# Miss. Code Ann. § 53-1-9: Miss. Code Ann. § 53-1-9

> Mississippi · Statutes · In force

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## Section

- **Citation:** Miss. Code Ann. § 53-1-9
- **Heading:** Miss. Code Ann. § 53-1-9
- **Jurisdiction:** Mississippi
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MS Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-9

## Text

The supervisor shall have the authority, and it shall be his duty, to employ geologists, petroleum engineers, field inspectors and any other personnel necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities fixed upon him. No person shall be permanently employed by the board who is not a resident and qualified elector of the State of Mississippi.

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