The Principles

The Principles. The Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport (referred to herein throughout as the “MSPA” or the “Port” or the “Mississippi State Port Authority”), is a State agency (a Governing Authority) and operates under co-authority of the Mississippi Development Authority and an appointed Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners appoints the Executive Director. The Executive Director, or a person designated by the Executive Director, shall serve as the Human Resources officer (“HRO”) for the purposes established within the Mississippi State Port Authority Personnel Guide. A. The State Personnel Board does not govern personnel matters at the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. B. The Port does, however, follow state guidelines and procedures governing administration and fiscal responsibilities. C. The Port’s employees do participate in state insurance programs, a retirement plan, vacation and sick leave schedules, a deferred compensation plan, and credit union privileges, among other benefits. D. The Board of Commissioners of the MSPA, through the Executive Director, has final authority on all Port Authority and personnel issues. E. Requests for records will be handled in accordance with the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, as amended.