MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2002 Regular Session

To: Education

By: Senator(s) Bryan

Senate Bill 2967

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-63-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  Section 37-63-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

     37-63-3.  The Authority for Educational Television shall consist of * * * nine (9) members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. * * *  All members shall serve for terms of four (4) years.  An appointment to fill a vacancy * * *, other than by expiration of a term of office, shall be made by the Governor for the balance of the unexpired term.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2002.