37-147-9 - Executive director of Authority. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 37-147-9. Executive director of Authority.
 

The authority shall select an executive director who shall be the administrative officer of the authority and shall perform such duties as are required of him by law and such other duties as may be assigned by the authority. The executive director shall possess a terminal degree from an accredited university and must have a demonstrated record of experience in the field of university research programs, organizational management and research grant management. He shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the authority. 
 

The executive director, with the approval of the authority, shall employ such technical, professional and clerical help as may be authorized by the authority; and the authority, upon recommendation of the executive director, shall define the duties and fix the compensation of such employees. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1992, ch. 530, § 5, eff from and after July 1, 1992.