Salaries for appointment to non-state service positions shall be certified in accordance with the provisions governing appointments. See Mississippi Code Annotated § 25-9-119(2)(c)(i) and (ii).
Salary certification for administrative officers, deputies, bureau chiefs, and directors who report directly to the department, agency, institution, or commission, unless otherwise set by statute shall be determined by the appointing authority and MSPB not to exceed the end of the salary range assigned.
27 Miss. Code. R. 110-2.2.2