Overview of Mississippi Association of Supervisors

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MAS is an organization supporting county government, established in 1908 and incorporated in 1974. It operates as a nonprofit with non-partisan values, providing services such as legislative advocacy, member education, and insurance programs for member counties. MAS's structured governance includes elected officers and directors, with a focus on promoting the interests of its members through various programs and initiatives.

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An Overview of Your Association Mississippi Association of Supervisors New Term Orientation December 8-9, 2015 Jackson, Mississippi

Your MAS Organized by supervisors to support county government First meeting circa 1908 Incorporated in 1974 as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation MAS is non-partisan; non-political. Current Amended Bylaws adopted June 2014 (copy in conference packet).

First Meeting of Mississippi Supervisors Association Circa 1908

MAS Organizational Structure Six Officers serve one-year terms Board of Directors 22 Directors serve one-year terms Four standing committees serve one-year terms All Officers, Directors and committee members are elected or appointed by county supervisors.

MAS Staff Executive Director Appointed by MAS Board of Directors and Officers Hires association staff

Major Areas of Service Legislative Advocacy Member Education / Leadership Development Member Services

Legislative Advocacy Primary mission 2015 Legislative Session: Monitored over 300 bills Successfully advocated for $117 Million to fund tax exemption reimbursements & local bridge funding Successfully opposed 8 unfunded mandates

Member Education / Leadership Development Year-round educational opportunities for members Peer-to-peer sharing invaluable! National Association of Counties (NACo) meetings

Insurance Services MAS Insurance Trust property and casualty insurance pool 40 Member Counties MPE Workers Compensation Program

Inmate Medical Cost Containment Program Began early 2015 13 member counties Amount Charged Savings/ Ineligible Percent Savings Type Amount Paid TPA Fees 68% Regional,large $303,883.50 $205,958.28 $97,925.22 $10,297.91 73% County, small $23,754.61 $17,289.70 $6,464.91 $864.49

Inmate Medical Cost Containment Program 72 % Savings for Member Counties! $181,640.84 $473,689.66 Savings to Counties Claims Paid

Newest Member Services Small Loan Program MAS County Employee Discount Card Program MAS County Employee Scholarship Program over 120 $500 scholarships to be awarded in 2016 NACo Deferred Compensation