Mississippi § 25-1-57 - Undated or postdated resignations.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-1-57 — Undated or postdated resignations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-1-57. Undated or postdated resignations.
Whenever any appointment or employment of an officer or employee of the State of Mississippi or any agency, department, or institution thereof, shall by law require confirmation by the Mississippi State Senate, no officer or employee of the state, or any other person, shall take, require, accept, or otherwise obtain as a condition of appointment or employment an undated or postdated resignation from a person to be appointed as an officer or employee of the state or any agency, department, or institution thereof. Any such resignation accepted, taken, or obtained contrary to the provisions hereof shall be null and void and of no effect, unless the Mississippi State Senate shall have been advised of the existence and content of any undated or postdated resignation and consented thereto at the time of its confirmation of the appointment or employment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 25-1-57
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-1-57 cover?
Section 25-1-57 ("Undated or postdated resignations.") 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.
How do I cite Mississippi § 25-1-57?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-1-57" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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