AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-1-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPOINT A NONRESIDENT OF THE COUNTY TO SERVE AS THE COUNTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN EACH COUNTY WHERE A LOCAL OFFICE IS LOCATED TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO MAXIMIZE THE AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS; TO PROVIDE THAT FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE COUNTY-FURNISHED BUILDING SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY CONSULTATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND EACH COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PAY THE FEDERAL SHARE FOR THE RENT TO THE COUNTY; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THE LOCAL OFFICE REQUIRED TO KEEP IT IN AN ADEQUATE AND HABITABLE CONDITION FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 43-1-9
As Passed by the House: 43-1-9
Approved by the Governor: 43-1-9