South Dakota § 1-16A-4 - Appointment of members of authority--Qualifications.
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§ 1-16A-4. Appointment of members of authority--Qualifications.
The authority shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor who are residents of the state. Not more than four of the seven members of the authority may be of the same political party. At least one of the members to be appointed by the Governor must be or must have been a trustee, director, comptroller, or other employee of a public or of a private nonprofit hospital knowledgeable in hospital and health care construction and financing. At least one of the appointed members must be or must have been a trustee, director, comptroller, or other employee of a public or nonprofit private college or university knowledgeable in the construction and financing of such educational facilities. At least one appointed member must be a person experienced in and having a favorable reputation for skill, knowledge, and experience in the field of state and municipal finance. At least one of the appointed members must be a person experienced in and having a favorable reputation for skill, knowledge, and experience in the field of health facility architecture. At least one of the appointed members must be a person experienced in and having a favorable reputation for skill, knowledge, and experience in the field of higher educational facility architecture. In making appointments, the Governor shall take into consideration nominees recommended for appointment by professional organizations of hospitals, long term care facilities, higher education associations, investment banking, and architects.
Source: SL 1972, ch 10, § 3; SL 2023, ch 3, § 7.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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