Section 9-8-3 - Powers and duties of mayor--Veto power. - South Dakota Statutes

9-8-3. Powers and duties of mayor--Veto power. The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the council but shall have no vote except in case of a tie. He shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the laws and ordinances, and take care that such laws and ordinances are faithfully executed. He shall annually and from time to time give the council information relative to the affairs of the first or second class municipality, and shall recommend for their consideration such measures as he may deem expedient. He shall have the power to sign or veto any ordinance or resolution passed by the common council, and the power to veto any part or item of an ordinance or resolution appropriating money.

Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art III, §§ 4, 8, 10, 14; RPolC 1903, §§ 1185, 1189, 1191, 1195; RC 1919, §§ 6206 to 6208; SDC 1939, § 45.0702; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2.