Mississippi Code
Chapter 37 - Statewide Scientific Information Management
§ 49-37-7. Statewide Scientific Information Management System Coordinating Council; creation; membership; powers and duties

Members of the coordinating council not appointed by the Governor shall serve a term concurrent with their term of office in their respective position. Nonappointed members may designate an alternate to serve in their stead and the alternate shall have the authority to act for the designating member.
Members of the council appointed by the Governor shall serve four-year terms.