The plan establishes a representative system where all power is concentrated in the elected council as a whole and where the council hires a professionally trained manager to oversee the delivery of public services.

Type of Government:     City Manager/Commission City

Description of Local Government:    
The Council/Manager plan is the system of local government that combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a city commission, with the strong managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. The plan establishes a representative system where all power is concentrated in the elected council as a whole and where the council hires a professionally trained manager to oversee the delivery of public services.

The City Manager's office employs four persons: the City Manager, an Administrative Secretary, a Human Resources Assistant, and the Information Services Manager. The City Manager's office serves as the Information Center for the City.

The Yankton Board of City Commissioners is made up of nine Commissioners. Each Commissioner serves a three year term and may be re-elected. The Mayor is appointed by his or her peers at the first meeting in May of each year. The Mayor may also serve more than one term.

Comprehensive City Plan
Yes
Year Plan Completed
2003
Strategic City Plan
No
City Zoning Ordinance in Effect
Yes
County Zoning Ordinance in Effect
Yes
Percent of Streets Paved  98%
Description of Building Code
 2005 National Electric Code
   2003 International Building Code
   2003 International Residential Code
   2003 Uniform Plumbing Code
   1997 Uniform Mechanical Code
   1997 Uniform Fire Code


Yankton City Commissioners

Name                                                 Office Expires
William "Duke Ellingson                      May 2011
Judy VanDerhule                                May 2011
Nancy Wenande                                 May 2011 
Pauline Akland                                   May 2012
David Carda                                       May 2012
David Knoff, Mayor                             May 2012
Charlie Gross                                     May 2013
Paul Lowrie                                        May 2013 
Brad Woerner                                    May 2013

Local Government Services
City of Yankton - All Municipal Services
PO Box 176  Yankton, SD 57078
www.cityofyankton.org


Full Time Employees: 145
Part-Time Employees: 175


Comments
Yankton's leadership appeciates primary employers and takes great pride in helping businesses to locate and grow in Yankton. Yankton's government is ready to partner with you for success.