Mississippi Code
Chapter 59 - Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women
§ 43-59-1. Declaration of public policy; purpose

It is declared to be the public policy of this state to encourage, promote and foster the success and well-being of its citizens and to offer unobstructed access to such opportunities as exist in order that all Mississippians may realize the quality of life for their families to which they aspire. It is a higher public purpose of state government to ensure that no individual is denied the opportunity to succeed and make positive contributions to Mississippi's quality of life because of gender. It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to create a Commission on the Status of Women.

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Mississippi Code

Title 43 - Public Welfare

Chapter 59 - Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women

§ 43-59-1. Declaration of public policy; purpose

§ 43-59-5. Commission powers and duties

§ 43-59-9. Interagency council; composition; function; meetings

§ 43-59-11. Operating fund

§ 43-59-13. Commission purpose is advisory; no cause of action created