Mississippi § 21-8-15 - Mayor to exercise executive power.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 21-8-15 — Mayor to exercise executive power., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-8-15. Mayor to exercise executive power.
The executive power of the municipality shall be exercised by the mayor, and the mayor shall have the superintending control of all the officers and affairs of the municipality, and shall take care that the laws and ordinances are executed.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 21-8-15
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 21-8-15 cover?
Section 21-8-15 ("Mayor to exercise executive power.") 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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