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MS HB565
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeffery Harness
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AI Summary
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Authorizes counties located along US Highway 84, US Highway 61, and the Natchez Trace Parkway (specifically Adams County) to employ a full-time attorney as a county employee
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Full-time county attorney must maintain an office in the courthouse or county-owned building, represent the board of supervisors and county agencies, and handle all bond issuances
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County attorney prohibited from engaging in private civil or criminal law practice or associating with other attorneys during employment
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Attorney salary capped at the maximum annual salary authorized for the county judge of that county
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Board of supervisors may employ special counsel to assist the full-time attorney when deemed necessary and in the county's best interest, with duties documented in official minutes
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Effective date: July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Employment of full time legal counsel as a county employee; authorize for Adams County.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022