# S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-2: State Commission of Human Rights--Appointment of members--Terms--Vacancies--Removal

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-2
- **Heading:** State Commission of Human Rights--Appointment of members--Terms--Vacancies--Removal
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-13-2

## Text

The State Commission of Human Rights shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor, no more than three of whom may be from the same political party and two of whom shall, in the opinion of the Governor, be experienced in or have a favorable reputation for skill, knowledge, and experience in the management or operations of a business enterprise. Appointments shall take into consideration geographical area insofar as may be practicable. Members appointed to the commission shall serve for a term of four years expiring June thirtieth of an odd-numbered year. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired part of the term of the vacancy. Any commissioner may be removed from office by the Governor for cause.

Source: SL 1972, ch 11, § 3; SL 1976, ch 19, § 9; SL 1983, ch 166, § 1; SL 2011, ch 74, § 5.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-1 20-13-1. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-1.1 Probable cause defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-1.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-2 State Commission of Human Rights--Appointment of members--Terms--Vacancies--Removal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-2.1 Direction and supervision of commission by Department of Labor and Regulation--Independent functions retained by commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-2.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-3 Quorum of commission--Rules governing meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-4 Per diem and expenses of commission members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-5 Employment of personnel by division](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-6 Legal assistance to commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-7 Investigation and elimination of discrimination by education and conciliation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-8 Cooperation with other agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-9 Funds and grants accepted--Accounting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-10 Unfair or discriminatory practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-10.1 Blind or partially blind person--Employment discrimination restricted--Civil penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-10.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-11 Employment agency's unfair or discriminatory practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T20_C13_S20-13-11.md)

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