MS HB344

Amends Section 33-15-17 of Mississippi Code to allow the president of a county board of supervisors to proclaim a local emergency, in addition to the mayor or governing body currently authorized to do so.

Requires the county governing body to review and approve or disapprove the need for continuing a local emergency proclaimed by the board president at the first regular meeting following the proclamation or at a special meeting.

Mandates the governing body review the need for continuing the local emergency at least every 30 days until termination and proclaim the earliest possible date to end the emergency when conditions warrant.

Preserves the governing body's authority to promulgate orders and regulations during a local emergency to protect life and property, including imposing curfews in designated boundaries when necessary for public order and safety.

Effective July 1, 2019.