MS Legislature is set to reconvene Today, May 1 at 1 pm to discuss the $1.25 billion Corona Virus Relief Fund. It is important that you contact house and senate members and ask that counties be included in the reimbursement process for COVID-19 related expenses.Click HERE to view House Roster. Click HERE to view Senate Roster.
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, MAS hosted a third conference call for Governor Tate Reeves to address county supervisors. After providing brief comments, Governor Reeves answered questions submitted by supervisors. One question dealt with funds to be provided to Mississippi under the CARES Act.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Counties should track all expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please click HERE to view executive order 1477 issued Today, April 24,2020 by Governor Reeves.
Please click HERE to view a letter from Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Lt. Governor Hosemann asked that this letter be sent to all Supervisors so you may contact your small businesses regarding this issue. Call MAS staff if you have any questions.
Today, April 17, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves extended the shelter in place for an additional 7 days ending at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27,2020. Click HERE to view Executive Order 1473.
The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) continues to work around the clock with the National Association of County Officials (NACo) regarding the push for another recovery COVID-19 funding package. In an effort to ensure “DIRECT” and “FLEXIBLE” funding for county government please click the link below and utilize the form letter to reach out to Mississippi’s federal delegation, as this letter will be addressed directly from your county. NOTE: MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR “DIRECT” FUNDING UNDER THE CURRENT CORONA VIRUS RELIEF FUND.
The Mississippi Association of Supervisors is asking our membership to contact the Mississippi Congressional Delegation to request funding and flexibility for local governments due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact your congressional member(s) and ask for their support of federal funding to address the needs of local governments.
In light of the continuing COVID-19 crisis, the MAS staff has been in close contact with the Mississippi Coast Convention Center and the host hotels for the 91st Annual Convention (the “Convention”), which was scheduled for June 15-18, 2020. With key dates fast approaching and so much still undetermined regarding COVID-19, the MAS Board of Directors, Officers and Finance Committee (“MAS Board”) met on April 8 via teleconference to discuss options for the Convention.
Please review the information below. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures Fact Sheet is a good place to start in understanding what Public Assistance is available from FEMA. There are also instructions on how to create your account with FEMA. It is recommended to go ahead and make sure you have an account created before your need arises.
Please review the following list of businesses considered essential or non essential as detailed by MS Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) These guidelines will remain into effect through April 20,2020
Click HERE to visit MEMA's website to view list.