SDCL § 1-7-5.1: Compensation of lieutenant governor for performance of duties assigned by Governor.

For performing constitutional duties and duties assigned by the Governor, the lieutenant governor shall receive a salary to be determined by the Governor but not to exceed the amount appropriated by the Legislature and shall be reimbursed for actual expenses associated with public service. Such salary shall be in addition to the salary provided for in § 3-8-2.1. For purposes of this section, representing the Governor shall include, but not be limited to, investigating complaints of citizens regarding any administrative acts of administrative departments.