§ 41-101-1. Creation; acceptance and expenditure of grants and donations; powers, functions, and duties; composition; meetings; compensation; report and plan for implementation of services and programs; inter-departmental cooperation

There is created the Mississippi Council on Obesity Prevention and Management, hereinafter referred to as the “council,” within the State Department of Health to be in existence for the period from July 1, 2001, until July 1, 2006, or until the council is established as a nonprofit corporation, whichever is the earlier date. The council […]

§ 41-101-3. Council may be established as nonprofit corporation; Department of Health may execute contracts with council for development and implementation of obesity prevention and management programs; Statewide Obesity Prevention and Management Fund established

The chairman of the Mississippi Council on Obesity Prevention and Management established under Section 41-101-1, with participation from the members of the council, may develop and implement a plan to establish the council as a nonprofit corporation under Mississippi law. For a period of one (1) year after the council is established as a nonprofit […]