Series 481: Governor Fordice Appointments. 1990-1999.
Creator: Governor’s Office (RG 27).
Collection Summary: Files concerning appointments by Governor Fordice (“direct gubernatorial appointments” – Code of 1972, § 7-1-5) to many state commissions, councils, boards, committees, port authorities and commissions, task forces and other such groups. Appointments were for varying terms and were made as directed by law (one-time appointments, yearly appointments, multi-year appointments). The files include correspondence, resumes, reports and other materials. The arrangement is alphabetical by name of agency, commission, board, etc.
Access Restrictions: Access to this series is limited due to the inclusion of privacy-sensitive material. For researchers interested in viewing these files, there are two options: 1) a file which contains no restricted information will be made available to the researcher, or 2) a file with redacted information will be made available to the researcher. In either case, the file(s) will have to be screened by an archivist first, so there will be a waiting period, the length of which will depend upon staff availability and the number of files requested. Therefore, researchers are strongly encouraged to contact the Archives in writing before undertaking any research into these records.
Date(s): 1990-1999.
Volume: 12.00 Cubic Feet.
Finding Aid Created By: Colby Cox in March 2025.
Related Materials: TBD.
Record Group History: The Governor’s office was created by Mississippi’s first constitution in 1817 to serve as the head of the executive branch of the state government. Some of the office’s duties and powers include vetoing legislation, appointing officials to state level commissions, making budget recommendations, and calling special sessions of the legislature. Additionally, the governor serves as the commander-in-chief of the state army, navy, and militia. The governor is aided by a lieutenant governor who is elected alongside them and possesses the governor’s executive powers when the governor is absent or indisposed. The governor was originally limited to a single term in office until an amendment to the state constitution in 1986 allowed a governor to be reelected for an additional four-year term.
- Collection Inventory:
Box Content Box Number
Accountancy - Business 00657 Central Data - Dental Examiners 00688 Developmental - Educational Tech. 00689 Educational Television - Ground Water 00690 Gulfport - Historical Records 00691 Home Corp. - Judgeship 00692 Judgeship - Mental Health 00693 Mental Health - Pat Harrison Waterway 00694 Pearl River Basin - Rapid Rail Transit 00695 Real Estate Commission - Social Workers 00696 Southeastern Compact - Veterans Home Purchase 00473 Veterans Memorial - Young Political 00094