Senate Bill 2573

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-6-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO EMPLOY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SUPPORT STAFF, AND TO SUBMIT A BUDGET; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. Section 45-6-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

45-6-9. * * *Administrative and fiscal support. The Board shall have the authority to establish a budget and provide the necessary administrative and fiscal support to carry out its training program. This includes, but is not limited to, employing an executive director and support staff. All administrative expenses shall be paid from the "Law Enforcement Officers Training Fund" as authorized and appropriated by the Legislature.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2003.