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During a disaster extra resources may be required to enable the citizens of Beadle County to mediate the disaster. This office provides a liaison to the State EOC (Emergency Operations Center) which takes resource requests and allocates them according to need. The Beadle County Dive Team operates under the Beadle County Emergency Management Office and works to provide water rescue and recovery of individuals, evidence recovery, and support for community underwater activities. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County.

The Minnehaha Planning and Zoning Office regulates a three-mile area shared with the City of Sioux Falls and all other rural areas in the county outside of Sioux Falls city limits. This office performs the following duties - maintains a comprehensive plan, administers the zoning ordinance, issues county building permits, building inspection outside city limits, oversees Minnehaha County parks, issues septic system construction permits to state registered installers, enforces building regulations in the county and three mile joint area, checks into nuisance reports, such as junk yards, and enforces flood plain regulations.

The Spink County Museum contains Indian artifacts, machinery and household articles. The museum is air conditioned and a museum curator is on duty during regular hours.

Responsible for supervising the structuring and maintenance of 980 miles of county roads and 19 bridges and to address concerns as they develop. The County Highway Superintendent is appointed to this position by the Board of County Commissioners.

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 Hamlin County Planning and Zoning Office is contracted with First District of Watertown. Under county ordinance, citizens and businesses are required to obtain a building permit through the Planning and Zoning Office. Building Permits within Dempster, Thomas, Lake Poinsett, and Rural Hamlin County shall contact the Hamlin County Planning & Zoning Office. Building Permits within Bryant, Castlewood, Estelline, Hayti, Hazel and Lake Norden must contact the respective city offices.

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 with assistance of local law enforcement.

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.

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.

Auditor services include: - 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. Welfare services include: - Provides both economic and medical assistance to residents of Beadle County on a one time basis. Economic assistance is for current amounts only. No payment for deposits of any kind. Rent, Utility assistance for current bills may be available for water, lights, and heating, and 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. Planning & Zoning services include: - Takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Assist with educational programs, Investigate complaints and zoning violation, Modify county ordinances, Prepare annual department budget and public meeting agendas, Property rezoning and platting, Review concentrated animal feeding operations, and Site plan reviews. Update County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies. -

The Auditor is the county business manager. The Auditor is responsible for commissioners proceedings, agendas and records, accounting records, revenue and expense reports, voter registration and elections. Businesses located outside of city limits apply for beer and liquor licenses with the Auditor. The Auditor also figures real estate and mobile home taxes and handles county bid lettings. In many cases, the Auditor also manages medical indigent claims.

Assess all the real estate property in the county for property tax purpose. By law, the assessed value must be its full or true market value.

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.

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 to the public, all necessary information concerning ordinances, procedures and permits governing land use and development in the County. Often can provide information on location of previous septic systems; provides inspections and permits for septic system installation.

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 program for individuals who are disabled and/or elderly (65 or older).

The Register of Deeds performs duties according to South Dakota codified law including but not limited to reviewing, recording, and indexing deeds, plats, mortgages, satisfactions, assignments, subordination agreements, easement agreements, covenants and restrictions, powers of attorney, etc. Files several different types of liens, such as hospital liens, mechanics liens, county aid liens, court-appointed attorney liens, federal tax liens, unemployment compensation liens, etc. Issues marriage licenses and certified copies of birth, death, marriage certificates, and burial permits. Collects all money from recording and filing fees, transfer fees, certified and copy fees, etc., and performs all balancing and accounting functions necessary in the performance of these duties.

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.

Provides a secure holding facility for persons legally confined in Brookings County to include pre-trial, pre-sentence, and sentenced adult offenders. Houses inmates of all security levels including work release and trustee inmates. Visit the website to view a current inmate list, visitation information, and phone call information.

The function of the Director of Equalization Office is to annually value all real property in Lake County at its full and true value. The Director of Equalization and staff are responsible for discovering, listing and valuing all real property within Lake County. They are also responsible for 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. Additional responsibilities include: providing equalization between classes of property; deciding on adjustments to properties; reviewing all abatements; administering all state laws pertaining to the ad valorem property tax assessment; providing for the review and appeal of assessments; testifying in court on assessments; and deciding on tax exemptions and tracking each exemption.

Responsible for zoning administration and enforcement. Supports the County Commission, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment. Services include reviewing and issuing zoning-related permits, site plans, and subdivision plans, as well as handling conditional use permits, variances, and appeals.

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 Day 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, the county jail and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

County provides assistance to individuals at or below the federal poverty guidelines for funerals and emergency medical bills.

This office provides the following services - Assess all the real estate property in the county for property tax purpose. By law, the assessed value must be its full or true market value. Also, provides assistance for platting and various permitting along with GIS Systems Management. Can assist with state and county requirements for septic system installation. Assists with questions pertaining to floodplains. Establishes and enforces zoning regulations which classify land within county, city or other municipal jurisdictions for specific agricultural, residential, commercial or industrial uses; and which evaluate, establish rulings upon and hear appeals regarding exceptions to zoning regulations.