Mississippi § 25-4-101 - Declaration of public policy.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-4-101 — Declaration of public policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-4-101. Declaration of public policy.
The Legislature declares that elective and public office and employment is a public trust and any effort to realize personal gain through official conduct, other than as provided by law, or as a natural consequence of the employment or position, is a violation of that trust. Therefore, public servants shall endeavor to pursue a course of conduct which will not raise suspicion among the public that they are likely to be engaged in acts that are in violation of this trust and which will not reflect unfavorably upon the state and local governments.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 25-4-101 cover?
Section 25-4-101 ("Declaration of public policy.") 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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