49-1-8. Creation of Public Utilities Commission--Secretary--Seal.
The Public Utilities Commissioners who are elected shall constitute a commission to be known and designated as the Public Utilities Commission of the State of South Dakota. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson by majority vote and prescribe his duties. The commission shall have an official seal, which shall be judicially noticed.
Source: SDC 1939, §§52.0108, 52.0109; SL 1991, ch 380, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 01 - Public Utilities Commission
Section 49-1-4 - Duties of commissioners--Sessions of Public Utilities Commission--Removal.
Section 49-1-5 - Vacancies in office of commissioner--Appointment by Governor--Term of appointment.
Section 49-1-6 - Oath and bond of commissioners.
Section 49-1-7 - Salary of commissioners.
Section 49-1-8 - Creation of Public Utilities Commission--Secretary--Seal.
Section 49-1-8.1 - Commission continued as separate department.
Section 49-1-8.2 - Executive director--Appointment--Duties--Signature on behalf of commission.
Section 49-1-9 - Proceedings before commission--Quorum--Disqualification.
Section 49-1-9.1 - Providing false or misleading information to commission as misdemeanor.
Section 49-1-10 - Hearings before commission--Oaths.
Section 49-1-11 - Rules of commission.
Section 49-1-12 - Records of official actions--Proceedings open to public.
Section 49-1-12.1 - Discussions on internal management not subject to chapter 1-25.
Section 49-1-13 - Annual report to Governor--Contents.
Section 49-1-14 - Attorney general as adviser to commission--Suits by commission.
Section 49-1-15 - Assistant attorneys general to serve commission exclusively.
Section 49-1-16 - Duties of state's attorneys.
Section 49-1-18 - Neglect or refusal to perform duties--Misdemeanor--Forfeiture of office.