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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.

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The function of the Equalization Office is to annually value all real property in Kingsbury County at its full and true market value, except for agricultural land, which is valued on its productivity value. This value is then used for taxation purposes.

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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.

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The Auditor's office acts as the bookkeeper for county business. Services include Recording of Minnehaha County Commission meetings for public and media distribution, Processes accounts payable and the county employee payroll, Track tax districts and set the county mill levy, Track unpaid taxes, Process beer and liquor licenses for business, Voter registration, County-wide elections, Manage debt/bond portfolio, and Create revenue projections and monitor budget.

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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.

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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.

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The Union County Veterans Service Office (VSO) educates and assists veterans and their dependents and/or survivors in applying for veterans' benefits including benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of South Dakota. Referrals are also made to other agencies that may have potential benefits for veterans. Areas of primary activity are obtaining military records and discharges, death/burial benefits, education benefits, home loan certificates, non-service connected pension, service connected compensation, state bonus program, survivors benefits, and veteran affairs health care. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the Union County Registrar of Deeds Office.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Annually values all real property in Brookings County at its full and true market value, except for agricultural land, which is valued on its productivity value. This value is then used for taxation purposes but the equalization office is concerned with fair and equal market value, not taxes. Responsibilities include administering all state laws pertaining to the property tax system, assisting with abatement, continuing to educate the public on the South Dakota tax system, determining tax exempt status for applicable properties, determining the taxable value of parcels, discovering, listing, and valuing all real property within Brookings County, linking real properties to their respective owners and placing assessed values and owners' names on the assessment roles; types of properties included in the assessment process are residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural classes of property; mailing assessments notices, providing equalization between classes of property, testifying in court on assessment issues, and working through the appeal process with review boards. The office also works with owner occupied applications, discretionary formulas, elderly and disabled assessment freezes, renewable energy credits, tax moratoriums, TIF districts, and Veteran's property tax relief programs.

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Maintenance and construction of all county roads, bridges and culverts - including snow removal.

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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.

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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 to medical appointments. Call for assistance scheduling transportation.

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Assists with voter registration for Aurora County residents.

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The auditor is the keeper of county records and acts as a bookkeeper for county business. Maintains each county office's budget and ensures each office expenditure is provided for in the county budget. Figures real estate and mobile home taxes. It should be noted that the auditor does not appraise property value, but rather figures the property appraisal into a tax levy, which is forwarded to the county treasurer for collection. Responsible for notifying the public of up-coming special or general elections; supervising the election and registering voters. Administers payment assistance for medical services provided to people unable to pay for their treatment. This is an option of last resort, and individuals must seek assistance through other means first. Also accepts passport applications, more information can be found on the official passport services website. Notary Public services available, some fees apply.

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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. Filing of DBA/Business Names and recording of DD-214s.

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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).

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The Hamlin County Weed Supervisor helps control weeds and other pests throughout the county. Duties include Inspecting for noxious weeds and/or pests such as insects, spraying to control noxious weeds and invading pests, and Sitting on the County Weed Board.

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Coordinates 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, and man-made events. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining 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 when necessary. This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

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The Jackson 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 serving as a contact for mental health holds, burning bans, and fingerprinting. Call to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting during business hours Monday - Thursday.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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