The Department of Youth Services shall have the authority to accept any allotments of federal funds and commodities and shall manage and dispose of them in whatever manner may be required by federal law, and may take advantage of any federal programs, grants-in-aid, or other public or private assistance which may be offered or available which will accomplish or further the objectives of the department. Except as otherwise authorized in Section 7-5-39, the Attorney General shall be the legal representative of the department.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 27 - Department of Youth Services
§ 43-27-2. Department of Human Services to be Department of Youth Services
§ 43-27-8. Duties and responsibilities of Department of Human Services
§ 43-27-11. Control and management by Department of Human Services; funds
§ 43-27-17. Cooperation of other departments
§ 43-27-18. Positions in Department of Youth Services to be included in state classification system
§ 43-27-19. Records and reports
§ 43-27-20. Division of Community Services; Director
§ 43-27-23. Board and lodging for superintendents
§ 43-27-27. Transfers of children
§ 43-27-29. Academic and vocational training