Municipal Government in Mississippi
The chapters within the Municipal Government in Mississippi outline the essentials of municipal government in Mississippi, from its historical and constitutional development to measuring governmental performance. The book is designed to introduce students and practitioners (both newly elected and experienced officials) to the various duties and responsibilities associated with municipal government, as well as allowing them to think about the future of their respective municipality and their role as part of the governing authority.
Please note that the Center for Governmental Training & Technology is in the process of revising and republishing Municipal Government in Mississippi, 3rd. Ed. (2009) However, below you will find both a complete copy, as well as the individual sections, of the Municipal Government in Mississippi, 2nd Ed., Revised and Expanded (2001). While some specific information is being updated (i.e. new laws pertaining purchasing), a bulk of the material found in the 2001 copy of this manual is still relevant and will be found useful to students and practitioners of municipal government in Mississippi.
ENTIRE BOOK: (Please note, the entire book is over 400 pages in length)
Municipal Government in Mississippi , 2nd Ed., Revised and Expanded (2001)
INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS:
Chapter I: Historical and Constitutional Development of the Municipality in MS
Chapter II: The Nature of the Municipal Corporation
Chapter III: Forms of Government
Chapter IV: Officers, Boards, and Commissions
Chapter V: Open Meetings and Access to Public Records
Chapter VI: The Electoral Process
Chapter VII: Personnel Administration
Chapter VIII: Financial Administration
Chapter IX: Bonds, Barrowing, and Debt Administration
Chapter X: Functions and Powers
Chapter XI: Planning, Zoning, and Subdivision Control
Chapter XIII: Performance Management
Appendix 1: Using the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Appendix 2: Municipal Government and Mississippi's Ethics Law
Appendix 4: Records Management
Appendix 5: Information Technology
Appendix 6: Effective Communication for Municipal Officials
Appendix 7: The Mississippi Municipal Service Company
Appendix 8: The Mississippi Municipal League
Appendix 9: The Center for Governmental Training & Technology
Appendix 10: Government Information Directory
Selected Information about Mississippi Municipalities