In addition, the council shall be authorized to contract or enter into agreements with other agencies and/or private research centers that it may deem necessary to carry out its duties and functions.
The council shall prepare and submit a comprehensive annual report to the Legislature no later than January 15 of each year.
Any expenses incurred by the council agencies in providing support for the Mississippi Marketing of Agricultural Products and Industry program shall be included pro rata in the annual budget of the respective agency.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 69 - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animals
Chapter 1 - Agriculture and Commerce Department; Council on Agriculture
Mississippi Marketing of Agricultural Products and Industry Program Act of 1988
§ 69-1-107. Duties and responsibilities of the council
§ 69-1-109. Rules and regulations
§ 69-1-111. Authorization to accept contributions, gifts and grants; agricultural marketing fund