Mississippi § 21-8-27 - Control of mayor and his subordinates by council.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 21-8-27 — Control of mayor and his subordinates by council., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-8-27. Control of mayor and his subordinates by council.
The members of the council shall not direct or dictate the appointment of any person to or his removal from office by the mayor or any department directors. Except for the purposes of inquiring or receiving information or advice, the council shall deal with the municipal departments and personnel solely through the mayor and no member of the council shall give orders to any subordinate of the municipality. The council shall have the power to investigate any part of the municipal government and for that purpose to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 21-8-27 cover?
Section 21-8-27 ("Control of mayor and his subordinates by council.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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