MS HB512

Governor granted authority to terminate executive directors and appointed heads of 17 state agencies upon written notice, including the Ethics Commission, State Personnel Board, Department of Health, Department of Mental Health, Gaming Commission, and Public Service Commission

Executive Director of the Department of Finance and Administration and Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation changed to serve "at the will and pleasure of the Governor"

State Health Officer's fixed 6-year term with removal only for cause eliminated; position now serves at the will and pleasure of the Governor

Director of the Department of Archives and History's 6-year term removed; position now serves at the will and pleasure of the Governor

Executive Secretary of the Public Service Commission's term changed from serving "for the term of the commissioners" to serving at the will and pleasure of the Governor, with removal authority shifted from the commission to the Governor