2012 Mississippi Code
Title 21 - Municipalities
Chapter 39 - Contracts and Claims
§ 21-39-19. Duties of depository or treasurer
The depository of the municipality, or the clerk as ex-officio treasurer where there is no depository, shall receive, safely keep, and pay out all moneys belonging to the municipality according to law. The depository or clerk shall keep correct and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements, and shall make a written report to the governing authorities, at each regular meeting, of the finances of the municipality. The depository or clerk shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance. The funds of the municipality shall be paid out only by virtue of an order or ordinance duly spread on the minutes of such municipality.
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