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OFFICERS
The officers of the city shall include the following: Finance Officer, Public Works Director, and such additional officers as may be deemed necessary for the proper administration of municipal business. Such officers shall be hired by the Mayor and Council members and shall hold office until their successors are duly hired and qualified.
(Prior Code, § 2.08.010) (Ord. 12-2, passed 6-7-2012)
The Mayor and Alderperson shall qualify by filing the municipal oath with the City Finance Officer. All other officers may be required to take an oath of office before entering upon the discharge of duties. The oath shall be subscribed by the person taking it and shall be filed and preserved in the office of the Finance Officer.
(Prior Code, § 2.08.030) (Ord. 12-2, passed 6-7-2012)
(A) Vacancies. The removal of any city officer, Alderperson, or Mayor for which he or she was elected, appointed, or hired shall cause a vacancy in the office or position. Reasons for removal may be, but are not limited to: his or her failure (after notice of his or her election, appointment, or hiring) to qualify and enter into the duties of his or her office or the conviction of any such officer of any public offense other than a misdemeanor.
(Prior Code, § 2.08.040)
(B) Fill vacancies. In the case of vacancy for officers, regardless of the cause, the vacancy shall be filled by advertising and hiring. Vacancies in the office of Alderpersons shall be filled until the next regular election by appointment of the Council with a qualified person from the ward in which the vacancy exists.
(Prior Code, § 2.08.050)
(Ord. 12-2, passed 6-7-2012)
The city follows the provisions of SDCL Chapters 5-18A and 6-1 and other applicable laws regarding conflict of interest for municipal officials and employees.
(Prior Code, § 2.08.060) (Ord. 12-2, passed 6-7-2012; Ord. 18-10, passed 11-1-2018)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL Chapters 3-23, 5-18A, and 6-1
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