South Dakota § 46A-10B-9 - Agreement to designate and define composition of governing body--Requirements--Powers.
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§ 46A-10B-9. Agreement to designate and define composition of governing body--Requirements--Powers.
The joint powers agreement establishing a drainage basin utility district shall designate and define the composition and powers of the governing body of the district, consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The governing body shall include at least two representatives of each county and each municipality included wholly or partially within the district, and each representative shall have one vote on matters coming before the governing body.
Matters coming before the governing body shall be decided by majority vote of the representatives included in the governing body. The governing body shall annually elect from among its membership a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and treasurer, and the governing body may employ staff as necessary, pursuant to § 46A-10B-13.
Source: SL 1989, ch 388, § 12.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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