Mississippi Code Title 45. Public Safety and Good Order § 45-1-27

(a) To plan and give general direction to activities or programs for which he is responsible, through the issuance of directives and orders.

(b) To review proposed changes in policies affecting the operation of the division under his direction.

(c) To maintain liaison with other agencies, divisions or departments of state and federal government.

(d) To approve and maintain uniform procedures and standards of operation for the laboratory.

(e) To supervise and approve procedures and processing of physical evidence.

(f) To present testimony in court in analysis of physical evidence.

(g) To supervise the state medical examiner.

(h) To attend scientific conferences and hold classes for law enforcement officers.

(i) To present budget requests to the legislative budget office and to legislative committees.