This bill establishes a process for the recall of members of a school district board in South Dakota. It requires that a petition signed by fifteen percent of the registered voters in the district be filed with the business manager, who will then present it to the board at their next meeting. The bill outlines specific grounds for removal, including crimes in office, corruption, and gross incompetency, among others. Additionally, it mandates that the petition must include a statement of the grounds for removal and sets a validity period for signatures, which cannot be older than sixty days at the time of filing.
The bill also details the procedures following the filing of a recall petition, including the timeline for holding a special election and the responsibilities of the business manager in notifying voters. If the incumbent is not challenged by another candidate, they remain in office. If a new candidate is elected, the incumbent is removed once the new candidate qualifies for office. The bill ensures that the successor to a removed board member serves the remainder of the unexpired term.