A Summary of South Dakota State Government
An overview of South Dakota constitutional offices, statutory offices, and the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Statewide offices
Constitutional offices
The South Dakota Constitution provides for the offices of attorney general, secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, and commissioner of school and public lands. These officers serve four-year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms.
The offices perform duties including legal representation, official filings, election administration, processing and receiving state payments, and administration of school and public lands.
Public regulation
Statutory offices
Three public utilities commissioners are elected to staggered six-year terms. Public Utilities Commission members are not subject to term limits.
Government structure