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MS HB556
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ashley Henley
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 33-15-17, Mississippi Code of 1972, to allow a county official authorized by the board of supervisors to proclaim a local emergency.
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Previously only the mayor of a municipality or the governing body of a county could proclaim a local emergency; this amendment expands that authority to designated county officials with board approval.
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Requires the board of supervisors to review and approve or disapprove the need for continuing a local emergency at the first regular or special meeting following such proclamation.
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Board of supervisors must review the need for continuing the local emergency at least every 30 days until it is terminated.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Proclamation of a local emergency; allow boards of supervisors to authorize certain county officials to declare.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018