SEC. 73-43-13. Executive officer.

The board shall elect an executive officer who possesses the necessary qualifications and experience to enable him to carry out the duties required by his office. His term of office shall be six (6) years and his salary shall be set by the board. The executive officers shall be vested with all the authority of the board when it is not in session, and he shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the board. The executive officer may be removed for cause by majority vote of the membership of the board.

SOURCES: Laws, 1980, ch. 458, Sec. 3 subd (2), eff from and after July 1, 1980.

1997 Amendment

Section 73-43-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

 73-43-13. The board shall appoint an Executive Director who possesses the necessary qualifications and experience to enable him to carry out the duties required by his office. The Executive Director who may be a physician, shall receive a salary * * * set by the board, subject to the approval of the State Personnel Board, and shall serve at the will and pleasure of the board. The executive officers shall be vested with all the authority of the board when it is not in session, and he shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the board.

SOURCE: 1997 Laws, Chapter 354, Sec. 1, HB 1657, Effective March 17, 1997.