Section 46A-13-4 - Governing commission of interstate drainage district--Number of members, selection. - South Dakota Statutes

46A-13-4. Governing commission of interstate drainage district--Number of members, selection. After the formation of the drainage district as prescribed in §§ 46A-13-1 to 46A-13-3, inclusive, a governing commission of three members shall be chosen in the following manner: If the territory comprised within such district shall be within a single county, such governing board shall be chosen by the county commissioners of such county; if the territory included within such district shall lie within two counties, such governing board shall be chosen by the joint meeting and action of the boards of county commissioners of such counties; if the territory included within such district shall lie within three or more counties, such governing board shall be chosen by the chairmen of the boards of county commissioners of such counties meeting and acting jointly. It shall be the duty of the board or boards of county commissioners, or the chairmen of such boards, as the case may be, promptly to meet and appoint the governing board of such district.

Source: SDC 1939, § 61.1102; SDCL, § 46-23-4.