Rule 29-201-1.2 - Operation and Organization of the Mississippi Parole BoardA. The Board shall be composed of five (5) members who are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Governor appoints one of the members to serve as Chairman. All terms are served at the will and pleasure of the GovernorB. Each member shall meet the requirements established by statute and shall devote full time to the Board's duties. Members shall not engage in any other business or profession or hold any other public office.C. The Board's budget shall be funded through a separate line item within the general appropriation bill that supports and maintains the Department. Employees of the Department which are employed by or assigned to support the Board shall work under the guidance and supervision of the Board.D. The Board operates independently of the Department. However, the Department shall provide suitable and sufficient office space, resources, and support staff necessary to conducting Board business.E. General activities, duties and requirements of the Board are governed by Miss. Code Ann.§ 47-7-5.29 Miss. Code. R. 201-1.2
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 47-7-5(1)(2)(5), 47-7-13