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MS HB1000

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Adams County (identified by its location at US Highway 84, US Highway 61, and the Natchez Trace Parkway) to employ a full-time attorney as a county employee
  • The full-time county attorney must maintain an office in the county courthouse or county-owned building and represent the board of supervisors and all county agencies
  • The attorney cannot engage in private civil or criminal law practice or associate with other attorneys while employed by the county
  • Annual salary for the full-time attorney cannot exceed the maximum salary authorized for the county judge of that county
  • The board of supervisors may also employ special counsel to assist the full-time attorney when determined necessary and in the best interest of the county

Legislative Description

Employment of full time legal counsel as a county employee; authorize for Adams County.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

County Affairs1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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