South Dakota § 1-24-19 - Political subdivisions authorized to form separate administrative or legal entity.

§ 1-24-19. Political subdivisions authorized to form separate administrative or legal entity.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Titles 7, 9, and 13, two or more political subdivisions, or any combination thereof, may form an agreement pursuant to this chapter to establish an administrative or separate legal entity upon a motion approved by a majority vote of all participating governing bodies. Such agreement may be entered into for economic development purposes or to provide greater efficiency or improved services among the governing bodies entering into the agreement. The governing body of the joint entity shall be composed of the elected officials from the participating governing bodies. The agreement shall set forth the portion of support provided by each governing body. The joint entity may not levy property taxes, but may operate enterprise functions, set fees for services, employ staff, and own real or personal property. The joint entity may borrow funds to finance the purchase of real or personal property or to construct facilities. Any financing by bonds or other method shall require approval by more than sixty percent of the members of each participating governing board. The joint entity may enter into multiyear contracts. The joint entity shall follow all statutory requirements for public notice of meetings, publication of minutes, open meetings, the letting of public contracts, conflict of interest, disposal of surplus property, and audits.

Source: SL 1995, ch 7, § 1.