Nothing in this chapter shall be construed in any way to affect, alter or modify the existence of municipalities now operating under Chapter 108 of the Laws of 1908. Such municipalities shall continue to enjoy the form of government now enjoyed by them, and each shall be possessed of all rights, powers, privileges and immunities granted and conferred by Chapter 108 of the Laws of 1908. The mayor and commissioners of all municipalities now operating under Chapter 108 of the Laws of 1908 shall hold their offices for a term of four (4) years, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The officers shall qualify and enter upon the discharge of their duties on the first day of July after such general election that is not on a weekend, and shall hold their office for four (4) years, and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 5 - Commission Form of Government
§ 21-5-1. Adoption of commission form of government
§ 21-5-3. Operation of government under commission form
§ 21-5-5. Election of mayor and councilmen; qualifications
§ 21-5-7. Powers and duties of mayor
§ 21-5-9. Powers and duties of council; surety bond of officers and employees
§ 21-5-11. Organization of municipal departments
§ 21-5-13. Meetings of council; quorum; voting
§ 21-5-17. Office hours of mayor and councilmen
§ 21-5-19. Existing laws, rights and liabilities of city unaffected by reorganization