Mississippi Code Title 55. Parks and Recreation § 55-3-73

The commission may enter into contracts and agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof, keep financial records and other records relating thereto, and furnish to appropriate officials and agencies of the United States such reports and information as may be reasonable and necessary to enable such appropriate officials of the United States government and agencies thereof to perform their duties under such federal programs. In connection with obtaining for the State of Mississippi the benefits of any such program, the department shall coordinate its activities with and represent the interest of all agencies and departments of the state and of the municipal, county and other governmental units and subdivisions of the State of Mississippi having interest in the planning, development and maintenance of outdoor recreation resources and facilities within the state.