SDCL § 34-21-5: Employment of personnel by agency--Delegation of functions.

In accordance with the laws of the state, the agency may employ, compensate, and prescribe the powers and duties of such persons as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

The secretary may delegate to officers and employees of the agency such functions, duties, and authority as are vested in the agency by this chapter; except the authority to adopt and promulgate standards, rules, and regulations, and to issue or modify orders.