Board Information
Authorization:
Chapter 5-15 of the South Dakota Codified Laws
Activities:
The commission is to enlarge, restore, and beautify the capitol complex. The commission makes
recommendations for the development of areas immediately adjacent to the state capitol complex and
acquaint the people of South Dakota with the need and purpose of a comprehensive long-range plan for
capitol complex of sufficient and proper size to serve the future needs of the state and to secure the
proper growth and expansion of the city of Pierre.
Organization:
The commission is administered under the direction and supervision of the bureau of administration
and the commissioner thereof, but shall retain quasi-judicial, quasi-legislative, advisory, other nonadministrative
and special budgetary functions otherwise vested in it and shall exercise those functions
independently of the commissioner of administration.
Composition:
Seven members appointed by the Governor, not all from the same political party. Mayor of Pierre or his
designee is a non-appointed member. Members are eligible for travel reimbursement.
Term of Appointment:
Four years.
Frequency of Meetings:
Two per year.
Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes
Contact Info:
Leah Svendsen
Mission Statement:
The commission is to enlarge, restore, and beautify the capitol complex. The commission makes
recommendations for the development of areas immediately adjacent to the state capitol complex and
acquaint the people of South Dakota with the need and purpose of a comprehensive long-range plan for
capitol complex of sufficient and proper size to serve the future needs of the state and to secure the
proper growth and expansion of the city of Pierre.