State Lottery

The South Dakota Lottery Commission is a five-member board appointed by the Governor. It establishes the policies pertaining to the working of the lottery and advises on the operation of the South Dakota Lottery, including approval of any major procurement by the lottery. The members of the commission are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate of the state. The term for each commissioner is three years and the chairman is chosen annually in the first meeting of the fiscal year. The commission is liable to meet at least once each quarter. Emergency meetings can be called by the chairman upon the request of the Executive Director or any of the three commission members.