It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any member of the governing body or other municipal officer to commit a palpable omission of duty or to intentionally commit oppression, misconduct, or malfeasance in the discharge of the duties of his office. Upon conviction of a violation of this section, the court in which such conviction is had may in its discretion enter an order removing the member of the governing body or other officer so convicted from his office.
S.D. Codified Laws § 9-14-37
Neglect of duty or misconduct by municipal officer as misdemeanor--Removal from office
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Matter of Discipline of Russell (2011)
Most recently applied in Matter of Discipline of Russell (April 2011)
Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art III, § 12; RPolC 1903, § 1193; SL 1913, ch 119, § 28; RC 1919, § 6284; SDC 1939, §§ 45.1118, 45.9902; SL 1981, ch 43, § 16
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.