Other counties may become members of the district after the establishment of the district according to Sections 55-19-3 through 55-19-7 and 55-19-11 in the same manner but without regard to the time limits provided for the original and necessary four (4) counties to become member counties.
Provided, however, for membership in the district by other than the four (4) permanent counties, the millage requirements shall be no less than the following:
Counties with total assessed valuation above $60,000,000. . . . .1/2 mill
Counties with total assessed valuation of at least $30,000,000 and no more than $60,000,000. . . . .1 mill
Counties with total assessed valuation below $30,000,000. . . . .2 mills
Whenever such county becomes a member, the clerk of the board of supervisors of that county shall so advise the Secretary of State and forward the name and address of the director for said county. A commission will be issued to such director by the Secretary of State. The director shall then proceed to take and subscribe to his oath of office and thereby become a member of the board of directors with the same rights, responsibilities and privileges enjoyed by any other director.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 55 - Parks and Recreation
Chapter 19 - Bienville Recreational District
§ 55-19-1. Creation of district authorized; member counties
§ 55-19-3. Resolution of intention as to county participation in district
§ 55-19-9. Effect of failure to levy tax
§ 55-19-11. Declaration of creation of district
§ 55-19-13. Addition of counties to district; amount of tax levy
§ 55-19-14. Reduction of tax levy
§ 55-19-15. General powers and authority of district
§ 55-19-17. Borrowing of money and issuance of bonds generally
§ 55-19-23. Trust agreement as security for bonds
§ 55-19-25. Investment in bonds; bonds as security for deposits
§ 55-19-29. Receipt and disbursement of gifts, grants and bequests
§ 55-19-31. Assessment and collection of taxes; annual budget
§ 55-19-33. Bond of district directors and employees
§ 55-19-35. Relocation of federal roads, highways, parkways or facilities
§ 55-19-37. Joint activities with other governmental organizations
§ 55-19-39. Construction contracts
§ 55-19-41. Effect of restrictions in other laws
§ 55-19-43. Exemption from taxation of projects or bonds
§ 55-19-45. Grants or advancements of funds by counties