In case of a vacancy in the office of the secretary of state, attorney-general, or general treasurer from any cause, the general assembly in grand committee shall elect some person to fill the same; provided, that if such vacancy occurs when the general assembly is not in session the governor shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy until a successor elected by the general assembly is qualified to act.
Temporary Appointment to Fill Vacancies in Office of Secretary of State, Attorney-General, or General Treasurer
S.D. Const. art. IV, § 4 — under Executive Department.
S.D. Const. art. IV, § 4
Temporary Appointment to Fill Vacancies in Office of Secretary of State, Attorney-General, or General Treasurer