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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-22

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the State of South
Dakota, 1, KRISTI NOEM, Governor of the State of South Dakota, continue to ?nd it necessary
and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19 remains controlled and that residents of
South Dakota remain safe and secure:

Whereas, Current projections released by the state Department of Health, endorsed by the state?s
major health systems, and informed by scienti?c data and expertise, indicate that due to the
citizens of South Dakota following the guidelines and directions, the potential demand of
hospitals due to the novel coronavirus has been reduced, South Dakota has ?attened its curve
slowing the spread of COVID-19, and beginning to resume normal activity is possible with a
well-followed and deliberate plan; and,

Whereas, As members of our communities, South Dakotans have joined together in these times
of crisis to confront dif?cult times and have helped their neighbors and shown that they are
dedicated to following the directions and guidance to respond to this pandemic; and,

Whereas, Executive Order 2020-21, provided South Dakota?s ?Back to Normal Plan? that
details the expectations for individuals, businesses, schools, health care providers, and local
governments to return to normal business and social interactions while accounting for the
inherent uncertainties of this pandemic; and,

Whereas, State Government shall move towards opening their of?ces in coming weeks under
the new normal. The transition requires a process that provides both citizens and employees with
con?dence that safety and wellness are fully addressed:

NOW, THEREFORE, I do hereby rescind Executive Order 2020-09 and order all personnel of
the of?ces of state government to report to work as directed by their Cabinet Secretary or Bureau
Commissioner; I recognize that not all personnel are able to work remotely and in those
instances will be granted administrative leave as deemed necessary; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, All work-related, out-of-state travel may be approved on a case
by case basis; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, This Executive Order shall be in effect 12:00 am. local time on
Saturday, May 2, 2020 and shall continue until 11:59 pm. on, Sunday, May 31, 2020; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, This Executive Order shall apply only to state employees
within the Executive Branch of state government under the direct control of the Governor. All
other units of government and the private business sector shall make independent judgments on
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