Mississippi Code Title 51. Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control § 51-31-109

The chancellor or any master appointed by the chancellor shall be entitled to receive and shall tax against the drainage district, as a part of the costs, all expenses incurred by the chancellor or master on account of hearing, considering, and determining any and all matters connected with the organization of such drainage district. In addition to receiving his traveling and other expenses, the master shall receive such additional compensation as shall be allowed him by the chancellor.