S.D. Codified Laws § 1-22-14
Artists to create works of art and works of art to be acquired pursuant to §§ 1-22-9 to 1-22-17, inclusive, shall be selected by the council, with the advice of a panel specifically chosen for each project, pursuant to procedures, promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, established by the council. South Dakota artists shall receive preferential consideration in the selection process. Each panel shall contain a representative of the community. No panel member may be paid except for reimbursement for necessary costs and travel expenses. No panel member or any member of any panel member's family may be considered in the selection of an artist. All meetings and deliberations by the panel shall be open and public. The panel shall cooperate with other local and national art agencies.
SDCL 1-22-14