12 Miss. Code. R. 1-1.3
DFA is headed by an executive director who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment is made by the advice and consent of the Senate. The executive director may assign to deputy directors such powers and duties as deemed appropriate to carry out the department's lawful functions. [§ 27-104-101]
DFA has deputy executive directors to assist in carrying out the functions of the department. The duties assigned to the deputies are divided by the financial and administrative functions of the department; however, there is some overlap with each having common functional responsibilities.
There are several offices within DFA. Each office is managed by a director who serves at the pleasure of the executive director.
12 Miss. Code. R. 1-1.3