South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 26D - Office Of Hearing Examiners
Section 1-26D-3 - Appointment of hearing examiners.

1-26D-3. Appointment of hearing examiners.
The chief hearing examiner may appoint such other hearing examiners and other staff as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and may contract with qualified persons to serve as hearing examiners for specific cases.

Source: SL 1995, ch 8, ยง4