South Dakota § 34-29B-20 - Board member's term of office--Removal.
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§ 34-29B-20. Board member's term of office--Removal.
The term of office for members of the advisory board shall be four years. Any member is subject to removal by the Governor at any time for neglect of his duties or for other cause which in the opinion of the Governor makes his continued membership unwise in the public interest. The terms of members who are first appointed after January 1, 1992, shall be: two appointed for a term of one year; two appointed for a term of two years; and one for a term of four years. Such initial terms shall be designated by the Governor. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy arising from other than the natural expiration of a term shall serve for only the unexpired portion of term.
Source: SL 1991, ch 283, § 21.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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