SDCL § 3-21-3: Persons to whom notice must be given.

Notice shall be given to the following officers as applicable:

(1) In the case of the State of South Dakota, to the attorney general and the commissioner of human resources and administration;

(2) In the case of a county, to the county auditor;

(3) In the case of a municipality, to the mayor or city finance officer;

(4) In the case of a school district, to the superintendent of schools;

(5) In the case of other public entities, to the chief executive officer or secretary of the governing board.