Except where a different intention plainly appears, the public officers in office when the code of laws enacted by § 2-16-13 took effect continue in office until the expiration of the term for which they were elected or appointed unless sooner removed as provided by law.
S.D. Codified Laws § 2-14-28
Public officers in office before code
Source: SDC 1939, § 65.0202 (20).
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.