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County Directors of Equalization are appointed to their office by the Board of County Commissioners. The duties of the Director of Equalization will be as follows but not limited to registration of mobile homes, review of all property appraisals, reconciliation of assessment appeals with the township and County Boards of Equalization, defense for appeals to State Board of Equalization, assistance to taxpayers concerning appeals, Sales ratio cards, and all necessary and required reports, record and maps.

Assesses and manages property valuations and assessment notices on all real property in the county for property tax purposes.

Commissioners' office and Commission Department Director's office: coordinates board agendas, packets, schedules, and ongoing projects, acts as a liaison between the board and county departments, media, public, and other governmental entities, prepares budget requests and analysis, county representative for labor relations with the county's two labor unions including negotiations and grievance resolution, and county information. Human Resources: recruitment, hiring, performance management, safety programs, wages, benefits, liability and workers compensation, and employee and management training efforts. Information Technology (IT): resource allocation, network administration, and help desk support. Geographic Information Systems (GIS): creates addresses for the county, creates and maintains all GIS layers, maps for the county, and the Beacon website, creates and updates parcel data, creates soil reports, maintains 911 layer and Master Street Address Guide (MSAG), research and analyze data using reports and maps, updates customer records and addresses for the city and utility companies. Buildings and grounds maintenance: county buildings and grounds projects, maintenance, and staffing.

Services include 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). Self-Service Terminal (SST): Hy-Vee Food Store - 4101 S. Louise Avenue (Close at 11:00pm) Hy-Vee Food Store - 3000 S. Minnesota Avenue (Close at 11:00pm) Get-N-Go - 5400 E. Arrowhead Avenue (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) Sioux Falls Driver Exam Station - 1501 S. Highline Avenue, Suite 1B (8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday) Administration Building - 415 N. Dakota Avenue (8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, closed Holidays) All terminals can be used to renew ANY county registration across South Dakota. Access to the terminals is fast and efficient. The touch screen prompts will walk you through the entire process. The terminal can only be used by individuals who possess a valid South Dakota driver's license or South Dakota identification card and are the owner listed on the title of the vehicle.

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.

Emergency Management services include coordination of all agencies within the jurisdiction to include public, private, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the protection of life and property in the event of threatened or actual natural disasters, terrorism, technological or man-made events. Responsibilities includes develops and maintains the county plan for reacting to emergencies; during an actual emergency, the director coordinates the action; and trains other agencies to respond to emergencies. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County. Sheriff services include Law Enforcement and Legal Paper Service.

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. Provides transportation for veterans through River Cities Public Transit.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program: explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, helps prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors

The Auditor's office acts as the bookkeeper for county business.

Controls state and local noxious weeds, responds to infestation complaints, recommends control measures, and distributes flea beetles for biological control of leafy spurge. Also helps communities control mosquitos to prevent diseases such as West Nile.

Offers services to eligible voters. Registration of new voters, updates to existing voters and verification of voter data. Administers elections on behalf of the county. Point of contact for the county commission, serving as their clerk during meetings and in compiling data for their use. Arranges the agenda and appointments. Administers the county level indigent care for those who can not afford treatment. Specific criteria is in statute for what is eligible and ineligible. Manages the mental health budget for when people receive treatment but can not afford to do so on their own. Programming is contracted with Community Counseling Services of Huron.

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 include issuing marriage licenses, maintaining land records, providing vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, and recording all real estate-related documents, including plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Services include issues certified copies or informational copies of South Dakota birth records and death certificates, Sells and files marriage licenses for use in the state of South Dakota, Issues certified copies or copies of South Dakota marriage records, if needed, issues and files burial permits, and files and issues certified or non-certified copies of federal, state, and county lien documents. Records include Land records (i.e.. deeds, mortgages documents, plats, corner records, highway plats, and miscellaneous documents), Military discharge records, Fictitious name filings and related documents, Mechanic's liens and release, Notice of project commencements, Undertaking to release property, Seed and thresher's liens and satisfactions, Dry draw location notices, Notice of levy, and Release of levy.

The Brule 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).

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.

The McPherson 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, and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

This office is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, Preparing the County's budget, Audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and Head election officer of the County. Also deals with Voter Registration and Absentee Voting. The Auditor's Office also handles requests for one-time economic assistance that may include Rent, Utility for current bills, May be available for water, lights, heating, Medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance requires pre-approval if not for emergency services. All other resources must have been exhausted first. Assistance does require payback and county lien is filed until paid in full.

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

Services include 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).

Provides advocacy and assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for 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, and referral information.

Moody County Emergency Medical Services provides a 24-hour Advanced Life Support Ambulance for all Moody County residents and visitors to the County. MCEMS provides stand-by services for fires, athletic events, and other community functions. The ambulance team can also provide CPR/First Aid Training, car seat checks, and other community education.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Manages and maintains the public drainage system to prevent flooding, erosion, and water quality issues. Services include fair and equitable assessment of property. Provides information on structure type/value and land value. Zoning is also run through this office. Building, drainage, manure hauling, variance, conditional use, and hazardous material pipeline permits can be obtained at the office.

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.

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. Also this office, prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.