51-11-43 - Cooperation with other governmental agencies. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 51-11-43. Cooperation with other governmental agencies.
 

The district shall have authority to act jointly with counties, municipalities, districts, political subdivisions, public agencies, commissions and instrumentalities of this state or any other state, and with the federal government and agencies thereof in the performance of the purposes and services authorized in this chapter, and upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the parties to any such agreement. The board of directors of the district shall have authority to negotiate and contract with the Secretary of the Army, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or any other federal agency under the provisions of any applicable law or regulation of the United States Government. The several counties, municipalities, districts, political subdivisions, public agencies, commissions and instrumentalities of this state are authorized and empowered to enter into contracts and joint funding agreements with the district in the performance of the purposes and services authorized in this chapter and for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of projects approved by the district, including but not limited to flood control projects, parks and recreational projects of the district. 
 

Sources: Codes, 1942, § 5956-264; Laws,  1964, ch. 255, § 14; Laws, 1968, ch. 264, § 8; Laws, 1984, ch. 426, § 7, eff from and after July 1, 1984.