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The powers granted to municipalities by law shall be exercised by the governing authorities of such municipalities, in the manner provided by law.
Structure Mississippi Code
Mississippi Code
Title 21 - Municipalities
Chapter 17 - General Powers
§ 21-17-1. General grant of powers
§ 21-17-3. Exercise of powers
§ 21-17-7. Appropriation of funds
§ 21-17-9. Amendment of municipal charter at behest of governing authority
§ 21-17-11. Amendment of municipal charter at behest of electorate
§ 21-17-13. Applicability of particular sections
§ 21-17-15. Establishment of fiscal or financial department in certain municipalities; authority of director
§ 21-17-17. Authority to set regular meeting dates