The Mississippi State Department of Health is governed by an 11-member Board appointed for staggered terms by the Governor.
The Board meets on the second Wednesday of January, April, July and October
The Board provides policy direction for the agency.
The Board appoints a State Health Officer to operate the agency.
The Board approves the State Health Plan.
The Board approves all Rules and Regulations of the Agency.
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