South Dakota Codified Laws 51A-6A-40. Correction of unsafe or unsound condition or operation–Appointment of special assistant–Appeal of appointment
If the director determines that the business of any trust company is being conducted in an unsafe or unsound manner, the director may appoint a special assistant who shall immediately take charge of the operation of the trust company for the purpose of correcting any unsafe or unsound condition or operation. After appointment, the special assistant shall continue to serve under the direction of the director for a period of time as the director determines is reasonable and necessary or until relieved by order of the commission or of a court of competent jurisdiction. The special assistant’s salary, which shall be determined by the director, and expenses shall be borne by the trust company under supervision. After an appointment of a special assistant, a trust company may, within thirty days from the date of the notice of the appointment, appeal in writing to the commission. If a trust company appeals, the commission shall fix a date for a hearing which shall be within thirty days from the date of the appeal. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1-26. The commission shall render an order as to the correctness or incorrectness of the director’s decision to take over the conduct of the trust company, and the order of such commission is subject to review under chapter 1-26.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 51A-6A-40
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Source: SL 1995, ch 268, § 38.