Responsible for the following services - building permits, septic permits, rezoning property, conditional use permits, requests to county zoning ordinance and subdivisions, and floodplain questions. Department provides recommendations to Pennington County Planning Commission and County Board of Commissioners in accordance with the Pennington County Zoning Ordinance, subdivision regulation, and the Pennington County Comprehensive Plan.

City Administrator - is the funnel for information between the City Council, City Staff, and State and Federal agencies. The City Administrator assists in the preparation of the annual City budget, recommends policy directions to the City Council, oversees long range planning, directing the activities of city departments and carries out all other duties as prescribed. Finance Office is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the City. This includes monitoring accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, financial reporting and utility billing. City utilities include water, sewer and garbage collection services. Public Works department oversees the maintenance of the streets, alleys, storm sewer, water and sewer systems, rubble site and airport. Planning & Zoning Committee is responsible for preparing and maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, administering and enforcing zoning and subdivision regulations, enforcing building codes, and carrying out ordinances for permits and inspection. Building Committee which is comprised of three council members is designated as the building inspector for the City. Together, they review permits and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Parks and Recreation include a swimming pool that is open during the summer months. Area parks are maintained by local organizations.

Primary responsibilities of this department include design, review, and manage infrastructure projects, manage the City's right-of-way, review and approve plats and subdivision, planning and zoning, development and revision of City maps, and professional assistance to other departments.

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.

Offers the following services - City Hall, Mayor's Office, Parks & Rec, Utilities, Finance, Building Permits, and Planning & Zoning.

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.

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.

The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the County Commission (BOA) for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assist educational programs, investigates complaints and zoning violation, modify county ordinances with assistance from 1st Planning District, prepare annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, review Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, site plan reviews, update County Commission and Planning Commission on current activities, and assist with septic system installation and compliance with state regulations.

The Equalization Office assesses all properties in the county for taxation purposes, issues building permits in the county and small towns, and is the planning and zoning office for the county.

Comprehensive planning, zoning and land use approvals, code enforcement, permitting of new construction, and other building improvements are all handled by the department in the unincorporated areas of the county. Can assist homeowners to locate existing septic systems and comply with state regulations. Flood Management is administered through the county Geographic Information Services (GIS) located within the Planning and Zoning Office.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Manages and maintains the public drainage system to prevent flooding, erosion, and water quality issues. Services include fair and equitable assessment of property. Provides information on structure type/value and land value. Zoning is also run through this office. Building, Drainage, Manure Hauling, Variance, Conditional Use, and Hazardous Material Pipeline Permits can be obtained at the office.

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.

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.

Provides advice, expertise, and service in the areas of land use planning, zoning administration, code enforcement, and community development initiatives.

Transportation Services include streets and sanitation, landfill, snow removal, and recycling. Public Works and Engineering Services include potable water, storm water, sanitary sewer services, building permits, and planning & zoning.

The Equalization Office assesses all properties in the county for property taxation purposes, issues building permits in the county and small towns, is the planning and zoning office for the county, and answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

The City of Hot Springs has the following departments: airport, attorney, City Administrator, Public Works Engineer, Evans Plunge Waterpark, Finance Office, Fire, Southern Hills Golf Course, Library, Mayor's Office, Mueller Civic Center, City Maintenance (streets and parks), Development Director, Police, Water, and Waste Water. A community calendar of events can be found at www.hotspringscommunitycalendar.com.

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.

Dell Rapids City Departments include city hall, public works, city council, city administrator, finance, city attorney, utility billing officer (water and wastewater), code enforcement, zoning, public works (maintains water, wastewater, streets, parks, and rubble site), and law enforcement - through county sheriff.

This department includes ​Community and Economic Development Director, ​Building Official, ​Building Inspector, ​Code Enforcement Official, ​Special Project Support, and ​Building Maintenance.

The Finance Office houses the following City of Selby departments: Finance (responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the city, budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, panning and zoning, grants management and financial reporting, city council agendas, long range planning for the City, and special use permits), Parks and Recreation (maintains parks, sports fields, and facilities, provides recreational programming, and manages the Recreation and Aquatics centers, Utilities (public utilities, water, sewer, and garbage collection), and Public Works (streets and sanitation, snow removal, sanitary sewer services, and storm water).

Emergency Management Services: 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 or man-made events. Responsibilities includes develops and maintains 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. This is not an emergency first response organization, if you are in immediate danger please call 911. Veteran's Service Office: 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. Zoning and Planning Services: Establish and enforce 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.

Provides a list of all taxable property and estimate values in accordance with the laws. 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.

Oversees general questions relating to business of the city, including planning and zoning, Water and Sewer Utility Billing, Police Department, Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, Peddler permit, Snow Alerts, Maintenance Department, and Street Light Outages.

Canton City Hall houses various city departments, including: Finance Department (assists with budget, utility payments, elections, and business and contractor licensing), Mayor and City Commissioners, utilities (water and sewer), Public Works (assists with government buildings, streets, street lights & traffic signals, snow removal, street cleaning, solid waste and public health), Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, Police, Rubble Site (located east of Canton on Hwy 18, see web for more details), and City Shop.