In municipalities in which there is more than one newspaper qualified to publish legal notices, the governing authorities of such municipality shall enter into a contract for the publication of its proceedings, ordinances, resolutions, and other notices required to be published only after inviting competitive bids from such newspapers. Such contracts shall be let to the lowest bidder among them for a period of not more than twelve months from the date of such contract. It shall not be necessary, however, that the governing authorities of such municipality advertise its intention to accept such competitive bids but it shall be sufficient if notice thereof in writing be given to all of such newspapers by mail or delivery at least five days prior to the date on which said bids will be received, which said notice shall specify the date on which such bids will be received.
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