Section 46A-7A-9 - Voting by nonpersonal owners--Co-owners voting. - South Dakota Statutes

46A-7A-9. Voting by nonpersonal owners--Co-owners voting. Any firm, association, or corporation that is a holder of title may designate an officer or agent to vote as its elector by a written instrument under the seal of the firm, association, or corporation. Holders of title as joint tenants, joint tenants with rights of survivorship, and tenants in common shall vote their separate interests as they appear. If their separate interests are not specifically defined either in the county assessment role or a signed statement on file with the district, each tenant shall be deemed to own an equal share. Any partnership that is a holder of title may designate the partner or agent to vote as its elector by a written instrument signed by all the partners. The written instruments required under this section shall be presented to and filed with the election officials or with the board if the election is by mail.

Source: SL 1985, ch 360, § 9.