If the question of whether to change the form of government or number of commissioners, wards, or trustees is approved in an election pursuant to §9-11-6, at the next annual municipal election or at a special election called by the governing board and held pursuant to §9-13-14, elected officials must be chosen under the changed form of government.

Source: SDC 1939, § 45.0504; SL 2000, ch 34 , § 5; SL 2025, ch 38 , § 57.