The chief executive officer of a municipality under the aldermanic form is the mayor. The mayor holds office for a term of not less than two nor more than five years as determined by ordinance. A mayor may hold office for more than one term.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 9-8-1

  • ordinance: as used in this title shall mean a permanent legislative act of the governing body of a municipality within the limits of its powers. See South Dakota Codified Laws 9-19-1

Source: SDC 1939, § 45.0701; SL 1959, ch 267; SL 1984, ch 53, § 1; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2; SL 1992, ch 61, § 1; SL 2001, ch 42, § 1; SL 2017, ch 56, § 1.