Miss. Code § 21-7-3
All of the provisions of law applicable to municipalities operating under "code charter" as aforesaid, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, shall apply fully to the form of government to be established hereunder. However, such cities coming under the council form shall not be included in those classes of cities set forth in Section 21-29-151, unless and until the council shall have adopted a resolution setting forth their intention to come under Sections 21-29-101 through 21-29-151. All provisions of law vesting rights, privileges and powers in and charging with duties the mayor and/or board of aldermen are hereby specifically vested in the council of municipalities which shall operate under the provisions of this chapter.
Miss. Code § 21-7-3