Hancock County Board of Supervisors

Hancock County, Mississippi is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which lawful actions conducts the business of the county as set forth by Mississippi statutes.  The Supervisors function within the legislative and executive branches of government.  Hancock County has five elected District Supervisors, each being elected from one of the five geographic districts that are approximately equal in population.  The Supervisors not only represent their own respective district but are expected to promote the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens and businesses in Hancock County as a whole.  Each Supervisor serves a four-year term before running for re-election.

The Board of Supervisors have full authority over all the roads and bridges in the unincorporated areas of Hancock County, as well as, levying taxes, overseeing county law enforcement, collections, fines, and approves an annual budget and millage rate, which funds the operations of the offices and departments under the Board’s jurisdiction.

Primary Duties ~

• Adopt annual budget
• Set annual property tax rate
• Adopt orders, resolutions and ordinances as necessary for the welfare of Hancock County
• Promote growth and development throughout the county
• Appoint individuals to carry out the daily business of the county such as the County Administrator

The Board of Supervisors chooses from its members a president and vice president at the beginning of each year to serve in that capacity during the following year.  The Board President presides during the Board meetings, and signs documents representing the governing body of Hancock County.  The Vice President substitutes for the Board President in the event the Board President is absent or unavailable.