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This bill appropriates $369,241.00 from special funds to the State Board of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Advisory Committee to cover its expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Of this amount, $186,280.00 is specifically allocated for "Personal Services," which includes employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits, and is limited to an authorized headcount of two permanent employees. The bill also emphasizes that these Personal Services funds cannot be transferred to other categories and must comply with the Variable Compensation Plan established by the Mississippi State Personnel Board, ensuring no employee's salary falls below the minimum set by the board. Furthermore, the bill outlines specific guidelines for managing "Vacancy Funding," which is intended to increase the number of filled positions rather than being used for promotions or salary increases for current employees, and requires the agency to maintain detailed accounting and personnel records comparable to the previous fiscal year. It also includes provisions for giving preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions and mandates that the agency must not incur obligations exceeding its appropriation, with responsible officers held accountable for violations. Finally, the bill addresses potential costs for system upgrades related to the Cloud Center of Excellence Act and specifies that the funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper authorization, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.

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