An updated Agenda is now available for the 2018 Fall Educational Workshop scheduled for October 9-11, 2018 in Tupelo.
Click HERE to see the latest agenda, including general assembly topics and scheduled speakers.
Pre-registration closes on October 1, but you can register onsite.
Please click on the link below for a message from Derrick Surrette regarding MAS President Brandon Grissom.
The Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2018
Outline Breakdown of House Bill 1 from the 2018 Special Legislative Session
House Bill 1 From the 2018 Special Legislative Session:
Registration is now open for the 2018 Mississippi Transportation Institute Conference – “Defining Mississippi’s Transportation Network and Opportunities” – October 29-30, 2018 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, Mississippi. Please see the attached tentative agenda which provides opportunities for you to attend informational sessions on transportation needs and trends, networking, and allows professionals to obtain ethics credits.
A Very Special Session
By Derrick Surrette, Executive Director
Hard work, persistence and a united voice wins the day! I am writing this article on August 29, 2018, the day Governor Phil Bryant signed the Mississippi Infrastructure Modernization Act (MIMA) into law at the state Capitol, as the special session came to a close. This day will go down as a special day for the future of county government in our state.
Special Legislative Session Update
State Legislature Passes Historic Innovative Infrastructure Package for Local Government
By Steve Gray, MAS Director of Governmental Affairs
The White House County Day for Mississippi is Tuesday, September 18. To help prepare, NACo is offering a briefing the night before on Monday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. Attached is the invitation for the briefing . Please note that Mississippi County day is also in conjunction with Texas.
SAVE THE DATE
WEBINAR: FINANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS
Wednesday, August 23, 2018 | 11 am – 12 pm CST
Mississippi Development Authority | Energy & Natural Resources Division
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs invites you to the
Mississippi Local Leaders White House Conference
It is with much sadness I share the news of the passing of former Supervisor Willie F. Brown of Humphreys County District 3. Mr. Brown expired on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Mr. Brown served as Supervisor from January 4, 1988 to December 31, 2015 (27 years). He also served on the MAS Nominating Committee for many years.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 27, 2018 at 11AM.
Homegoing Celebration will be at:
New Life Saint Paul Church of God In Christ
15275 US Hwy 49
BELZONI, MS 39038
Remains are entrusted to: