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MS HB827

MS HB827
Department of Marine Resources Chief Financial Officer; revise the qualifications for.


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
Passed
06/23/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 49-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is A Certified Public Accountant Qualifies For The Chief Financial Officer Position Of The Department Of Marine Resources; To Amend Sections 49-15-301, 49-15-303, 49-15-304, 49-15-305, 49-15-307, 45-15-15 And 49-15-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reconstitute The Mississippi Commission On Marine Resources As The Mississippi Advisory Commission On Marine Resources And To Prescribe Its Powers And Duties To Advise The Executive Director Of The Department And In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill revises the qualifications for the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Marine Resources, allowing a Certified Public Accountant to hold the position in addition to those with a master's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field. The bill also reconstitutes the Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources as the Mississippi Advisory Commission on Marine Resources, which will serve in an advisory capacity to the Department of Marine Resources rather than having independent regulatory authority. The advisory commission will advise the department on matters related to marine resources, including policies, contracts, and regulations. The bill makes other changes to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the department and the advisory commission.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 06/30/2020)

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