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Services include issuing marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's - present, vital records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

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 the ability to help individuals apply for county assistance regarding medical or utilities bills if it is an emergency and (in the case of a medical issue) the person has no insurance.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, Land records from the late 1800's - present, Vital Records including birth, death, and marriage, and Recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

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.

The County Highway Superintendents are in charge of constructing, maintaining and repairing all of South Dakota's 24,000 miles of county roads and 3,500 bridges. Highway Superintendents, in many cases, also maintain the township roads in their county. In each county, the Highway Superintendent is charged with the direction and supervision of work and keeps record of costs. The Superintendent must approve all bills associated with county road maintenance before payment. Payment for work on county road systems is made from the county road and bridge fund.

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 a year-round prescription drug take-back site, information on mental health holds, information on burning bans, County jails/correctional facilities, and Fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Whether it's serving civil papers, warrants, patrolling Pennington County or investigating crimes, the employees in the Law Enforcement Division are always ready to assist Pennington County residents and visitors. The department is a year-round prescription drug take-back site.  The County Sheriff is also the contact for mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities (including Western SD Juvenile Center), and fingerprinting for pistol permits. Other reasons for fingerprinting in Pennington County, are done by Rapid City police at 605-394-6612.

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.

Responsible for discovering, listing and valuing all real property within the county for tax purposes.

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.

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.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's - present, Vital Records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

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.

Safe Home is a Housing First model program that involves the program components of case management, groups, monitoring, and community. It provides dignified, affordable housing and supportive services to individuals experiencing long term homelessness and alcohol dependence. It is an apartment building and is not a temporary or emergency shelter. Referrals may be made by anyone (self, friend, family, professionals).

The Custer County Weed and Pest Supervisor's job is to control State and Local noxious weeds; respond to infestation complaints; input and recommend control measures; control noxious weeds on county roads, right of ways and other easements; and distribute flea beetles for biological control of leafy spurge.

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. Welfare services include medical assistance, utilities assistance for disconnect notices on heating bills, and burial/funeral assistance. All assistance is based on eligibility guidelines. All applicants are required by law to repay the county for assistance given, per SDCL 28-14. County is payer of last resort after all other resources have been utilized.

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.

The Moody County Sheriff's Office 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, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics).

Responsible for collecting all property and mobile home taxes for the county, cities, school districts, sanitary districts, and any other political district authorized to levy real estate taxes. Also titles and licenses all new and used motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, snowmobiles and boats, and records and releases liens placed on vehicles.

Responsible for Commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records, Accounting records, revenue, and expense reports, Voter registration and elections, Business licenses for beer and liquor, Figures of taxes for real estate and mobile homes, County bid letting (business proposals), Managing employee drug and alcohol testing programs, and Paying county bills. Butte County Auditor is considered the county welfare office and assists with indigent county burials, involuntary mental committals, utility payment assistance, and medical indigent claims. As a last resort/dire situation, sometimes this office is able to help with rent. For assistance, an application is required to be filled out in its entirety and there is a repayment plan. Each case is diligently researched to make certain any and all options may have been exhausted first.

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.

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

Assist Veterans and their families in applying for the many different benefits that the VA offers; such as compensation, pension, and burial benefits.

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.