Mississippi Code
Mississippi Marketing of Agricultural Products and Industry Program Act of 1988
§ 69-1-105. Membership of council; cooperative agreement between agencies represented on council; authority to enter into agreements and contracts; annual report; agricultural marketing director; expenses of council

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.