Section 9-9-26 - Mayor's area of responsibility in three-commissioner municipality.

9-9-26. Mayor's area of responsibility in three-commissioner municipality. In a municipality governed by a board consisting of three members, the mayor shall have the same powers and duties as the mayor in a municipality governed by a board consisting of five members except as to the city parks and the lighting of the streets, alleys, and public buildings of the municipality. In addition he shall have under his special charge the supervision of the police and fire departments, the public health department, and all matters relating to the public welfare of the municipality.

Source: SL 1913, ch 119, § 19; SL 1915, ch 113, § 3; RC 1919, § 6226; SDC 1939, § 45.0807 (1); SL 1992, ch 60, § 2.