The City of Sioux Falls is run by a mayor and a part-time council form of government.

The City of Brandon is sponsoring a 3-day, free leaf drop-off Saturday, October 18, Saturday, November 1, and Saturday, November 15, 2025. Bring bags and cans of leaves and leaf mulch to the McHardy Park Parking Lot and dump them into a garbage truck furnished by Marv's Sanitary Services. Only leaves and mulch can be accepted. No branches, no loose leaves, and no tarps accepted. Leaves must be in cans or bags.

Transportation Services include Streets & Sanitation, Landfill, Snow Removal, Recycling. Public Works and Engineering Services include Potable Water, Storm Water, Sanitary Sewer Services, Building Permitting, and Planning & Zoning.

This office is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of a city, town or township. Responsibilities vary by jurisdiction but generally include budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management and financial reporting.

Works to provide timely and accurate financial information to the city management and to the public, and to administer the city's assets, including cash and investments, in a prudent and intelligent manner. Accepts, reviews, approves and collects fees for permits including Building, Liquor/Wine/Malt Beverages and Pet Licenses.

Primary responsibilities of this department include design, review, and manage infrastructure projects, manage the City's right-of-way, review and approve plats and subdivision, planning and zoning, development and revision of City maps, and professional assistance to other departments.

Provides light and power services for businesses and residents within the limits of Vermillion, South Dakota.

Serving the city of Scotland, including public works (street, parks & rec, water, and wastewater), code enforcement, finance officer, mayor and council, police officer, and a Library Assistant.

Supports a variety of programs for all ages, from arts and crafts to sports and camps. Visit the website for a map of parks and walking trails and a chart of the available park amenities. Community Friendship Gardens Garden plots are available for a $34.00 fee, please call for an application and information. Garden Guidelines and Rules: All plots and surrounding areas must be kept free of weeds, trash, and litter. Plots need to be cleaned up by October 15 of each year so that tilling can be done for the following year. Don't forget to harvest all of your crops. Any fencing must be removed at the end of the season before the City does their tilling. Forestry Tree branches are to be trimmed and cut to a minimum height of thirteen and one-half (13½) feet above the street or alley level to allow ample space for the movement of city maintenance and garbage disposal equipment. All existing hedges and shrubs on the boulevard or parking strips shall be trimmed to a height of thirty inches as measured from the gutter level of the street. Trees shall be planted at a distance (30 feet) apart as determined by the Parks and Recreation Board considering the ultimate size of the variety of tree involved. Please call for a free planting permit and staking the location for boulevard trees. A free tree removal permit is issued by this office if you wish to remove trees or stumps that are located on the boulevard or in an alley area.

The City of Sioux Falls owns three municipal golf courses: Elmwood, Prairie Green, and Kuehn Park. The courses are conveniently located and offer a great golf experience for players of all skill levels.

Disc golf baskets stay up year round unless maintenance or park improvement affects the course. Baskets may move to allow turf to regrow.

Advises the City Manager, City Council, and City personnel on all legal matters affecting the city. The city attorney prosecutes and defends lawsuits in which the City of Watertown is a party, and serves as the city's prosecutor for violations of city ordinances. The city attorney is prohibited from providing legal advice to the public or to any party other than the municipal corporation of the City of Watertown.

Provides fire investigation, fire prevention and education, fire service training, fire suppression, inspection and pre-planning, plan review, and rescue and recovery services.

Primarily focuses its efforts on public education, fire prevention initiatives, preparedness and overall community risk reduction. Responds to a wide variety of calls for service such as fire suppression resources, advanced life support transport services, a technical rescue team, a hazardous materials team, aircraft rescue and firefighting response and other services. These services are dispatched from 8 strategically located stations throughout the community.

Provides a broad mix of development services including: Building Services Division Plans examination and building code enforcement Building permitting and inspections Air Quality permitting Staff support for Building Code Board of Appeals and Air Quality Board Current Planning Plans examination and zoning ordinance enforcement Review and processing of land use applications Prepares zoning code ordinances and municipal code amendments Staff support for the Planning Commission Review and processing of platting applications to subdivide property Long Range Planning Comprehensive Master Planning Transportation Planning Neighborhood Planning Residential and non-residential growth analysis and projections Land Use Plan Amendments Staff support for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and committees Code Enforcement Division Respond to complaints registered by citizens, Mayor, City Council, or other City Officials Initiate enforcement action on violations observed by enforcement officers where no complaints have been filed Administer the processes of noticing and abatement of violations Assist in the enforcement of the requirements of the Sign Code Parking Enforcement Division Enforces parking regulations Monitors parking that is metered, permitted and/or time restricted Maintains several City owned parking lots and the downtown parking structure Provides support services to the Parking Advisory Board Educates the public on the City's Parking Ordinances Serves as an advocate for continued development in downtown Rapid City Planning Projects Division Coordinates planning projects and other studies surrounding growth, development and redevelopment of Rapid City Facilitates the creation and implementation of ordinances, policies and procedures Historic Preservation Reviews development applications and conducts annexation studies Staff support for the Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Sign Review, grant management and a community education program

The City Council consists of the Mayor, Finance Officer, and 5 Council members representing 3 wards within the city of Edgemont. The Mayor and Finance Officer are located in City Hall as well as the Post Office.

Services provided are: Finance - The office that is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs for the city. Responsibilities include budget development and monitoring, accounting, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management and financial reporting. Parks and Recreation - Maintains parks and green space areas as well as sports fields and facilities. City Hall - Provides the City Council agendas, public records, location of City Council Meetings. City administration approves special event permits, coordinates planning, organizing and directing the activities of city departments. Utilities - Includes water, sewer, and garbage collection Public Works - Streets & sanitation, landfill, snow removal, sanitary sewer services, building permits, planning & zoning

Responsible for the city infrastructure and improvement projects, annexations, cemetery records, grave purchases, burial scheduling, monument permits, conditional use permits/home occupations, contractor licenses, excavation permits, flood plain management, flood plain development permits, planning and zoning matters within the 3-mile jurisdiction, plats and mylar (preliminary, final, and administrative), rezoning amendments, sewer and water permits, and variances. The Building Inspector works with the Engineering Department to issue building permits, conduct inspections, issue stop-work orders, and follow and enforce International Building Codes and city codes and ordinances. Individuals can visit the Building Inspection page of the Belle Fourche website to find information and forms related to building permits, building codes, contractor licenses, and city limit address and property setback guides.

Responsible for serving and protecting the citizens of Belle Fourche.

The Council consists of three At-Large Members; five District Council Members, and the Mayor. The Council Members serve on a part-time basis and the Mayor is full time. The current Council Members are: At-Large Members: Rich Merkouris; 605-367-8818 Richard Thomason; 605-367-8733 Sarah Cole; 605-367-8808 (Until 12/3/2025) Southwest District Council Member Ryan Spellerberg; 605-367-8865 Southeast District Council Member David Barranco; 605-367-8102 Northeast District Council Member Miranda Basye; 605-367-8764 Central District Council Member Curt Soehl; 605-367-8110 Northwest District Jennifer Sigette; 605-367-8898

Serves as an information resource center for the City Manager, Mayor, Council Members, city staff and public for accurate and timely access to all official activities and publications. Issues the following licenses required by certain businesses: ambulance service, liquor and beer licenses, community event permits, commercial garbage hauler, home day care, and peddler/transient merchant (at times needs to get a permit). Answers questions related to utility applications, utility payments, building and demolition permits, and cat and dog tags, all of which can be access by visiting the city government's website.

A public 18 hole golf course located between Lake Albert and Lake Poinsett. The Lake Region Golf Club runs the golf course and offers a full pro shop, practice facilities, and a driving range. Members are able to participate in tournaments, attend special events, receive reciprocal playing privileges in Brookings, Volga, and Watertown, and participate in family and junior programming, events, camps, and clinics. Also provides golf lessons.

Provides a 9-hole public golf course in Beresford, South Dakota. On-site amenities include a full-service bar, snack bar, driving range, and putting green. Hosts tournaments. Offers golf instruction. Maintains golf leagues including a Senior Men's League, Evening Men's League, Wednesday Morning Ladies' League, and Evening Women's League.

Services of the Madison Police Department include national prescription drug take back day, held twice a year. Unwanted medications may be dropped off at the police department throughout the year, call for more information, National Night Out and DARE program.

Handles day to day operational and management decisions, maintains municipal records, manages accounting operations for all funds, prepares monthly and annual financial reports, and prepares and administers the annual budget and utility billing. Processes dog and cat licenses as well as building permits. Provides city information to the public.