SDCL § 34-10-15: Rules, regulations, and bylaws of district--Officers--Place of business--Legal counsel.

The trustees at their first meeting shall adopt rules, regulations, and bylaws deemed suitable and necessary for the government and management of the district. The trustees shall elect one of its members as chairman, one as treasurer, and one as secretary. The trustees shall designate a place of business in the district where the public hospital will be operated. The board shall have authority to employ legal counsel as may be necessary.