In case of the absence or disability of the manager or in case of suspension as provided in § 9-10-11, the governing body may designate a qualified administrative officer of the municipality to perform the duties of the manager during the absence, disability, or suspension.

Source: SL 1917, ch 303 , § 9; RC 1919, § 6237; SL 1935, ch 158 , § 4; SDC 1939, § 45.0903; SL 1992, ch 60 , § 2; SL 2025, ch 38 , § 49.