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Commission adopts ordinance moving local elections to November and confirming commission liaisons as voting members
Summary
On second reading the commission approved Ordinance No. 1100 to change local election dates to the second Tuesday in November per House Bill 1130 and to clarify that commission liaisons on certain boards are voting members.
The Yankton City Commission held a public hearing and approved on second reading Ordinance No. 1100, which amends Chapters 2 and 17 of the city's code to align local election dates with changes enacted in state law and to clarify voting status for commission liaisons.
Lisa, a city staff member, explained the ordinance is needed because House Bill 1130 changed the city's election date from April to the second Tuesday in November. The ordinance also updates language for planning boards and clarifies that commission liaisons to certain boards and commissions are voting members.
When asked by a commissioner about the ordinances effective date, City Manager (unnamed) said the change would likely take effect 20 days after publication. The measure passed on a roll-call vote with all commissioners voting aye.
The ordinance amendment is procedural and implements a state-mandated scheduling change while resolving ambiguity about liaison voting rights on boards and commissions.
