Bill > SB165

This bill revises various provisions related to municipal government, including clarifying the process for filling mayoral vacancies, defining the duties of municipal officers like the mayor, finance officer, city attorney, and city engineer, and outlining eligibility requirements for holding municipal office. It also addresses the appointment and removal of municipal officers, the establishment of civil service systems for employees, and the procedures for adopting and publishing ordinances and resolutions, including allowing for the adoption of comprehensive codes without full publication. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules regarding elected officers holding other municipal positions, the handling of municipal records, and the prosecution of ordinance violations, while also repealing several outdated sections related to municipal officers and employees.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26935