S.D. Codified Laws § 3-18-6
Promulgation of rules of procedure for elections and negotiations
The secretary of labor and regulation shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to carry out the provisions of §§ 3-18-4 , 3-18-5 , and 3-18-8.1 . The rules shall specify:
(1) The procedure to be used for the election to determine representation for formal recognition; and
(2) The procedure to follow if negotiations reach an impasse.
Source: SL 1969, ch 88, § 7, subdiv 5; SL 1983, ch 22, § 4; SL 1993, ch 375, § 4; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1 ), § 33, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.