§ 57-3-9. Additional powers conferred on municipalities
In addition to any other powers which it may now have, each municipality shall have the following powers: (a) to acquire, whether by construction, purchase, gift or lease, one or more projects, which shall be located within the State of Mississippi and may be located within or without the municipality, or partially within or partially […]
§ 57-3-11. Requirement of bond issue election
Before issuing any bonds hereunder the governing body, as hereinbefore defined, of any municipality, as hereinbefore defined, shall adopt a resolution declaring its intention so to do stating the amount of bonds proposed to be issued, the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued, and the date upon which the governing body proposes […]
§ 57-3-13. Notice of election
Where an election is to be called as provided in Section 57-3-11, notice of such election shall be signed by the clerk of the governing body of any municipality, and shall be published once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks, in at least one (1) newspaper published in such county. The first […]
§ 57-3-1. Statement of legislative policy
It is hereby declared that the state public welfare demands, and the state public policy requires: That a balanced economic development of this state is essential. That the present and prospective health, safety, morals, pursuit of happiness, right of gainful employment and the general welfare of the citizens demand as a public purpose, the development […]
§ 57-3-3. Legislative intent; requirement of certificate
It is the intent of the legislature by the passage of this chapter to authorize municipalities to acquire, own and lease projects for the purpose of promoting industry and trade by inducing manufacturing, and industrial enterprises to locate in this state, promoting the use of agricultural products and natural resources of this state, and promoting […]
§ 57-3-5. Definitions
Wherever used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following respective interpretations: “Municipality” means any county, supervisors district, incorporated city, town or village in the State of Mississippi; “Project” means land, buildings, improvements, fixtures, machinery, equipment […]
§ 57-3-7. Construction of chapter
Neither this chapter nor anything herein contained shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers which a municipality might otherwise have under laws of this state nor to limit or change the provisions of Sections 57-1-1 through 57-1-51, but shall be construed as cumulative; nor shall the bonds issued hereunder be affected […]