Rule 24-1-8.3.3 - AUTHORITYA. The Director of each program shall have the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the program in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. B. The Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health, or their designee, shall be granted the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the Central Office and/or Department of Mental Health in the same manner as granted to program Directors. C. This authority shall include contracting directly with Medicare/Medicaid for the purpose of billing and receiving funds. D. This authority shall continue until specifically revoked by the Board of Mental Health. 24 Miss. Code. R. 1-8.3.3
Miss Code Ann. § 41-4-1 et seq. and § 41-4-7.