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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.

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 Brookings County Finance Office Department has 2 Divisions: Finance Division: Accountable for revenue collected by all other county offices and appropriating the funds to the correct revenue account Bookkeeper of all county finances Issues distress warrants to the Sheriff in the event of non-payment on state sales taxes or unemployment insurance Keeps records of Commission proceedings Fiscal duties include conducting a monthly verification of all bank balances and cash items and making a report of the same to the County Commission. Preserves any documents, books, accounting records, maps, and other materials deposited in the Finance Office Keeps inventory of county property Maintains all Capital Assets records Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Pays all the bills of the county including payroll Processes all county liquor licenses Publishes an annual report of the receipts and disbursements as well as the assets and liabilities of the county Parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability Application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older) Collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats) Election Division Responsible for coordinating all countywide elections, including primary and general Elections. Responsible for the master voter registration list for Brookings County. Residents can register to vote and request absentee ballots for countywide, primary and general elections from the County Finance Office.

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. Provides transportation for veterans through River Cities Public Transit. Call for information.

Responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of all facets of the County Highway system including road surfaces, signs, bridges, culverts, and drainage systems.

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 - 2100 Broadway Avenue (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) The terminal 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.

Helps residents of Yankton County with the following: food pantry, utility assistance, including past due and disconnect bills for water, lights, and heating, gasoline, partial rent, representative payee system, and emergency medication assistance. Contact Center does not help with any kind of deposit (rent, utility, etc.)

Provides medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance to low income clients per statute. Any non-emergency medical treatment requires pre-approval. If applying for rental or utility assistance, all other resources must have been exhausted first. Economic assistance is for current amounts only. No payment for deposits of any kind. Assistance does require payback and a county lien is filed until paid in full.

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.

Represents the interests of the state in the prosecution of adult and juvenile crime as well as 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.

Responsible for maintaining and managing the county's road and bridge network, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors. This includes tasks like road construction, pavement rehabilitation, snow and ice removal, bridge maintenance, and traffic control.

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 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.

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 prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and Head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance and burial/funeral assistance.

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 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, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

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.

Provides animal control and shelter for Sturgis and Meade County. Services include lost animal holds, found animals are held for five days, lost animal reporting for Meade and Butte Counties, and cat and dog adoptions. www.facebook.com/sturgisanimalshelter

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.

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.

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.

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.

Works with victims of violent and non-violent crime by Notifying victims of their victims rights, Notification of hearings, Assisting to understand the status of their case in the criminal justice system, the criminal proceedings, and the criminal justice system in general, Assists victims in writing Victim Impact Statements, Assists victims in making restitution requests, and Notification of the Crime Victims Compensation Program and assist in filing applications.

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.

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.