The Mississippi Ethics Commission interprets and enforces the Ethics in Government Law (Sections 25-4-1 through 25-4-119, Miss. Code of 1972.), the Open Meetings Act (Sections 25-41-1 through 25-41-17, Miss. Code of 1972.) and the Public Records Act (Sections 25-61-1 through 25-61-17, Miss. Code of 1972.). The Mississippi Ethics Commissions office is located at 660 North Street, Suite 100-C, Jackson, MS 39202. The Mississippi Ethics Commission's mailing address is P. O. Box 22746, Jackson, MS 39225-2746. The telephone number is 601-359-1285, and the telecopier number is 601-359-1292. The email address and web address are info@ethics.state.ms.us [File Link Not Available] andwww.ethics.state.ms.us.
Any person wishing to request access to public records of the Mississippi Ethics Commission or seeking assistance in making such a request should contact the public records officer of the Mississippi Ethics Commission by addressing the request to the "Public Records Officer, Executive Director or Assistant Director."
The subject line or cover sheet of a written request should include the phrase "Request for Public Records." Information is also available at the Ethics Commissions web site listed above.
The public records officer will oversee compliance with the act but another Ethics Commission staff member may process the request. Therefore, these rules will refer to the public records officer "or designee." The public records officer or designee and the Ethics Commission will provide the "fullest assistance" to requestors; ensure that public records are protected from damage or disorganization; and prevent fulfilling public records requests from causing excessive interference with essential functions of the Ethics Commission.
21 Miss. Code. R. 201-2.2