Upon the appointment and qualification of the commissioners first appointed to a regional railroad authority, they shall submit to the Secretary of State a certified copy of each resolution adopted pursuant to subsection (1) of Section 19-29-9 by the counties included in the regional authority. Upon receipt thereof, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of incorporation to the regional railroad authority.
When a regional railroad authority is increased or decreased pursuant to subsections (2) and (3) of Section 19-29-9, it shall forward to the Secretary of State a certified copy of each resolution adopted pursuant thereto and, upon receipt thereof, the Secretary of State shall issue an amended certificate of incorporation in accordance therewith.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 19 - Counties and County Officers
Chapter 29 - Local and Regional Railroad Authorities
§ 19-29-3. Legislative findings and declaration of purpose
§ 19-29-13. Proof of authorization or existence of county or regional railroad authority
§ 19-29-15. Commissioners; expenses; quorum; officers
§ 19-29-17. General powers of railroad authority
§ 19-29-19. Acquisition of property by eminent domain
§ 19-29-21. Disposal of railroad property or facilities
§ 19-29-23. Contracts or leases in connection with operation of railroad properties and facilities
§ 19-29-25. Rules and regulations
§ 19-29-27. Designation of agent for receipt and disbursement of funds
§ 19-29-29. Issuance of bonds by authority; security; limitation of liability thereon; tax exemption
§ 19-29-31. Resolution authorizing issuance of bonds; terms and covenants
§ 19-29-33. Form and details of bonds
§ 19-29-35. Trust agreement securing bonds
§ 19-29-37. Bonds to be legal investments and negotiable instruments
§ 19-29-39. Property and income of authority exempt from taxation
§ 19-29-41. Real property of authority exempt from levy and execution
§ 19-29-43. Aid and cooperation of political subdivisions
§ 19-29-45. Annual report and recommendations of railroad authorities
§ 19-29-47. Provisions inapplicable to certain counties with port commissions