Mississippi State Treasurer

The position of state treasurer was enumerated as part of the executive branch in Mississippi's first constitution in 1817. The office was filled by the choice of the Mississippi Legislature. The first treasurer, Samuel Brooks, was elected on December 19, 1817. The 1832 constitution stipulated that the treasurer was to be popularly elected to serve a two-year term. The 1869 constitution expanded the officer's term to four years. == Powers, responsibilities, and structure ==

Under Article 5, Section 134, of the Mississippi Constitution, the state treasurer is elected every four years. Candidates for the office must meet the same constitutional qualifications as candidates for the position of secretary of state; they must be at least 25 years old and have lived in the state for at least five years. The office holder is not subject to term limits. The constitution requires the treasurer to review and approve all contracts for the provision of "stationery, printing, paper, and fuel" for state agencies and the legislature. They also oversee public bond issues. The treasurer's salary is $90,000 per year, but is set to increase to $120,000 annually in 2024. == List of treasurers ==

Territorial Treasurers General State Treasurers == References ==

• • History, Mississippi Dept of Archives and (1924). The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi. Department of Archives and History. • • •