S.D. Codified Laws § 9-12-23 (2026)
The term of each member appointed pursuant to § 9-12-22 is three years. In the case of a vacancy, a new member may be appointed for the remainder of the term, in accordance with § 9-12-22. Each term begins on the January first or July first following the appointment, whichever occurs first.
Source: SL 2026, ch 34 , § 2.