The depository of the municipality, or the clerk as ex-officio treasurer where there is no depository, shall receive, safely keep, and pay out all moneys belonging to the municipality according to law. The depository or clerk shall keep correct and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements, and shall make a written report to the governing authorities, at each regular meeting, of the finances of the municipality. The depository or clerk shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance. The funds of the municipality shall be paid out only by virtue of an order or ordinance duly spread on the minutes of such municipality.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 39 - Contracts and Claims
§ 21-39-3. Letting of contracts for publication of proceedings, ordinances, etc.
§ 21-39-5. Records and payment of claims in all municipalities
§ 21-39-7. Docket of claims in municipalities having a population of more than two thousand
§ 21-39-9. Disposition of claims
§ 21-39-15. Penalty for unauthorized claim or appropriation
§ 21-39-17. Penalty for wrongfully issuing, signing or attesting warrant
§ 21-39-19. Duties of depository or treasurer
§ 21-39-21. Disposition of lost, stolen, abandoned or misplaced personal property