SDCL § 42-7A-60: Executive or closed meetings permitted.

In addition to the provisions of § 1-25-2, the commission may hold executive or closed meetings for any of the following purposes:

(1) Considering applications for licensing when discussing the background investigations or personnel information;

(2) Consulting with the executive director and employees of the lottery concerning possible lottery rule or law violations;

(3) Meeting with lottery officials of other jurisdictions, the attorney general or law enforcement officials relating to possible criminal violations; or

(4) Deliberations after hearing evidence on a contested case necessary to reach a decision.