SDCL § 34-10-5: Notice of election on establishment of district--General election laws applicable.

The board, or, if in more than one county, the boards acting jointly, shall cause notice of said election to be given, setting forth the time and places of holding the same and the hours when the polls will open and close. Such notice shall be published for two consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circulation within the district. The last date of such publication shall not be less than ten days before the date of said election. The hours of opening and closing of the polls shall be in accordance with the laws relating to general elections and except as otherwise specified herein the general election laws shall govern the conduct of such elections, canvassing of the vote, and declaration of the results.