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SDML Statement of Policy Review Begins, Committees Seek Member Input

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:04:00 GMT

Over the next few months, the South Dakota Municipal League will be conducting its annual review of the association’s official Statement of Policy.

The policy guides the League staff and lobbyists during the legislative session and functions as a reference for the League’s position on various issues affecting local government.

SDML President Leland Treichel is finalizing appointments of League members to serve on the committees, which are comprised of members representing a variety of city sizes and all regions of the state.

The four committees are Taxation and Revenue; General Government; Public Health, Safety, and Wellness; and Public Works. They review and recommend changes to the Statement of Policy which are submitted to the Resolutions Committee. The SDML membership votes to accept these recommendations at the annual business meeting in October.

Input from SDML members is a crucial part of the process. Members can review the current policy and submit their suggestions online at https://sdmunicipalleague.org/About-StatementofPolicy.

Suggestions may also be brought up from the floor on Oct. 3 during the association's annual business meeting. The meeting is held on the last day of the SDML Annual Conference, which runs Oct. 6-9 in Aberdeen, SD.

Elected Officials Training Moved to October

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:08:00 GMT

Due to the changes in election timing, the 2026 Elected Officials Training, normally held in July, will instead be held in October during the SDML Annual Conference. This training will be open to newly elected officials, as well as those running for office in November. Details will be added to the SDML event calendar as they become available.

SD Code Enforcement Offers Scholarship

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:55:00 GMT

The South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement (SoDACE) is now taking scholarship applications from members who wish to attend the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) Conference.

The annual conference brings together code enforcement officers from across the nation to learn about current trends, compare best practices, and learn skills to improve their effectiveness. This year’s AACE conference will be held Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida.

SoDACE will award one scholarship to the conference and will reimburse expenses related to conference registration, lodging, transportation, and meals not included in a conference package. The scholarship winner must keep all receipts and submit them for reimbursement.

Applicants must be a current member of the South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement and willing to share their experience with SoDACE membership at the annual spring meeting.

Apply online at www.sdmunicipalleague.org/codeenforcement. Applications are due July 1.

Learn more about the AACE conference at https://www.aace1.org/page/2026AACEconference. ■

District 8 Meeting Rescheduled

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:05:00 GMT

Due to impending weather conditions, the District 8 annual meeting scheduled for tomorrow night (April 2) in Midland has been rescheduled to April 7. All other details remain the same. Registered attendees have been contacted via email.

District 6 Meeting Postponed

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:01:00 GMT

Update - The District 6 annual meeting is rescheduled for April 9. All other details remain the same.

Due to weather conditions, the District 6 annual meeting scheduled for tonight (March 17) in Redfield has been postponed. We’ll post the new date and contact registered attendees as soon as it’s finalized.