The attorney general, or a designated assistant attorney general, appointed by him, the state auditor and the director of the state department of audit shall assist the committee in whatever manner the committee deems that such officers can be helpful. Furthermore, the committee is authorized to employ one full time secretary, other stenographic help, technical experts, auditors, investigators and other employees which may be necessary to enable it to carry out the provisions therein. The committee is authorized at its discretion to fix reasonable compensation for its employees including necessary travel expenses; and it shall maintain and provide a full, complete and itemized record of all such expenditures.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 5 - Legislative Department
Chapter 3 - Legislative Committees
Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review
§ 5-3-51. Creation of committee; general purpose
§ 5-3-55. Membership and organization of committee
§ 5-3-59. Subpoena and examination of witnesses
§ 5-3-61. Issuance of performance evaluation and expenditure review reports
§ 5-3-63. Recording testimony under oath
§ 5-3-65. Legal assistance; other employees
§ 5-3-67. Compensation and expenses
§ 5-3-72. Committee to biennially evaluate procurement process used by state agencies; report