A commissioner of an authority shall receive no compensation for his services, but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of his duties. Each commissioner shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. The certificates of the appointment and reappointment of commissioners shall be filed with the authority.
The powers of each authority shall be vested in the commissioners thereof. A majority of the commissioners of an authority shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business of the authority and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the authority upon a vote of not less than a majority of the commissioners present.
There shall be elected a chairman and vice chairman from among the commissioners.
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