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The responsibility of the Director of Equalization (also known as the Assessor) is to assess all real property in the county for property tax purpose.

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

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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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Issues certified copies of Vital Records for events occurring in South Dakota including: birth, death, burial, and marriage records; real estate records including deeds, mortgages, easements and other land records; military discharge records that have been recorded; and miscellaneous liens that have been filed.

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Must reach out to other non-profit organizations in town prior to reaching out. Provides limited emergency financial assistance as a last resort for those considered indigent and are residents of Brookings County. The office may assist if an individual is behind on rent or utilities, or needs prescription medications that insurance doesn't cover, emergency medical expenses, county burials and funerals. They also help with vision referrals to the Lions Club. Individuals must reside in Brookings County to be eligible for services. Assistance is not free, any assistance granted will be liened by Brookings County and will be required to pay back.

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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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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.

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The Custer 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 Year-round prescription drug take-back site, Mental health holds, Burning bans, and Fingerprinting (call for specifics).

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Manges and maintains the public drainage system to prevent flooding, erosion, and water quality issues.

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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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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.

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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. This office also prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.

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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.

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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. This department also provides services for the Welfare Department. If eligibility criteria are met, assistance may include burial/funeral assistance and medical expense assistance.

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The elected officials charged with administering the Jerauld County government. Commissioners - Districted:

• Fred Krohmer (1)

38458 232 St., Wessington Springs, SD [email protected]

• Shane Mentzer (2)

PO Box 365, Wessington Springs, SD [email protected]

• Walt Hein (3)

PO Box 108, Wessington Springs, SD [email protected]

• Charles Bergeleen (4)

PO Box 113, Wessington Springs, SD [email protected]

• DeVonne Losing (5)

39159 221st St., Alpena, SD [email protected]

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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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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.

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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. Prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law. Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances. ​

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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.

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The Buffalo 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 Yankton County Sheriff's Department is a law enforcement agency for Yankton County which also runs the Yankton County Jail. Also, shares year-round prescription drug take-back site with City of Yankton Police Department. The County Sheriff is the contact for mental health holds, county jail information, and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

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Services provided by this office are a last resort. If eligibility criteria are met, assistance may include burial assistance, medical expense assistance, utility assistance, and rent assistance.

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Coordination of Emergency Services 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. This office also answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

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Responsible for the oversight of every service that Brown County provides. In general, County Commissioners are responsible for the care and preservation or sale of all county property; the audit of accounts of all officers having the care, management, collection or disbursement of any money belonging to the county; levying taxes; construction and repair of bridges; to open, lay out, vacate and change highways; to purchase or acquire grounds for courthouse, jail or other building sites; to establish election precincts in the county and appoint the judges of elections; and as a board of equalization, to equalize the assessment roll of the county in the manner provided by law; to furnish necessary equipment and supplies for county offices; to superintend the fiscal concerns of the county and secure their management in the best possible manner; to regulate the transaction of business in alcoholic beverages; to make ordinances prohibiting the sale or exhibition of any obscene matter; and for zoning, solid waste and water management along with a host of other issues that arise affecting Brown County. The Commission holds regular meetings every Tuesday at 8:45 A.M. in the Brown County Commission Chambers, Courthouse Annex, Brown County, SD.

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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.

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