South Dakota § 12-15-1.3 - Precinct assistant--Appointment--Duties.
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§ 12-15-1.3. Precinct assistant--Appointment--Duties.
In addition to the precinct election board, the person in charge of the election may appoint a person to be designated as the precinct assistant. The precinct superintendent shall prescribe the duties and conduct of the precinct assistant. The precinct assistant may not perform any of the duties of the precinct superintendent or precinct deputies unless specified by statute. The precinct assistant may assist with setting up the polling place, directing voters to the proper election board, and providing instruction on the use of the electronic ballot marking system.
Source: SL 2006, ch 70, § 5.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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