§ 17-11-1. Short title
This chapter may be referred to as the “Gulf Regional District Law.”
§ 17-11-11. Association by county or city with the district
In the event any county or city within the region desires to become a member of the district, such county or city shall so indicate by proper resolution of its governing body declaring this intention. Such resolution shall contain notice that an election will be held to permit the qualified electors of such county or […]
§ 17-11-13. Withdrawal by county or city from the district
In the event any county or city within the region desires to withdraw from the district, having previously voted to become associated with such district as provided in Section 17-11-11, and at least six months has elapsed since the date the election was held for becoming associated with the district as provided in said section, […]
§ 17-11-15. Interim organization of district
Prior to July 20, 1971, the Governor shall appoint the members of the governing body of the district required to be appointed by him under this chapter. Until at least three counties and/or cities within the region have elected to become associated as members of the district as provided in this chapter, the members of […]
§ 17-11-17. Official organization of district
When at least three cities and/or counties within the region have elected to become associated as members of the district in the manner provided in this chapter, and the attorney general has reviewed the official proceedings of the governing bodies of such counties and/or cities and has certified to the Governor that such counties and/or […]
§ 17-11-19. Budget; administrative support of district
Upon the Governor issuing such proclamation as is provided for in Section 17-11-17, the governing body of the district, as constituted in this chapter, shall meet and adopt an annual budget for the operation, maintenance and support of the district. The funds for the administrative support of the district shall be apportioned equally on an […]
§ 17-11-21. General powers of district
The district shall be authorized and empowered as follows: To adopt rules or procedures for the regulation of its affairs, to set forth policies and procedures for the conduct of its business, including the number of members sufficient to constitute a quorum, and to appoint, from among its members, a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary to […]
§ 17-11-23. Duties and responsibilities of district
The district shall have the responsibility and is granted wide latitude and broad authority to: Coordinate all activities, in planning for the redevelopment of the region; Provide a mechanism for the solution of areawide problems; Develop more effective lines of communication by and between local, regional, state and federal governments and agencies; Detail the program […]
§ 17-11-25. Implementation of regional projects
The district is authorized and empowered to consider, plan, propose, and at the request of and with the consent of the public agency involved in such project, to provide for the implementation of any approved regional project. The district may determine and establish priorities for the consideration of regional projects, and shall give primary attention […]
§ 17-11-27. Feasibility studies
Any public agency may request the district to approve a regional plan for any project and for such purpose is hereby authorized to appoint competent consultants, engineers and/or other technical personnel, to be approved by the district, to prepare an analysis and feasibility study of such proposed project, which analysis shall include the plan of […]
§ 17-11-29. Approval of projects
On the receipt of an application from any public agency for the authorization of a regional project the district may cause an independent evaluation to be made of the plan submitted and if the district shall find and determine that the project is feasible and is in the public interest, then the district in its […]
§ 17-11-3. Definitions
When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them hereby, except where the context clearly describes and indicates a different meaning: Person: Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, corporation estate, trust, or any other group or combination acting as a unit, and the plural as well […]
§ 17-11-31. Planning functions
In its planning functions, the district may, in its discretion, use the gulf regional planning commission as the planning instrumentality of the district. Each county and city within the district, including those counties or cities not associated as members of the district, shall make available to the district their current zoning ordinances, building codes, housing […]
§ 17-11-33. Acquisition of property
To carry out the powers and authority conferred by this chapter, the district is authorized either directly, or through the public agency involved in an approved project, to acquire land, and interests in land, property, and interest in property, including but not limited to rights, easements, licenses, franchises, and privileges therein necessary or required to […]
§ 17-11-35. Expenditure of public funds, issuance of bonds, and mortgaging of property authorized
The district, and each county and city within the region associated as a member of the district, are hereby granted the power and authority to expend public funds of the district or such county or city for the purposes authorized by this chapter, and are authorized to issue revenue bonds, notes, or other revenue obligations […]
§ 17-11-37. Resolution declaring intention to issue bonds; election
The governing body of the district, county or city shall adopt a resolution declaring its intention to issue bonds for the purposes authorized by this chapter, stating the amount of the bonds proposed to be issued, whether such bonds are revenue bonds or general obligation bonds, and the date upon which further action will be […]
§ 17-11-39. Details of revenue bonds
Revenue bonds shall bear date or dates, be in such denomination or denominations, bear interest at such rate or rates, be payable at such place or places within or without the State of Mississippi, mature at such time or times and upon such terms, with or without premium, bear such registration privileges and be substantially […]
§ 17-11-41. Details of general obligation bonds
General obligation bonds issued by any associated member county or city under this chapter shall bear date or dates, be in such denomination or denominations, bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding the rate authorized to be paid on general obligation bonds of the state, be payable at such place or places within […]
§ 17-11-43. Execution of bonds
All bonds issued under this chapter shall be signed by the presiding officer of the governing body or bodies issuing the same, and the official seal or seals of such governing body or bodies shall be affixed thereto, attested by the clerk or secretary of such governing body or bodies. The interest coupons to be […]
§ 17-11-45. Sale of bonds
The governing body or bodies issuing bonds under this chapter shall sell such bonds in such manner and for such price as it or they may determine to be for the best interest of said governing body or bodies. No such sale shall be made at a price less than par plus accrued interest to […]