Mississippi § 17-11-15 - Interim organization of district.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-11-15 — Interim organization of district., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-11-15. Interim organization of district.
Prior to July 20, 1971, the Governor shall appoint the members of the governing body of the district required to be appointed by him under this chapter. Until at least three counties and/or cities within the region have elected to become associated as members of the district as provided in this chapter, the members of the governing body of the district shall constitute an interim body, and their powers and duties shall be limited to the following: To make a determination of all factors that relate to the long-range development of the affected area and to correlate such factors to the economy and development of the entire state. To explore all available avenues of assistance, both public and private, and to bring into focus the aims, aspirations, and needs of our people. To make specific recommendations of the most efficient and effective roles that should be played by local and state governments in cooperation with the federal government and private interests, to the end that the total resources of all might be mobilized swiftly and decisively to accomplish this objective. To recommend a comprehensive plan for the accomplishments of the maximum long-range development of the area’s recreational, cultural and economic life.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 17-11-15 ("Interim organization of district.") 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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