Any hearing before the board of county commissioners requested pursuant to § 34-16-19 shall be held during an open session of the board of county commissioners and shall be held no later than forty-five days after filing of the request for hearing. Following hearing, the board of county commissioners shall issue an appropriate order, including a statement of any corrective action which the board deems necessary. A decision of the board may be appealed to the circuit court in accordance with the provisions of chapter 7-8.
SDCL 34-16-21