The "appropriate public authorities" as used in Article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall, with reference to this state, mean the state department of public welfare. Any county department of public welfare, likewise, when directed by the commissioner of the state department of public welfare shall be authorized to receive and act with reference to notices required by said Article III.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 18 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
§ 43-18-1. Execution of compact
§ 43-18-3. "Appropriate public authorities" defined; powers of county departments of public welfare
§ 43-18-5. "Appropriate authority in the receiving state" defined
§ 43-18-7. "Executive head" defined; appointment of compact administrator
§ 43-18-9. Financial responsibility for placed children