The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is located at Camp Shelby , approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi . The Armed Forces Museum serves as the military history museum for the State of Mississippi. It is a member of the Army Museum System.
20-553: The purpose of the museum is to honor the service and sacrifices of Mississippi veterans from all military branches. Two military veterans started the museum in 1984 with their personal collection of war artifacts. At that time, the museum was housed in a small room of a warehouse at Camp Shelby. In 2001, a 23,000 sq ft (2,100 m) facility was completed. The museum contained 16,000 sq ft (1,500 m) of exhibits, 17,000 artifacts, 4,500 volumes of military history, and 2,000 historical documents. In February 2015,
40-552: A two-thirds majority vote of the assembly. Legislation can also take effect without the governor's signature if they chose not to veto it within five days of its passage. The governor, like other state officials, can be impeached by the House of Representatives for committing acts of "treason, bribery, or any high crime or misdemeanor". In the event the governor is impeached by the House, the Senate convenes as an impeachment court under
60-610: Is an officer of Mississippi originally established under the Article IV, §14 of Mississippi Constitution of 1817, and was reestablished under Article V, §133 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 . Several African Americans served in the office during the Reconstruction era . The current secretary of state is Michael Watson . The Office of Secretary of State of Mississippi was initially created by
80-528: Is constitutionally obligated to report to the Mississippi Legislature on the affairs of state government, commonly delivered as a "State of the State" of address to a joint session of the body. The governor can also supply policy suggestions to the legislature, which can consider or ignore them at its discretion. By law, the governor is empowered to submit an executive budget recommendation to
100-612: Is elected to serve a four-year term without term limits. The constitution designates the secretary as the "Keeper of the Capitol" and stipulates that they receive and maintain all election results. It also requires all state commissions to be "attested" by the secretary. Most of the specific duties of the office are determined by the State Legislature, including enforcing regulations for certain businesses, managing public lands, and publishing state documents. The Office of
120-491: Is the head of government of Mississippi and the commander-in-chief of the state 's military forces . The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Mississippi Legislature , to convene the legislature at any time, and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves. Upon its creation in 1798, the Mississippi Territory
140-598: The State Board of Education . In 1982 the constitution was amended, removing the secretary from the board effective July 1, 1984. In 1978 the legislature voted abolish the office of state land commissioner—which supervised public lands—and assign its responsibilities to the secretary of state effective January 1980. The secretary has been responsible for the publishing of the Mississippi Official and Statistical Register since 1931. The secretary of state
160-530: The capitol; he shall keep a correct register of all official acts and proceedings of the Governor; and shall, when required, lay the same, and all papers, minutes, and vouchers relative thereto, before the Legislature, and he shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by law. He shall receive such compensation as shall be prescribed." The document also made the officer an ex officio member of
180-490: The chief executive in the pursuance of their duties, conduct research, and serve as liaisons with other state agencies. The governor's salary is fixed by the legislature and cannot be reduced during their term of office. The governor's salary is $ 122,160 per year, but is set to increase to $ 160,000 annually in 2024. The governor of Mississippi has weak institutional authority due to their lack of constitutionally prescribed powers, significant constraints on their powers, and
200-506: The chief executive power of the state in the governor. The governor is empowered to request other executive officials in state government to report to them in writing on subjects relating to executive duties. They are designated the commander-in-chief of the state's militia/National Guard contingent, except when the force is placed into federal service. The constitution further empowers the governor to issue pardons and reprieves for crimes except in cases of treason or impeachment. The governor
220-492: The constitution permitting the governor to seek election to a consecutive term. Any potential candidate for governor must be at least 30 years of age and have been a citizen of the United States for at least 20 years and a resident of Mississippi for at least five years preceding election. They serve for a four-year term and are limited to serving two consecutive terms in office. The constitution of Mississippi vests
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#1732787207084240-453: The diffusion of state executive authority across other elected officials. Unlike in other states, Mississippi's governor has little constitutional or statutory authority over the state budget process. As the state developed a competitive two-party system, governors became more important as party leaders with regards to their partisan counterparts in the legislature. Secretary of State of Mississippi The Mississippi secretary of state
260-488: The leadership of the chief justice of the Supreme Court. A two-thirds affirmative vote of the senators present constitutes a conviction and thus their removal from office. In the event the governor of Mississippi dies, is incapacitated, or leaves the state, the lieutenant governor assumes their responsibilities as acting governor. In the event the lieutenant governor is unavailable, the line of succession passes to
280-637: The legislature and is responsible for jointly adopting state revenue projections with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The governor is empowered to, at their discretion, call the legislature into special session to address an issue of the governor's choosing. The governor signs bills passed by the legislature of which they approve into law and are empowered to veto bills of which they disapprove. They have line-item veto power over appropriations bills but can only veto general bills in full. A veto can be overridden by
300-771: The museum was closed for expansion. The expansion increased the museum space by 7,500 sq ft (700 m), added three new exhibition galleries, and remodeled older exhibits. The museum was officially reopened by the Governor of Mississippi on October 27, 2016. Within the museum building are eight galleries for viewing exhibits: late 19th century conflicts, World War I , World War II , Korean War , Vietnam War , Desert Storm , Global War on Terrorism , and Medal of Honor . Military weapons, equipment, clothing, and medals are on display. Outdoor exhibits include aircraft , tanks , field artillery , and memorials . Governor of Mississippi The governor of Mississippi
320-442: The office was also responsible for receiving election results. The Mississippi Legislature initially elected the holders of the office, with the first secretary of state, Daniel Williams , being chosen on December 11, 1817. The 1832 constitution stipulated that the secretary was to be popularly elected to serve a two-year term. The 1869 constitution extended the term to four years. During the Reconstruction era from 1869 to 1878,
340-479: The office was continuously held by black men. The state's 1890 constitution modified the position in Article V, Section 133, stipulating, "There shall be a Secretary of State, who shall be elected as herein provided. He shall be at least twenty-five years of age, a citizen of the state five years preceding the day of his election, and he shall continue in office during the term of four years, and shall be keeper of
360-646: The president pro tempore of the Senate and then the speaker of the House. In the event neither of them are available, the constitution requires that the secretary of state convene the Senate to designate a successor to the office. The governor works out of three office spaces: a main one in the Walter Sillers State Office Building , one in the Governor's Mansion, and a ceremonial one in the Mississippi State Capitol . The governor's office retains staff which aid
380-550: The state's original 1817 constitution, which stipulated in Article IV, Section 14, "A Secretary of State shall be appointed, who shall continue in office during the term of two years. He shall keep a fair register of all the official acts and proceedings of the Governor, and shall, when required, lay the same, and all papers, minutes, and vouchers relative thereto, before the General Assembly, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by law." From its inception,
400-423: Was given a government which included a governor. Mississippi was given statehood in 1817. Its first constitution provided for a weak governor with limited appointive powers and limited to serving a two-year term. The term was extended to four years in the 1869 constitution. In 1918, legislation was passed enabling the governor to submit budget proposals to the legislature. In 1986, voters approved an amendment to
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