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Controls state and local noxious weeds, responds to infestation complaints, and recommends control measures. Also helps communities control mosquitos to prevent diseases such as West Nile.

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

The Charles Mix County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. The County Sheriff is also the contact mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

The County Veterans Service Officer assists veterans, dependents, and survivors by providing information, assistance, counseling, and referrals on a wide range of subject, benefits, and veteran programs. CVSO's are trained to provide information on the following topics - Offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures, Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made, VA loans, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Social Security benefits, Employment and unemployment, Small business development information, Corrections of military records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, Information and payment assistance for alcoholism and drug dependency treatment, Burial benefits, Obtaining flags, and Information on community programs Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

In charge of constructing, maintaining and repairing all of South Dakota's 24,000 miles of county roads and 3,500 bridges. Highway Superintendents, in many cases, also maintain the township roads in their county. In each county, the Highway Superintendent is charged with the direction and supervision of work and keeps record of costs. The Superintendent must approve all bills associated with county road maintenance before payment. Payment for work on county road systems is made from the county road and bridge fund. Also directly involved with planning and development to make responsible decisions that are the best for the county now and long term. Maintain roads, infrastructure and the Public ROW as well as serve as a peace officer to uphold the law related to property, environment, and county ordinance. The Weed and Pest department is also under my supervision and work hand in hand with the highway department to protect the ROW, State, and Federal land from invasive plant species, and unwanted pests the most responsible way. Also have authority over private land to make sure landowners are educated and taking care of weed and pests to minimize spreading to others property. Work directly with the DOT, DANR, USFS, BLM, municipalities, school district, and businesses within the county to create and maintain a safe environment and highway system that the taxpayers can use for many years. We also work with Emergency Management and respond to emergencies that are weather and road related.

The Hutchinson County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. The County Sheriff is also the contact for mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, and many others.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

The purpose of the Office of Emergency Management is to provide workable plans to keep the continuity of federal, state, and local governments during time of disaster or extreme emergency. Accordingly, the Emergency Management Office conducts hazard analysis and develops and updates plans for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation. Specifically, the office establishes, implements, maintains, tests, and evaluates operational systems for responding to emergencies. This means that it is the responsibility of the Office of Emergency Management to coordinate response and recovery activities of departments and organizations involved in providing emergency services, and it is also in charge of a large number of volunteers who are used in providing these services. The office is the principal source of information on emergency management, including the identification of training needs and developing and providing training programs. Finally, the Emergency Management Office assists all county agencies in obtaining surplus governmental properties. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments located within the County/townships and ambulance services.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's to present, vital records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Controls state and local noxious weeds, responds to infestation complaints, and recommends control measures. Also helps communities control mosquitos to prevent diseases such as West Nile.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Services provided are collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older). Also issues drivers licenses: Only accepts driver license applications/documents for licensing, then issues a paper permit (cards are printed in Pierre then mailed to the applicant weeks later). Cannot process new CDL applicants or non-citizens.

Provides auditor and welfare services. Auditor services include: auditing of all financial records of the County; apportioning of taxes collected by the Treasurer to be disbursed to the schools, cities, and other special assessment entities; county accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgets, and tax levy; beer and liquor licensing; county liens; recorder of the minutes for the Board of County Commissioners; maintains all voter records; Notary Public services (some fees may apply); and administers all elections at the county level or above Welfare services include medical assistance, utility assistance (disconnect notice on heating bill required), and burial and funeral assistance.

Responsible for confirming that all property in Hanson county is accounted for and on the tax list. Also responsible to guarantee these properties are all assessed in an equal and uniform manner.

Purpose is to locate, identify, and appraise all taxable property, in accordance with state laws and administrative procedures, while maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of property. Prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.

This county office assists with the following services - Property tax assessment and Property tax assessment appeals.

This office acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

The Marshall County 24/7 Sobriety Program is an alternative to jail and serves as an alternative sentencing option for the court. The program is used as a bond condition, sentence condition, or as part of probation or parole. The program may also be used as a tool/resource for non-criminal issues. Offers the Preliminary Breath Tests (PBT's) and Urinary Analysis and alternatives. These include Remote Breath (RB) and a Drug Patch. An RB allows the client to test as required, but uses a portable device; on the other hand, a Drug Patch obtains sweat samples from the participants and gets sent for testing. Clients are required to wear the drug patch for 10 to 14 days.

The Equalization Office assesses all properties in the county for property taxation purposes, issues building permits in the county and small towns, is the planning and zoning office for the county, and answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

Primary records office for the County including many important land records (such as plats, deeds, mortgages, covenants and restrictions, easements, satisfactions, etc.), military discharge records (DD214), mechanics liens, county, state and federal tax liens, UCC filings, and other documents, are recorded and maintained with the Register of Deeds. In addition to document recordation, the Register of Deeds issues South Dakota birth, marriage and death certificates, as well as marriage licenses. Many of the records held at the Brown County Register of Deeds's office date back to the 1870's, or earlier, and provide a wealth of information for those persons wanting to research or trace area history.

The Auditor's office provides that following services for Oglala Lakota County - County Government Services, Notary Public services available (some fees may apply), Health Nurse, Utility Assistance, Emergency Medical Expense Assistance, Election Information, and Voter Registration. These services are provided, via contract, by the Fall River Auditor's Office.

The Commission Office provides administrative support to five elected, part-time County Commissioners. Regular Commission meetings are held the first, third and fourth Tuesday morning of the month at 9:00am in the Commission Meeting Room. Commissioners are empowered to super-intend the fiscal concerns of the County and to make orders respecting the care and preservation of all property belonging to the County. Accordingly, Commissioners conduct long-range planning, approve budgets, adopt Resolutions and Ordinances, enact policies and procedures, and further administer the various appointed County departments. Cole Heisey(605) 607-8676 (cell)[email protected] Karsky(605) 351-8571 (cell)[email protected] Bleyenberg(605) 914-0108 (cell)[email protected] Kippley(605) 691-9918 (cell)[email protected] Beninga(605) 367-4206 (office) [email protected]