Mississippi Code Title 79. Corporations, Associations and Partnerships § 79-11-235

(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the number of directors shall be specified in or fixed in accordance with the articles or bylaws.

(b) If the corporation: (i) is a charitable organization as defined in Section 79-11-501; (ii) which solicits contributions or intends to solicit contributions in the state by any means whatsoever; and (iii) is incorporated on or after January 1, 2012, the board must consist of not less than three (3) directors, with the number of directors specified in or fixed in accordance with the articles or bylaws.