If the question of whether to change the form of government or number of commissioners, wards, or trustees is approved in an election pursuant to § 9-11-6, at the next annual municipal election or at a special election called by the governing board and held pursuant to § 9-13-14, elected officials must be chosen under the changed form of government.
S.D. Codified Laws § 9-11-9
First election after change in form of municipal government
Source: SDC 1939, § 45.0504; SL 2000, ch 34, § 5; SL 2025, ch 38, § 57
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