Mississippi § 25-1-35 - Commission not necessary.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-1-35 — Commission not necessary., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-1-35. Commission not necessary.
All county officers and officers chosen for any portion or district of a county and all municipal officers and officers chosen for any portion or ward of a municipality, shall be authorized to exercise the duties and functions of the office to which they are elected, after they have received certificates of their election, as provided by law, whether they have received their commissions or not; but such officers shall first give bond, if any, required by law or ordinance, and take the oath of office prescribed by the constitution.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 25-1-35
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-1-35 cover?
Section 25-1-35 ("Commission not necessary.") 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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