2016 Mississippi Code
Title 51 - Waters, Water Resources, Water Districts, Drainage, and Flood Control
Chapter 5 - Subsurface Waters; Well Drillers
§ 51-5-15. Advisory committee

(1) The board of water commissioners is hereby authorized to appoint an advisory committee to advise it, to make recommendations for the regulation and control of water well drillers as defined in this chapter, and to assist in examining applicants. This advisory committee shall consist of the following:

(a) The water engineer of the board of water commissioners.

(b) The state geologist.

(c) A registered professional engineer competent in water well design and construction.

(d) Five (5) water well contractors, licensed under the provisions of this chapter who shall be appointed from nominations submitted by the Mississippi Water Well Contractor's Association.

(2) The terms of appointment shall be as follows: The water engineer and state geologist shall be ex officio members. The registered professional engineer shall be appointed from the state-at-large for a term of five (5) years. The water well contractor members shall be appointed according to the congressional district in which they reside as follows: One (1) shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, from the first congressional district; one (1) for a term of two (2) years, from the second congressional district; one (1) for a term of three (3) years, from the third congressional district; one (1) for a term of four (4) years, from the fourth congressional district; and one (1) for a term of five (5) years, from the fifth congressional district; thereafter, all such terms shall be for a period of five (5) years.

In the event of a vacancy on the advisory committee, a successor shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term. Those members whose terms expire shall continue to serve until their successor is appointed and qualifies.

(3) The advisory committee shall elect a chairman and vice chairman at its first meeting, and election of officers shall take place annually thereafter.

(4) The advisory committee shall meet at least quarterly at a time and place determined by the committee.

(5) The advisory committee members may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official activities. Such reimbursement shall be according to those policies adopted by the state auditor in such matters, and shall be approved by the board of water commissioners from fees paid under the provisions of this chapter.