Mississippi § 5-3-65 - Legal assistance; other employees.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 5-3-65 — Legal assistance; other employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-3-65. Legal assistance; other employees.
The attorney general, or a designated assistant attorney general, appointed by him, the state auditor and the director of the state department of audit shall assist the committee in whatever manner the committee deems that such officers can be helpful. Furthermore, the committee is authorized to employ one full time secretary, other stenographic help, technical experts, auditors, investigators and other employees which may be necessary to enable it to carry out the provisions therein. The committee is authorized at its discretion to fix reasonable compensation for its employees including necessary travel expenses; and it shall maintain and provide a full, complete and itemized record of all such expenditures.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 5-3-65
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 5-3-65 cover?
Section 5-3-65 ("Legal assistance; other employees.") 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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