§ 3-4-1 Events causing vacancy in office
§ 3-4-2 Resignation of office–To whom made
§ 3-4-3 Appointments to fill vacancies–By whom made
§ 3-4-4 Filling vacancies in board of county commissioners
§ 3-4-5 Vacancies occurring immediately prior to election
§ 3-4-6 Appointments in writing–Duration of appointment–Filling of vacancies–Office where filed
§ 3-4-7 Qualification by persons appointed to fill vacancies
§ 3-4-8 Temporary resignation for members of National Guard or reserves–Notice–Temporary replacement–Length of term
§ 3-4-9 Temporary resignation of elected official–Notice–Temporary replacement–Length of term
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 3 > Chapter 4 - Vacancies in Office

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.