If any person appointed as precinct superintendent or precinct deputy neglects or refuses to be sworn or to act as such, the position of the person shall be filled by the voters of the precinct present at the polling place when it opens, from the different political parties, as provided in this chapter. The person so elected to fill the vacancy is vested with the same power for that election, as if regularly appointed.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 12-15-10

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 16.1007; SL 1974, ch 118, § 66; SL 1975, ch 119, § 6; SL 1976, ch 105, § 37; SL 1993, ch 118, § 5; SL 1999, ch 69, § 9.