Mississippi Code Title 55. Parks and Recreation § 55-9-85

The county park commission shall have authority to employ a park superintendent or manager who shall have actual charge of such parks and the enforcement and execution of all rules, regulations, and the direction of all programs and festivities, and the operation of all devices for recreation installed therein.

The commissioners are authorized to elect such other officers and appoint such employees as may be necessary to maintain the said parks, and shall have entire control and management of said parks, playgrounds and swimming pools together with all property connected or in anywise appertaining to the same. Further, they shall have the right to fix the salaries of all employees and to direct them in the discharge of their duties; they shall have the right to discharge employees when found inefficient or for other good cause.

The county park commission shall have the power to make and collect fees for use of the park and for the use of any other amusement device that may be installed as well as the leasing of concessions or privileges for the sale of soft drinks, confections, popcorn, peanuts or other such articles; or such commission may operate such business.