Mississippi § 39-11-1 - Creation; composition; qualifications and appointment of members.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 39-11-1 — Creation; composition; qualifications and appointment of members., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-11-1. Creation; composition; qualifications and appointment of members.
There is hereby created and established a state commission to be known as the Mississippi Arts Commission, to consist of fifteen members broadly representative of all fields of the performing, visual, literary arts, and the business community, and who are to be appointed by the governor from among citizens of the state who have demonstrated a vital interest in the performing, visual, or literary arts. These members shall also be representative of the different geographical areas of the state.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-11-1 ("Creation; composition; qualifications and appointment of members.") 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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