2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 46A WATER MANAGEMENT
Chapter 09. Water User Districts
§46A-9-24 Members of board of directors succeeding original board--Nomination and election--Term of office.

46A-9-24. Members of board of directors succeeding original board--Nomination and election--Term of office. After the qualification of the original board, members to succeed those in the three groups provided for in § 46A-9-8, respectively, and to fill unexpired terms, shall be nominated and elected and shall take office, subject to the provisions of this chapter. Prior to May first of each year, on dates established by the board, an election shall be held to elect directors to succeed those whose terms are about to expire. Newly elected directors shall assume office at the first board meeting following their election and shall continue for a period of three years thereafter and until a successor is duly elected and qualified. Election of directors shall be conducted as provided by §§ 46A-9-25 to 46A-9-29, inclusive.

Source: SL 1939, ch 291, § 5; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.1305 (1), (2); SDCL, § 46-16-23; SL 1997, ch 255, § 6.