MCCB Employee Handbook 2019

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MCCB ESTABLISHMENT AND AUTHORITY

The Board was established July 1, 1986 through Mississippi Code 37-4-3. MCCB is authorized to receive and distribute Legislative appropriated funds for the use of the public community and junior colleges. Federal funds and other sources are also transmitted through this agency for use by the community and junior colleges.

The Governor appoints a 10-member board from Mississippi’s five congressional districts.