County Commissioner
Current
Lincoln County, South Dakota
Lincoln County, located in southeastern South Dakota, was incorporated December 30, 1867. It includes an area of 576 square miles and population of 70,9877. Lincoln County, the fastest growing county in South Dakota, now ranks as the third largest county.The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners contains five members elected by constituents within their districts for four-year, staggered terms. The commissioners are the main policy making body for the county government.During the public meetings, the Board hears and votes on a variety of County issues. The Board approves the annual budget, adopts local ordinances and resolutions and establishes policies which govern the County to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. The commission acts as the executive of the local government, levying local taxes, administering county governmental services, law enforcement and public health oversight, property registration, building code enforcement, zoning and public works, (e.g. road maintenance).