Mississippi Code Title 51. Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control § 51-15-115

Such election shall be held, as far as is practicable, in the same manner as other elections are held in counties or municipalities. At such election, all qualified electors of such counties or municipalities may vote and the ballots used at such election shall have printed thereon the words “FOR BEING INCLUDED IN THE PAT HARRISON WATERWAY DISTRICT” and “AGAINST BEING INCLUDED IN THE PAT HARRISON WATERWAY DISTRICT,” and the voter shall vote by placing a cross (x) or check (✓) mark opposite his choice on the proposition. In any particular county or municipality, should a majority of the qualified electors voting in such election in said county or municipality vote in favor of the creation of the Pat Harrison Waterway District, or in favor of the inclusion of the county or municipality in the district, then that county or municipality shall become a part of the waterway district. The Chancery Court of Forrest County or the chancellor thereof in vacation shall thereupon enter a final order, including such county or municipality in the district. In any particular county or municipality, should a majority of the qualified electors voting in such election in such county or municipality vote against being included in the Pat Harrison Waterway District, then that county or municipality shall not become a part of the waterway district and the said decree shall be modified accordingly.

On or after July 1, 2023, the procedures of this section shall apply to a petition filed under Section 51-15-107 to modify the decree organizing the district to include a municipality as a member of the district.