Boards and Commissions

Authorization:

Executive Order 2020-03, 2020-29, & 2021-16; Section 667 of Title IV-D of the Social Security Act; and SDCL 25-7-6.12

Activities:

The South Dakota Commission on Child Support shall conduct a review of the support obligation laws as required by Section 25-7-6.12 of the South Dakota Codified Laws and related sections of South Dakota Codified Laws and submit a report to the Governor and the legislature. The Commission has until March 31, 2022 to conclude its business.

Organization:

Department of Social Services

Composition:

The Governor of South Dakota appoints as many members as he/she deems necessary to fulfill the goals of the Commission. Members are appointed every four years and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Composition includes a noncustodial parent, a custodial parent, a member of the SD Judiciary, a member of the SD Department of Social Services, a member in good standing of the SD State Bar, a member of the SD House of Representatives, a member of the SD Senate, and a child support referee.

Term of Appointment:

Under Executive Order 2021-16, Executive Order 2020-29 remains in effect until March 31,2022, and the Commission will not dissolve or cease until March 31, 2022.

Frequency of Meetings:

South Dakota's next quadrennial review of child support guidelines will be in 2025.

Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:

Yes

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