Authority

Authority The Mississippi Department of Human Services shall provide services authorized by law to every individual determined eligible and in carrying out the purposes of the department is authorized: A. To formulate policy of the department regarding human services within the jurisdiction of the department; B. To adopt, modify, repeal and promulgate, after due notice and hearing, and where not otherwise prohibited by federal or state law, to make exceptions to and grant exemptions and variances from, and to enforce rules and regulations implementing or effectuating the powers and duties of the department under any and all statutes within the department’s jurisdiction, all of which shall be binding upon the county departments of human services; C. To apply for, receive and expend any federal or state funds or contributions, gifts, devises, bequests or funds from any other source; D. Except as limited by Section § 43-1-3, to enter into and execute contracts, grants and cooperative agreements with any federal or state agency or subdivision thereof, or any public or private institution located inside or outside the State of Mississippi, or any person, corporation or association in connection with carrying out the programs of the department; and E. To discharge such other duties, responsibilities and powers as are necessary to implement the programs of the department.