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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.

Oversees the maintenance of city roads in Hutchinson County.

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.

Equalization office assesses property for tax purposes.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program notifies victims of court dates, explains what the charges mean, explains the criminal justice system, assists victims in filling out applications for South Dakota Crime Victim's Compensation, assists victims in communication their needs, wishes, and restitution requests, refers victims to community services, including, but not limited to, counseling, social services, food, shelter, legal services, and Safe Harbor, and accompanies victims to court when needed. Victims of violent crime or vehicular battery, are entitled to certain rights under the provisions of the 1991 South Dakota Victims Rights Act. Although victims are entitled to be notified of rights by the prosecutor, they must inform the prosecutor if they want to exercise these rights.

The Grant 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 auditor 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 prepares the warrants in payment of these bills, figuring the mil levy, and head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available.

Clay County Planning/Zoning Department is responsible for the overall administration/enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, accepts and reviews zoning permit applications, issues the appropriate land-use permits, and develops recommendations regarding zoning amendments, zoning permit fee structures, and zoning forms.

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.

Keeper of county records and acts as a bookkeeper for county business. Schedules county commission meetings, preparing the agenda, taking minutes of commission meetings, following up on commission decisions and preparing the county budget. Audits bills or other claims against the county and prepare the vouchers in payment of these bills. In charge of each county office budget, payroll and employee benefits, fixed assets records, insurances, and monthly and annual financial reports. Calculates the tax levies for all taxing entities, computes tax bills in the county and apportions the taxes collected by the treasurer.

• Election supervisor for the county

Election duties include voter registration, securing polling places, hiring and training election workers, ballot preparation, setting up ballot marking devices and ballot scanners, counting and canvassing of ballots and reporting election results.

The Weed Department is responsible for weed control on all county properties located outside the corporate limits of any municipalities. The Weed Department maintains the appropriate weed control equipment and chemicals. The Supervisor also maintains records of weed and pest infestations, as well as control measures taken. The Weed Supervisor obtains bids for appropriate chemicals and equipment for weed control. The Weed Department controls weeds on township and railroad property when such entities request it. The Weed Department also bills out all work done for other entities to the appropriate entity on a timely basis. The Supervisor is responsible to take the appropriate measures to control nuisance weeds on private property in accordance with state statute. He is also responsible for the record keeping and appropriate billing.

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.

Issues building permits for projects in Hughes County that are outside the city limits of Blunt and Harrold and outside the city limits and extra-territorial boundaries of the City of Pierre. Other services include zoning changes and subdivision of land requests.

The Douglas 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. Services include 911 services, Mental health holds, County jail, Fingerprinting (call for information), and Burning bans.

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office is here to assist in helping all citizens and with due diligence protect them from being victims of criminal activity and listen to any problems they may have and direct them to whatever group or entity that can help with there problem. The Marshall County 911/ Sheriff's office receives all emergency calls within the confines of Marshall County which include the communities of Britton, Eden, Lake City, Langford and Veblen. The County Sheriff is also the contact for mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

VSO's educate, advocate, and assist qualified veterans, dependents and survivors, searching and applying for Federal and State Benefits. Qualified benefits are directly related to a veterans time serving their country. Examples of what VSO's can assist qualified citizens with ​​are: disability compensation, enrolling in VA Health Care, appeals, pension benefits, education information, submit requests for DD214's, burial benefits, correction of military records, survivor benefits, discharge upgrades, state benefits (states veteran home, state education benefits, and SD Bonus), and referrals. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds 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.

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.

Responsible for supervising the structuring and maintenance of County Roads and Bridges and to address concerns as they develop. The County Highway Superintendent is appointed to this position by the Board of County Commissioners.

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.

Enforces noxious weed regulations, sprays road sides to control noxious weeds.

The primary function of the Equalization Office is to annually value all real property in Hutchinson County at its full and true market value. Responsible for the accurate assessment and classification of just over 10,000 parcels in Hutchinson County. Other duties include providing equalization between classes of property, administering all state laws pertaining to the ad valorem property tax assessment, processing all transfers and plats with the legal owner's names, assist District III with GIS mapping, determining tax exempt status and working through the appeal process with review boards.

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

The Turner 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 the contact for mental health holds, county jail information, burning bans, and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

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).