S.D. Admin. R. 47:02:01:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 71, January 6, 2025

Section 47:02:01:01 - Definitions

Words defined in SDCL 3-18 have the same meaning when used in this title. In addition terms used within this article, unless the context otherwise plainly requires, mean:

(1) "Act," chapter 3-18 of the South Dakota Codified Laws;

(2) "Division," the director of the Division of Labor and Management of the Department of Labor, or a designee;

(3) "Employer," the state of South Dakota or any of its political subdivisions, including the public schools and any authority, commission, board, or other branch of the public service;

(4) "Board," the governing body or office holder in charge of the employer;

(5) "Employee," a public employee as defined in SDCL 3-18-1;

(6) "Employee organization," a lawful association, labor organization, federation, council, or brotherhood in which employees participate, having as a primary purpose the improvement of working conditions among public employees, or a craft, trade, or industrial union whose membership includes both public employees and employees of private organizations;

(7) "Representative," an employee organization designated by a group of employees to act as their spokesman for negotiating conditions of employment with the employer;

(8) "Unit," a specifically defined group of employees;

(9) "Parties," all employees, the employer, all employee organizations, and any other person having a special interest in negotiations between the employer and its employees;

(10) "Petitioner," the person, organization, or employer filing a petition under the provisions of SDCL 3-18;

(11) "Respondent," a party other than the petitioner.

S.D. Admin. R. 47:02:01:01

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 9 SDR 81, 9 SDR 124, effective 7/1/1983; 24 SDR 7, effective 7/30/1997.

General Authority: SDCL 3-18-3.3, 3-18-6, 3-18-15.3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 3-18-1 to 3-18-17.