Manages the fiscal affairs of the city, conducts audits, issues liquor licenses, processes peddlers, building, and conditional use permits, manages water, sewer, and garbage services for citizens, and serves as a location for utility bill payments. Other responsibilities of a Finance Office generally include budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management and financial reporting.

The Pierre Police Department is responsible for serving and protecting the citizens of Pierre. Provides fingerprinting services for area residents. Medication secured drop box - walk in lobby.

Loans library materials including books, videos, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, reference materials, and Large Print Books, E-Books, audiobooks, and more. Creates and hosts a variety of programming for all ages including summer reading programs, children's story time, crafts, book clubs, adult Pilates, and a master gardener class in the spring. Hosts other entertainment opportunities for all ages including jigsaw puzzles, coloring and activity sheets. Offers notary services, a seed library, cake pans for checkout, a Braille and Audio Reading machine, database access, and faxing, copying, scanning, and public computer services.

High winds left widespread damage across the Black Hills. In addition to this storm, there is the Greyhound Fire. Pennington County has information HERE. All requests for non-emergency assistance should be routed to the Red Cross at 605-342-4010 Greyhound Fire SD Hwy 40 is open to public traffic. Please be advised that firefighters and emergency vehicles are still actively working along the roadway. Public safety officials urge drivers to avoid this route unless absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of the crews on the scene." Containment continues High Wind Event There are still large numbers of people in the area without power. Power may not be fully restored until Sunday (3 days). Check on neighbors and loved ones, especially older adults or those who may need extra help. Consider staying with friends or family who have power - especially if you have electricity-dependent medical devices. Limit opening refrigerators/freezers - a full freezer may stay frozen 12-48 hours, but refrigerated food may reach unsafe temperatures in as little as 4 hours. Pay attention to the weather forecast for your location and know what freezing temps may mean for you if you don't have power. Downed trees and power lines, power outages, icy roads sometimes blocked by debris from high winds remain a problem in Pennington County. - If using a portable generator, please see safety considerations HERE Assume any downed powerline is energized, do not try to remove debris if it is laying on a power line. The Keystone Senior Center (517 1st St.) has power and is open to serve local residents. Storm Damage - Click HERE to access a form that will allow you to report damage to your home or business from the December 18th high wind event Large trees and other items damaged in the storm should be brought to the Rapid City Landfill Two remote tree debris disposal sites will be open from 7:00am - 4:00pm, Thursday, December 18, 2025 - Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Floyd Fitzgerald Stadium and West Boulevard North. These sites are meant for residential tree debris only.

Manages hiring and employee retention for the City of Brandon, and provides employee benefit information.

Represents the City of Aberdeen in all legal proceedings, and serves as chief legal adviser to the City Council, the city manager, and all city departments. ​The City Attorney cannot represent or give legal advice to private citizens.

City departments including Public Works (Streets, Parks, Water, Sewer), Planning and Zoning, Finance Office, Building Inspector, Community Hall, Mayor and Council, and Public Library.

Responsible for construction, inspection of roads, water line and sanitary sewer, building permit inspection, nuisance enforcement, hiring full-time and seasonal employees, zoning administrator, oversees the water, wastewater, street and parks departments and the swimming pool, and the administrator of the Planning and Zoning Board and the Chamberlain Housing Authority Board.

Collects payments for the water, sewer, and sanitary (landfill) departments. Also responsible for new customer accounts, payments and collections, water service requests, and water permits.

Key city services include Finance Office (finance offices are often notary publics), Utility Billing, City Council and Mayor, Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation, Street, Water/Sewer, Rubble Site which is open year-round with a Rubble Site Pass, voter registration forms, New resident information, and community calendar.

Project NICE/KEEP is a neighborhood cleanup project. Place tree branches, yard waste, appliances, and tires in separate piles for recycling. Separate glass, sharp objects, and other breakables and put them in a pile by the curb - apart from other items. Do not set out hazardous household waste, electronics or garbage and do not place loose piles of rubble, concrete, or gravel on the curb or street. If weather does not permit cleanup at that time, an alternate week will be chosen. The Project NICE/KEEP Zone interactive map (coming soon!) is available (where you can plug in your address and find out if you are in the zone) Details regarding dates and time will be mailed to homeowners in the targeted areas. NICE (Neighborhood Improvement Complaint Easement) identifies specific neighborhoods at risk of nuisance concerns and assist the neighborhoods to address those concerns. KEEP (Keep Environmental Enhancement Permanent) works in conjunction with the NICE program.

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.

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.

Strive to provide safe, healthy and enjoyable park and recreation facilities to improve the quality of life for all the residents of the community. The Forestry Division manages trees on City properties and Spearfish is proud to have been recognized as a Tree City for the past 40 years. Maintains 182 acres of parkland which includes - 22 total developed parks, 6 "pocket" parks, and 5 sports complexes' Oversees 300 acres of Game Fish & Parks lease property 756-acre mountain park of Lookout Mountain Park 11 miles of Recreation Path 6 Pickleball courts 4,800 square foot skate park

Houses offices for the finance office, administrative assistant, development & marketing coordinator, and Freeman Police Department. The City of Freeman is run by a 6-member city council & mayor, with meetings typically scheduled on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month. The city departments that provide for city services, including sanitation & water, are run through the government office.

Indoor walking track, basketball, volleyball, & pickle ball courts. Theater and full serving kitchen. Receptions, meetings, weddings, sporting events, reunions, dances and parties can be held here.

Vector means anything that can spread a disease. This office focuses primarily on insect vectors, such as mosquitoes. However, many other insect related concerns also come through this department.

Sioux Area Metro (SAM) provides intra-city public transportation. SAM provides a fixed route transit service for the general public and a Paratransit service for citizens that cannot ride the fixed-route bus. Individuals desiring to utilize Paratransit services should call to set-up an interview to determine eligibility. There are several options regarding how to pay the bus fare: Pay on Bus: Each bus entrance has a fare box where you can pay with cash. Insert your fare into the fare box next to the driver, then take a seat. Make sure you have exact change because our drivers cannot make change. Pay via Phone: Passes can be purchased over the phone by calling Sioux Area Metro and providing a debit card number. - Pay from Token Transit App: The app can be downloaded on a cell phone and individuals can buy and send passes to other individuals through the app. Once the ticket is purchased, show the pulsing circle on the app to the bus driver. Pay from a SAM location: Passes can be purchased from the Bus Stop located at 120 E. 11th Street or the Sioux Area Metro Office, 500 E. 6th Street. Passes may be purchased with cash (change provided) or credit card.

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

The primary responsibilities include assisting with budget development, processing vendor payments, preparing and maintaining accounting records, banking relations, risk management and loss control, preparing city reports, debt service analysis and bond payments, administration of special assessments, payroll, and administration of municipal elections. This office also handles some business licensing including alcohol (liquor, malt, sidewalk sales, wine), amateur boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts events, commercial collector license, electricians license, exceed allowable noise levels, garbage license, itinerant, merchant, peddlers, solicitors permits, mobile food vendor license, pawnbrokers and second hand stores license, plumbing contractor license, sale of fireworks, sewer and water installers license, tattoo & body piercing license, taxi cab business license, dog license/registration, furniture zone use permit, and pilot instruction license.

Responsible for serving and protecting the citizens of Canton.

Free household hazardous waste drop-off for residents; no business waste will be accepted. The following household products are recommended for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Automotive used motor oil, auto batteries, transmission fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze, gasoline and other fuels, degreaser, carburetor cleaner, and windshield washer fluid Lawn and Garden weed killer, insect killer, roach poison, rodent bait, bug spray, fertilizer with weed killer, fertilizer, pool chemicals, and lighter fluid Home Improvement cooking oil, latex or oil-based paint, stain, varnish, lacquer, paint thinner, turpentine, furniture stripper, paint remover, wood preservatives, roofing tar, driveway sealer, glue with solvents, water-based glue, putty, grout, caulk, glaze, spackle, and concrete cleaner Household Items drain and oven cleaner, toilet cleaner, spot remover, aerosol products, rubbing alcohol, disinfectant, cleaner with bleach, cleaner with ammonia, polish with solvents, glass cleaner, mothballs, cosmetics, nail polish and remover, and all batteries Recycling containers available for small to medium sized public events. To reserve recycling bins for your event, please call (605) 367-8187, at least one week prior to your event. Event coordinators will still be responsible for waste and recycling collection both during and after their event, as well as the transportation of the recycling containers to and from the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Off-Leash dog parks rules for usage are posted at each site. Each site has a picnic table, trash receptacle, and plastic bag dispenser for owners to use to pick up after the pets. City Dog Parks include: Lien Park, Spencer Park, Family Park, Kirby Dog Park, Hayward Park, and Pawsible Dog Park at Jacobson Plaza.

Community Resource Officers (CRO) help resolve community-oriented policing issues and to make connections with the City of Sioux Falls diverse community.

City Hall is the location for the following offices: Mayor's Office, Public works (Utility Service Providers (water and sewer only), Street Lights/Street Signs, Traffic Signals/Traffic Signs, Snow Clearance/Street Salting, Street/Highway Traffic Control, Trash/Garbage Pickup and Residential Recycling Programs, Wastewater (Sewer) Collection/Processing), Planning and Zoning (Building Permits, City Planning Offices, Zoning), Utility billing (water and garbage), Parking passes for City of Deadwood, and City Commission meetings.