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MS HB162

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Holland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 19-3-63 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to authorize county boards of supervisors to adopt a resolution to close county offices upon the death of an elected or appointed county official
  • Closure is specifically intended to allow county employees of the deceased elected or appointed official to attend the funeral
  • The policy must be adopted by resolution and placed on the board of supervisors' minutes
  • Existing provisions are preserved allowing boards of supervisors to set sick leave and vacation policies, and allowing elected officials to establish their own leave policies for their employees
  • Effective date is July 1, 2010; introduced by Representative Holland and referred to the County Affairs committee

Legislative Description

Public office; allow board of supervisors to close in the event of death of elected or appointed official.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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