Mississippi § 73-21-77 - Organization of board; oath; meetings; compensation and expenses of members [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].

§ 73-21-77. Organization of board; oath; meetings; compensation and expenses of members [Repealed effective July 1, 2020].

Each person appointed as a member of the board shall qualify by taking the oath prescribed by the Constitution for the state officers, and shall file certificate thereof in the Office of the Secretary of State within fifteen (15) days after his appointment. There shall be a president of the board and such other officers as deemed necessary by the board elected by and from its membership. The board shall meet at least once each quarter to transact business, and may meet at such additional times as it may deem necessary. Such additional meetings may be called by the president of the board or a majority of the members of the board. The place for each meeting shall be determined prior to giving notice of such meeting and shall not be changed after such notice is given without adequate subsequent notice. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of the meeting and all actions of the board shall be by a majority. Each member of the board shall receive a per diem as provided in Section 25-3-69, not to exceed thirty (30) days in any one (1) period of twelve (12) months, for each day actually engaged in meetings of the board, together with necessary traveling and other expenses as provided in Section 25-3-41.