Ports and Airports

All time which is worked in excess of the forty (40) hour week shall constitute overtime and shall be paid at one and one-half the employee's regular rate. For purposes of calculating overtime, time not worked such as medical, annual, or holiday leave, shall not be counted. Notes…

Some employees will be required to work on holidays. Non-exempt employees required to work on holidays will be given the choice of compensatory time-off based upon one and one-half times the hours worked on the holiday at a time convenient for them and their supervisor or receivi…

Compensatory time off shall not be carried over during any fiscal year, and if the compensatory time off is not taken during the fiscal year, then it shall be lost. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 305-3.5 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 5/28/2020 Amended 12/3/2020…

A. Vacation Leave. All VACATION LEAVE (Personal Leave in excess of five (5) days and Personal Leave during the months of November and December) requests must be submitted in advance for approval by the Executive Director and, if approved, shall be scheduled and approved to accomm…

A. Introduction. The MSPA offers unpaid military leave in accordance with the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). Military leave without pay is granted when an employee is recalled, inducted or voluntarily enters the Armed Services. B. Leave …

A. Introduction. The MSPA provides leave according to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ("FMLA"), which provides for unpaid, job-protected leave to covered employees in certain circumstances. B. Eligibility. To qualify for FMLA leave, you must: (1) have worked for the MSPA…

A. Generally. Sick leave is not an entitlement, rather it is a privilege and a form of employee insurance. Use of sick leave for any purpose other than medical reasons, in effect, constitutes a form of fraud against the Port. All employees who are sick shall telephone the Port Au…

The Executive Director may grant administrative leave with pay to any employee serving as a witness or juror or party litigant when verified by the Clerk of the Court. Such leave will not be counted as personal leave. Also administrative leave may be granted to employees when the…

Requests for leave for medical disabilities related to pregnancy will be handled on the same basis as requests for leave for disabilities unrelated to pregnancy. Requests for pregnancy leave when the employee is not disabled, and re-quests for leave for child care purposes will b…

An employee may be granted a continuous leave of absence without pay not to exceed (12) months without forfeiting previously accumulated continuous employment. If an employee wishes to continue with the insurance coverage while on leave, a reimbursement arrangement must be made p…

Regular employees who become separated from their jobs may be eligible for unemployment compensation. Probationary employees are not eligible for unemployment compensation if they become separated from their jobs. For a complete list of eligibility requirements and answers to you…

Workers' Compensation is to provide fixed benefits for employees in the event they are injured in the course of their employment. Employees cannot collect accumulated major medical leave at the same time they are collecting Workers' Compensation. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 305-5.2 M…

An employee who is injured on the job may be entitled to the following benefits: A. Compensation for medical expenses; B. Partial replacement of income lost because of the injury or illness; C. Re-training for new skills, if necessary; D. Funeral expenses in case of death due to …

Every employee of the Port Authority is required by Federal Law to participate in the Federal Social Security Pro-gram, which provides monthly cash benefits when you retire under the Social Security guidelines. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 305-5.4 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 an…

Employees of the MSPA become members of the Public Employees Retirement System as a condition of employment unless they have attained the age of 60 when hired, in which case, they may voluntarily join the retirement system if they desire. Employees will be furnished with a Member…

A. Comprehensive Health Benefits: Employees are eligible to participate in the health insurance program offered by the State of Mississippi. The Comprehensive Health Benefits Plan is designed to pay most of the medical care and treatment resulting from illness or injury of an emp…

The State Offices Credit Union is a non-profit financial organization serving the saving and borrowing needs of its members. MSPA employees are eligible for membership. Employees must pay into funds administered wholly or partially by the State. Employee's spouses and children ma…

Employees of the MSPA are eligible to participate in a cafeteria plan described in Section 25-17-1(c) of the Mississippi Code of 1972. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 305-5.8 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21 Amended 5/28/2020 Amended 12/3/2020

A. Introduction. Any group of people must have rules, not only for the accomplishment of their mission, but also for their own safety and well-being. Most MSPA employees recognize this and respect the rules on their own volition. Those who do not, however, are subject to discipli…

A. Misappropriation or destruction of MSPA Property. B. Forging, falsification, or unauthorized alteration of MSPA records, or unauthorized copying or disclosure of MSPA information. C. Conviction of a felony or other crime which is related to the safe and effective performance o…

A. Unsatisfactory attendance or tardiness. B. Use of abusive, profane or obscene language. C. Unauthorized absence from work area. D. Failure to inform supervisor promptly upon completion of assigned job. E. Conviction of a moving traffic violation while operating MSPA equipment …

Whenever people work together, problems and misunderstandings are inevitable, and they cannot be resolved without good communications. All regular employees are encouraged to use MSPA's grievance procedure. It is designed to call attention to these problems so that they can be ra…

A. If a grievance is not initiated within the time limit as set forth above, it will be considered waived. B. If a grievance is not appealed to the next higher step in the specified time limit or an agreed extension thereof, it will be considered settled on that level. C. If the …

Some personnel actions entitle the employee to a hearing under Chapter 2, Rule 17. Employees who elect to pursue a hearing under Chapter 2, Rule 17 may not duplicate those proceedings with a grievance filed under this section. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 305-7.3 Mississippi Code §§ 5…

A. The Principal office of the Mississippi State Port Authority (hereafter referred to as Authority) shall be at such location or locations within the City of Gulfport, Mississippi, as the Authority may, from time to time, designate. B. The Authority may establish branch offices …

A. The Executive Director shall have the authority to delegate, in the Executive Director's discretion, the powers and duties herein conferred or imposed upon the Executive Director, to subordinate staff members or employees, but such delegation of power shall not relieve the Exe…

An audit of each fiscal year's activity shall be conducted by a Certified Public Accounting firm licensed by the State of Mississippi. Selection of the audit firm shall be by majority vote of the Authority. The report of audit shall be made to the Authority. Notes 28 Miss. Code. …

A. The Executive Director shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the Authority members no later than Friday before the monthly meeting, an agenda outlining the items of business to be considered and acted upon. B. The agenda may be altered or amended at the Regular meeting b…

Except as otherwise provided by law or these By-Laws, Robert's Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary authority for all matters of procedures at Authority meetings. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 307-1.13 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21

These By-Laws may be altered or amended at any regular meeting of the Authority by a vote of three Commissioners of the Authority present at the meeting. However, no such alternation or amendment shall be considered unless ten (10) days written notice of the intention to alter or…

A. The Mississippi State Port Authority is committed to maintain the highest level of honesty, ethical conduct, and public trust. The Authority's Code of Conflict and Ethics requires all Commissioners and employees to avoid any conflict or the appearance of conflict between their…

A. Regular Meetings: Regular meetings of the Authority shall be held at least once a month at a time and date as the President shall designate. If a quorum is physically assembled at one location for the purpose of the regular meeting, additional Commissioners may participate in …

A. A majority of the Commissioners present shall constitute a quorum; all actions or resolutions of the Authority must be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all Commissioners of the Authority. B. The Executive Director shall cause a tentative draft of…

A. The purpose of this article is to provide for the selection of officers by a pure rotation. Once the rotation is established, each new full-term appointee will be in line to assume the presidency. This rotation is for a one year term and selection of officers is determined by …

The powers and duties of the President shall be limited to the following: A. To preside at all meetings of the Authority with the right to vote on all questions. B. To take all reasonable steps to see the functions and purposes of the Authority as set forth in the laws and consti…

A. In the absence or disability for any cause of the President, the Vice President shall act as President and shall discharge the duties of that office. B. The Vice President shall serve as the Chairperson of the Administration Committee. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 307-1.6 Mississip…

A. Duties of the Secretary: 1. In the absence or disability for any cause of the President and of the Vice President, the Secretary shall act as President and shall discharge the duties of that office. 2. The Secretary shall be responsible for the Authority's records maintenance …

A. The Executive Director shall be the Authority's principal executive officer whose responsibility it shall be to execute the policies and projects of the Authority as a prudent administrator. The Executive Director shall have charge of the overall management and direction of al…

The Authority's fiscal year should be from July 1 through June 30. Notes 28 Miss. Code. R. 307-1.9 Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21