SDCL § 49-1-12.1: Discussions on internal management not subject to chapter 1-25.

The Public Utilities Commission is not subject to the requirements of chapter 1-25 when one or more commissioners are meeting among themselves or staff to discuss the internal management of the Public Utilities Commission regarding such things as:

(1) Planning or developing activities or proposed legislation;

(2) Organizing the internal structure of the Public Utilities Commission;

(3) Selecting, appointing, promoting, removing or managing personnel;

(4) Developing reports; or

(5) Developing budgets and expending funds.