Oversees the following divisions of the City of Aberdeen: Street Maintenance, Solid Waste, Traffic Control, Utilities, the Water Treatment Plant, and the Water Reclamation Facility. These divisions are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of roads and alleys, snow removal, solid waste collection, contracted recycling, traffic control measures, the maintenance of all water main, sewer main, storm sewer, and drainage ways, treatment and conveyance of drinking water, and the conveyance, treatment, and discharge of waste water.

City Municipal Government including utilities (electric, water, wastewater, street), engineering/planning, Parks and Recreation, City Administrator and Mayor, finance, and Human Resources.

The Finance Office houses the following City of Selby departments: Finance (responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the city, budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, panning and zoning, grants management and financial reporting, city council agendas, long range planning for the City, and special use permits), Parks and Recreation (maintains parks, sports fields, and facilities, provides recreational programming, and manages the Recreation and Aquatics centers, Utilities (public utilities, water, sewer, and garbage collection), and Public Works (streets and sanitation, snow removal, sanitary sewer services, and storm water).

Serves as a central location for Beresford residents to find information about the community and city governments. Residents can pay city-owned utility bills and BeresfordTel bills, apply for utilities, apply for internet, telephone, and cable, register to vote or update voter registration, drop off UPS/FedEx packages that have a pre-paid label, pursue building permits, register for dog tag licenses, and purchase pool passes. City Hall also offers a public notary service. The mayor and city council make decisions about the future of the city, act as a board of the local utilities, act as a board of the equalization on property taxes, and make ordinances and regulations. Beresford City Council meets twice a month at City Hall. These meetings are open to the public. If an individual wants to address the council, they should call city hall or email the city administrator. The functions of the City Administrator vary between municipalities, but they generally include overseeing city departments, coordinating between city government departments, and engaging with residents of the city. The Finance Officer oversees all aspects of the City's finances.

The commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, and telephone utilities. Consumer services include to ensure utility companies in South Dakota provide safe, reliable, reasonably priced service, helps resolve disputes between customers and their utilities, operates the South Dakota Do Not Call Registry, operates the natural gas pipeline safety program, and licenses and inspects state public grain warehouses and grain buyers.

Finance Responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of a city, town, or township. Responsibilities varies by jurisdiction but generally include budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management and financial reporting. Parks and Recreation Maintains parks, lake access and green space areas as well as sports fields and facilities. Also provides recreational programming for all ages and abilities. Manages the Recreation Center and Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Centers. Mayor's Office / City Hall City hall provides the City Council agendas and oversees long range planning for the city. City Administration approves special event permits, coordinates planning, organizing and directing the activities of the city departments. Utilities Providing power and light for the citizens of our city. Water Sewer Garbage collection Public Works - Transportation services include: Streets and sanitation Landfill Snow removal - Engineering services include: Potable water Storm water Sanitary sewer services Building permitting Planning

City Administrator - is the funnel for information between the City Council, City Staff, and State and Federal agencies. The City Administrator assists in the preparation of the annual City budget, recommends policy directions to the City Council, oversees long range planning, directing the activities of city departments and carries out all other duties as prescribed. Finance Office is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the City. This includes monitoring accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, financial reporting and utility billing. City utilities include water, sewer and garbage collection services. Public Works department oversees the maintenance of the streets, alleys, storm sewer, water and sewer systems, rubble site and airport. Planning & Zoning Committee is responsible for preparing and maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, administering and enforcing zoning and subdivision regulations, enforcing building codes, and carrying out ordinances for permits and inspection. Building Committee which is comprised of three council members is designated as the building inspector for the City. Together, they review permits and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Parks and Recreation include a swimming pool that is open during the summer months. Area parks are maintained by local organizations.