MS SB2141

Amends Section 33-15-17, Mississippi Code of 1972, to allow a local emergency to be proclaimed by a public official authorized by the governing body of a county, in addition to the mayor or governing body itself.

Requires the governing body of a municipality to review and approve or disapprove a local emergency proclaimed by the mayor at its first regular meeting, then review at least every 30 days until termination.

Authorizes counties and municipalities to enter contracts, incur obligations, and exercise emergency powers without regard to standard procedures during declared disasters.

Permits local governments to appoint emergency personnel, establish emergency operating centers, donate public resources to assist other entities, and control evacuation and movement within disaster areas.

Takes effect July 1, 2017.