Of the members initially appointed to the Mississippi Arts Commission, three shall be appointed for terms of one year, three for terms of two years, three for terms of three years, three for terms of four years and three for terms of five years. Thereafter, terms shall be for five years. The members heretofore appointed to the commission under Executive Order No. 12 are to remain contingent members of the Mississippi Arts Commission until their successors are appointed under this chapter. No member of the commission who serves a full five-year term shall be eligible for reappointment during a one-year period following the expiration of his term. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. The members of the commission shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission. The commission will annually elect its chairman and other officers.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 39 - Libraries, Arts, Archives and History
Chapter 11 - Mississippi Arts Commission
§ 39-11-1. Creation; composition; qualifications and appointment of members
§ 39-11-3. Terms of office and compensation of members; officers
§ 39-11-5. Executive director; staff; advisory panels