South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 04 - Vacancies In Office
Section 3-4-1 - Events causing vacancy in office.

3-4-1. Events causing vacancy in office.
An office becomes vacant if one of the following events applies to a member of a governing body or elected officer before the expiration of the term of the office; the person:
(1)Dies;
(2)Resigns;
(3)Is removed from office;
(4)Fails to qualify as provided by law;
(5)Ceases to be a resident of the state, district, county, municipality, township, ward, or precinct in which the duties of the office are to be exercised or for which elected;
(6)Is convicted of any infamous crime or of any offense involving a violation of the official oath of the office; or
(7)Has a judgment obtained against the person for a breach of an official bond.

Source: SL 1864-5, ch 12, §2; PolC 1877, ch 22, §2; CL 1887, §1385; RPolC 1903, §1802; RC 1919, §7007; SDC 1939, §48.0101; SL 2015, ch 22, §1.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees

Chapter 04 - Vacancies In Office

Section 3-4-1 - Events causing vacancy in office.

Section 3-4-2 - Resignation of office--To whom made.

Section 3-4-3 - Appointments to fill vacancies--By whom made.

Section 3-4-4 - Filling vacancies in board of county commissioners.

Section 3-4-5 - Vacancies occurring immediately prior to election.

Section 3-4-6 - Appointments in writing--Duration of appointment--Filling of vacancies--Office where filed.

Section 3-4-7 - Qualification by persons appointed to fill vacancies.

Section 3-4-8 - Temporary resignation for members of National Guard or reserves--Notice--Temporary replacement--Length of term.

Section 3-4-9 - Temporary resignation of elected official--Notice--Temporary replacement--Length of term.