SIOUX FALLS – Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Amanda Halsey has announced her resignation effective July 4.
Elected in the fall of 2022, Halsey has been responsible for maintaining and safeguarding public records related to real estate transactions, land ownership, and other vital documents, including birth, marriage and death records.
Halsey is departing to pursue a law degree.
“I’m honored to have worked alongside a wonderful group of department heads, fellow elected leaders, and overall county employees, all of whom are dedicated to the well-being of Minnehaha County,” Halsey said. “I’ll forever be grateful for this time serving as Register of Deeds.”
As a result of the announcement, the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill the unexpired term and encourages qualified individuals to apply. The person appointed will serve as the Register of Deeds through Jan. 4, after which the position will be filled by the candidate elected at the November 2026 General Election.
According to a county administrator, “The selected candidate must be a Minnehaha County resident. Well-qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or other related field; five years of progressively responsible related experience; strong knowledge and experience in accounting, real estate and/or title abstracting; familiarity with government resources and knowledge of legislative processes; and strong verbal and written communication skills.”
Interested candidates should visit http://jobs.minnehahacounty.gov for more information and to submit their application. Complete applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on April 18.
