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Mississippi Code Title 7. Executive Department § 7-17-35

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1)(a) Each officer, department or agency subject to the provisions of “the Mississippi Executive Reorganization Act of 1989 [Laws 1989, Chapter 544]” shall assist with the fullest degree of reasonable cooperation with any other officer, department or agency in carrying out the intent and purpose of “the Mississippi Executive Reorganization Act of 1989 [Laws 1989, Chapter 544]”.

(b) Each officer, department or agency subject to the provisions of “the Mississippi Executive Reorganization Act of 1989 [Laws 1989, Chapter 544]” is hereby authorized and empowered to promulgate all necessary rules and regulations not in conflict with “the Mississippi Executive Reorganization Act of 1989 [Laws 1989, Chapter 544]” necessary to accomplish an orderly transition pursuant to “the Mississippi Executive Reorganization Act of 1989 [Laws 1989, Chapter 544]”.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that the number of persons employed by the various departments and agencies as a result of the consolidation required by “the Mississippi Executive Reorganization Act of 1989 [Laws 1989, Chapter 544]” shall be reduced, but it is the intent of the Legislature that wherever possible, such reduction shall result from attrition of employees, assistance in relocating to other positions in state government for which they are qualified, and by assistance in locating employment in the private sector.

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