An Indian tribe, as defined in subdivision 2-14-2(14), may appoint a veterans' service officer who shall serve under the same terms and conditions as a county veterans' service officer, as provided for in §§ 33A-1-22 to 33A-1-28, inclusive, or may contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide the services of a veterans' service officer pursuant to § 33A-1-24. Such officers shall be known as tribal veterans' service officers.
SDCL 33A-1-29