§ 55-21-1. Short title
This chapter shall be called the “Mississippi Zoological Park and Garden District Act.”
§ 55-21-11. Powers and duties of director
Subject to the other provisions of this chapter, the director shall have the following powers and duties: Subject to the approval of the board, the director shall organize the district zoological park and garden and provide for such officers, agents and employees necessary for the operation thereof. These positions shall be filled solely on the […]
§ 55-21-13. Municipal contributions to districts
Any municipality within a zoological park and garden district may contribute to such district from any available source.
§ 55-21-3. Formation of districts
The board of supervisors of any county by itself or by joining with the board of supervisors of any county adjacent to such county may form a zoological park and garden district. The board of supervisors of any county or counties wishing to form such a district may do so by entering into a contract […]
§ 55-21-5. Establishment of district board; composition; appointment and terms of office of members of board
Such zoological park district established as provided for in Section 55-21-3 shall establish a district zoological park and garden board which shall supervise and control the zoological park. The district zoological park and garden board, hereinafter referred to as the board, shall consist of three (3) representatives from each participating county. Each member shall be […]
§ 55-21-7. Officers of board; appointment of director; meetings; compensation of members of board
The board shall annually elect a chairman from among its members and such other officers as it may deem necessary for the performance of its duties. It shall appoint a director to serve at its pleasure, and who shall be chosen solely on the basis of his training, experience and other qualifications in the field […]
§ 55-21-9. General powers and duties of board
The board shall possess the following powers, duties and responsibilities: The board shall acquire, construct, equip, operate and maintain the district zoological park and garden at a site to be selected by the board. Prior to selection of the site, the board shall prepare a comprehensive plan for site location and development. The zoological district […]