9-13-28. Notice to persons elected--Time allowed for qualification.
The finance officer, within two days after the result of the election is declared, shall notify each person elected to office of the person's election. If a person does not qualify by filing an oath or affirmation of office in the usual form provided by law within ten days after the first meeting of the month next succeeding the election, the office becomes vacant.
Source: SDC 1939, §45.1324; SL 2002, ch 47, §1; SL 2008, ch 34, §5; SL 2009, ch 69, §9.