With citywide elections approaching April 10, the Dell Rapids City Council and School Board have outlined their schedules for those interested in running for local offices.

School district business manager Barb Littel said that two seats on the board will be opening this election cycle. Both Brian Davis’s and Troy Randall’s seats will be up for a vote come April.

Board members run for three-year terms and must be within and voted upon by the Dell Rapids School District.

Littel said that petitions may be picked up at the district office at the high school starting Jan. 27. All petitions for board member positions must be returned to the district office by Feb. 24.

The business manager said that outlines of responsibilites and duties are available to interested candidates. These duties listed in the packet compiled by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota include open and honest communication, advocacy for students and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

A swearing-in will occur during the school board’s July meeting.

City Council

Similar dates will be used by the City of Dell Rapids for council elections. Individuals may also begin petitioning starting Jan. 27, with a Feb. 24 deadline for returning the petitions.

City finance officer LeAnn Kerzman said that forms will be available at City Hall, as well as online at the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website (sdsos.gov).

Positions in all four wards will be opening during this election cycle with terms up for Dave Sommerfeld (Ward 1), John Paul (Ward 2), Craig Lauritzen (Ward 3) and Doug Grovenburg (Ward 4).

To find out which ward you reside in based on the latest census-based redistricting, contact the Minnehaha County auditor.

On Election Day April 10, the polls will open 7 a.m. and will run until 7 p.m. All voters must be registered by March 26.