South Dakota Secretary of Labor and Regulation
| South Dakota Secretary of Labor and Regulation | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| 2013 FY Budget: | $48,315,741 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Authority: | South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 1-37, Section 1 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Pamela Roberts |
| Assumed office: | January 2003 |
| Compensation: | $100,000 |
| Other South Dakota Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Pamela Roberts. She was first appointed to the position on November 23, 2010 by Gov. Dennis Daugaard. [2]
Authority
The office of the secretary of labor is established in Chapter 1-37, Section 1 of the South Dakota Codified Laws.
Chapter 1-37, Section 1:
| Department of Labor and Regulation created -- Secretary as head. There is hereby created a Department of Labor and Regulation. The head of the Department of Labor and Regulation is the secretary of labor and regulation who shall be appointed and serve pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, Article IV, § 9. |
Appointments
The secretary of labor is appointed by the governor.[3]
Duties
The mission of the department of labor and regulation is to promote economic opportunity and financial security for individuals and businesses through quality, responsive and expert services; fair and equitable employment solutions; and safe and sound business practices.[4]
Divisions
The main divisions within the department of labor and regulation include:[5]
- Administrative Services
- Banking
- Employment Services
- Insurance
- Labor and Management
- Legal Services
- Public Affairs
- Securities
- Unemployment Insurance
- Workforce Services
- Equal Opportunity to Services
State budget
The budget for the Department of Labor and Regulation in Fiscal Year 2013 was $48,315,741.[6]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2012
In 2012, the secretary of labor was paid an estimated $100,000. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
2010
In 2010, the South Dakota Secretary of Labor was paid an estimated $113,448 according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
Contact information
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Phone: (605) 773-3101
Fax: (605) 773-6184
See also
External links
References
- ↑ South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation," Accessed December 26, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation "About Us" Accessed February 4, 2013
- ↑ South Dakota Legislature, "South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 1-37-1," Accessed December 26, 2012
- ↑ South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation "Mission" Accessed February 4, 2013
- ↑ South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation "Divisions" Accessed February 4, 2013
- ↑ South Dakota Bureau Finance and Management, "Budget in Brief FY 2013," accessed April 8, 2013
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved May 14, 2011
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