Mississippi Code
Chapter 29 - Local and Regional Railroad Authorities
§ 19-29-9. Regional railroad authority; increase or decrease of participating counties; public hearing; commissioners; appointment of executive committee; associate members from outside authority's jurisdiction

If the regional authority consists of an even number of commissioners, an additional commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor from within the geographic boundaries of the regional authority.

Structure Mississippi Code

Mississippi Code

Title 19 - Counties and County Officers

Chapter 29 - Local and Regional Railroad Authorities

§ 19-29-1. Short title

§ 19-29-3. Legislative findings and declaration of purpose

§ 19-29-5. Definitions

§ 19-29-9. Regional railroad authority; increase or decrease of participating counties; public hearing; commissioners; appointment of executive committee; associate members from outside authority's jurisdiction

§ 19-29-11. Submission of resolutions of regional authority to Secretary of State; certificate of incorporation

§ 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

§ 19-29-49. Powers to be supplemental

§ 19-29-51. Provisions to be controlling