Some ethics documents meant to reveal state board members’ conflicts are missing

Some ethics documents meant to reveal state board members’ conflicts are missing

When South Dakota’s governor makes a board or commission appointment that requires state Senate approval, the appointee is legally obligated to file a financial disclosure document that can be scrutinized for conflicts of interest. State law on the matter is straightforward and succinct: “Any gubernatorial appointee for whom Senate confirmation is required shall file with the secretary of state a statement of financial interest before confirmati…