South Dakota § 7-8A-5 - Duties of county manager.
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§ 7-8A-5. Duties of county manager.
The county manager shall:
(1) Provide for the proper execution of all orders, resolutions, and regulations established by the board;
(2) Attend all meetings of the board and recommend measures for adoption;
(3) Prepare and submit to the county board a proposed annual budget and long-range capital expenditure program, along with a financial plan for raising revenue, for such a period as the board may direct;
(4) Administer the provisions of the budget when adopted by the board;
(5) Keep the board fully advised of the financial condition and needs of the county and make such other reports from time to time as required by the board or he deems necessary;
(6) Appoint and hire qualified staff to assist in the proper administration of the county affairs; and
(7) Perform such other duties as may be required of him by the board.
Source: SL 1986, ch 62, § 5.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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