Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority established

There is established the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority as an instrumentality of the state. The authority and service providers shall work in cooperation with state and local governments to create a technical and operational framework for implementing and operating an interoperable and interconnected NG911 public safety network. The authority may contract and be contracted with and defend and bring actions, including, but not limited to, invoking a private right of action to enforce Sections 19-5-381 through 19-5-415. The authority shall exist within the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency for all operational purposes. The Executive Director of MEMA shall be the ultimate authority and administrative head of the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority. The Executive Director of MEMA shall select a director to manage the authority. Such director shall be responsible for ensuring that the authority remains compliant with applicable state and federal programs and law. All employees of the authority, including the appointed director, shall serve at the will and pleasure of the Executive Director of MEMA.