Mississippi Code Title 75. Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments § 75-75-107

Each member of the commission shall receive per diem in accordance with Section 25-3-69 and shall be paid traveling expenses while engaged in the performance of his official duties in accordance with Section 25-3-41, including traveling expenses for attending the National Boxing Association Convention. The commissioners may pay all such national affiliation dues as may be existing against the Athletic Commission, as in their discretion, may be necessary, out of the funds collected by the recorder of permits and licenses, and on order and approval of the commission. The chairman of the commission shall be ex officio the recorder of permits and licenses and for his service as such shall receive an annual salary equal to Thirty-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($32,500.00). The chairman shall not be deemed a state employee for purposes of qualifying for state-funded retirement, group insurance, or other fringe benefits.