Duties of secretary

The secretary shall: (1) Hold at least one examination each year at the designated time and place for the purpose of examining candidates for certification; (2) Advertise and promote the program of certification of water and wastewater works operators; (3) Encourage other operators to become certified other than those required to do so by law; (4) Distribute applications and notices; (5) Receive and evaluate applications; (6) Collect fees, not exceeding sixty dollars to cover reasonable costs of operator certification exams; (7) Prepare, conduct, and grade examinations; (8) Maintain records of operator qualifications and certification, and maintain a register of certified operators; (9) Promote and schedule regular training schools and programs. Source: SL 1970, ch 217, § 8; SDCL Supp, § 36-22A-11; SL 1977, ch 280, § 40; SL 2011, ch 165, § 71; SL 2021, ch 162, § 1.