Local governments across South Dakota will have to be more careful in dealing with potential conflicts of interest.
This year’s legislature passed a bill (HB1214) that more clearly defines potential conflicts, and methods to disclose and avoid potential issues.

School district attorney Paul Van Olson updated the Yankton School Board at their meeting this week…..

Van Olson says the law extends the potential conflict beyond just the public official…

Van Olson says the penalties associated with a conflict have also been expanded……https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/paul-van-olson-712c-1

Van Olson says all public bodies will have to disclose potential conflicts on each agenda of their meetings.