9-19-1. Definition of terms.
The word "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.
The word "resolution" as used in this title shall mean any determination, decision, or direction of the governing body of a municipality of a special or temporary character for the purpose of initiating, effecting, or carrying out its administrative duties and functions under the laws and ordinances governing the municipality.
Source: SL 1913, ch 119, §38; RC 1919, §§6242, 6250; SDC 1939, §§45.1001, 45.1008.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 9 - Municipal Government
Chapter 19 - Ordinances And Resolutions
Section 9-19-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 9-19-2 - Continuation in force of prior ordinances and resolutions.
Section 9-19-5 - One subject expressed in title of ordinance.
Section 9-19-6 - Style of ordinance.
Section 9-19-7 - Reading, passage, and publication of ordinances--Codes incorporated by reference.
Section 9-19-7.1 - Notice requirements for substantial amendment at second reading.
Section 9-19-8 - Passage, recording, and publication of resolutions.
Section 9-19-9 - Recording of votes on ordinances.
Section 9-19-10 - Veto power of mayor under aldermanic form--Items in appropriation ordinances.
Section 9-19-11 - Reconsideration of vetoed item--Vote required to override veto.
Section 9-19-12 - Ordinance becoming law without mayor's signature.
Section 9-19-13 - Effective date of resolutions and ordinances.
Section 9-19-14 - Recording of ordinance in ordinance book.
Section 9-19-14.1 - Posting of ordinance book on municipal website.
Section 9-19-15 - Compilation of ordinances--Free copies.
Section 9-19-16 - Revision of ordinances--Committee to prepare revision.
Section 9-19-18 - Evidence of ordinances and resolutions.
Section 9-19-19 - Ordinances and resolutions presumed valid unless controverted.
Section 9-19-20 - Firearms regulation prohibited--Action by attorney general.