Board Information
Authorization:
Chapter 49-7A of the South Dakota Codified Laws
Activities:
1. File with the register of deeds of each county the toll-free telephone number for notification of
planned excavation activities in its area;
2. Maintain adequate records documenting compliance;
3. Provide the service at minimum, during normal working hours, on business days;
4. For calls received after normal working hours for the one-call notification center, or on nonbusiness
days, provide information for callers which explains emergency notification and excavation procedures;
and,
5. Provide a timely method for notifying participating members of the information received regarding
proposed excavation activities
Organization:
Attached to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety for budgetary purposes.
Composition:
Eleven members appointed by the Governor:
1. One member representing telecommunication companies offering local exchange service to less than
fifty thousand subscribers;
2. One member representing telecommunication companies offering local exchange service to fifty
thousand or more subscribers;
3. One member representing rural water systems;
4. One member representing rural electric cooperatives;
5. One member representing investor-owned electric utilities;
6. One member representing investor-owned natural gas utilities;
7. One member representing community antenna television;
8. One member representing municipalities;
9. One member representing underground interstate carriers of gas or petroleum; and,
10. Two members representing contractors who perform excavation services.
Term of Appointment:
Staggered 3-year Term for Board Members
Frequency of Meetings:
Quarterly at a minimum but as often as needed.
Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes
Mission Statement:
The mission of the South Dakota One Call Board is to prevent damage to underground facilities and promote public safety, through public awareness, education and a cost effective, efficient, dependable one-call service.