Mississippi § 77-5-135 - Vacancies in director’s office.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 77-5-135 — Vacancies in director’s office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-5-135. Vacancies in director’s office.
The death of a director, his resignation, his removal for cause by the appointing power, his disability to continue for any cause to act as director, or his change of residence from the district, shall vacate the office. Within twenty (20) days after a determination of the vacancy by the appointing power, a successor for the unexpired term shall be selected by such appointing power.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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