As Amended
SEC. 7-1-5. Powers generally.
In addition to the powers conferred and duties imposed on the governor by the constitution and by the laws as elsewhere provided, he shall have the powers and perform the duties following, viz:
(a) He is the supreme executive officer of the state.
(b) He is the commander-in-chief of the militia of the state and may call out the militia to execute the laws, to suppress insurrections or riots, and to repel invasions.
(c) He shall see that the laws are faithfully executed.
(d) He is to supervise the official conduct of all executive and ministerial officers.
(e) He is to see that all offices are filled and the duties thereof performed or, in default thereof, apply such remedy as the law allows; and if the remedy be imperfect, he shall acquaint the legislature therewith at its next session.
(f) He shall make appointments and fill vacancies as prescribed by law.
(g) Whenever any suit or legal proceeding is pending which affects the title of the state to any property, or which may result in any claim against the state, he may direct the attorney general to appear on behalf of the state and protect its interest.
(h) He may require the attorney general, or district attorney of any district, to inquire into the affairs or management of any corporation existing under the laws of this state, or doing business in this state under the laws thereof.
(i) He may require the attorney general to aid any district attorney in the discharge of his duties.
(j) He may offer rewards, not exceeding two hundred dollars, for escaped insane persons who are dangerous, and such other rewards as are authorized by law.
(k) He may require any officer or board to make special reports to him upon demand in writing.
(l) He shall transact all necessary business with state officers, shall require them to be present at their respective offices at all reasonable business hours, and may require information, in writing, from any such officer relating to the duties of his office.
(m) When deemed advisable upon proceedings for the arrest in this state of fugitives from justice from other states or countries, he may commission a special officer to arrest such fugitive in any part of the state.
(n) He may bring any proper suit affecting the general public interests, in his own name for the state of Mississippi, if after first requesting the proper officer so to do, the said officer shall refuse or neglect to do the same.
SOURCES: Codes, 1892, Sec. 2156; 1906, Sec. 2372; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 4764; 1930, Sec. 4817; 1942, Sec. 3975.