All staff services required by the drainage mediation program shall be provided by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The secretary of agriculture and natural resources may employ agents and employees as the secretary deems necessary. The mediation services shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. All expenses incurred in carrying on the work of the drainage mediation program, including the per diem and expenses of the staff, salaries, contract payments, department notice requirements, and any other items of expense shall be paid out of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the farm mediation operating fund.
SDCL 46A-11A-2