The executive power of the municipality shall be exercised by the mayor, and the mayor shall have the superintending control of all the officers and affairs of the municipality, and shall take care that the laws and ordinances are executed.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 8 - Mayor-Council Form of Government
§ 21-8-1. Adoption of mayor-council form authorized
§ 21-8-3. Initiation of proceedings for adoption
§ 21-8-9. Council to exercise legislative power
§ 21-8-15. Mayor to exercise executive power
§ 21-8-19. Acting mayor; filling of vacancy in office of mayor
§ 21-8-25. Chief administrative officer
§ 21-8-27. Control of mayor and his subordinates by council
§ 21-8-33. Existing laws unaffected by reorganization; application of civil service laws
§ 21-8-41. Applicability of general municipal law
§ 21-8-43. Inconsistent statutes repealed