation to officers and employees

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 2 > Chapter 5 - Legislative Officers and Employees

  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.