S.D. Codified Laws § 11-8-46
Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
The mayor shall designate a chairman and vice-chairman from among the commissioners. An agency may employ an executive director, technical experts, and such other agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require, and determine their qualifications, duties and compensation. For such legal service as it may require, an agency may employ or retain its own counsel and legal staff.
SDCL 11-8-46