The board is hereby authorized to establish offices and employ an adequate staff to serve the citizens of Mississippi as it deems necessary; and the expenses of such offices shall be included within the administrative cost limitation prescribed in Section 35-7-9. The board may utilize the services of county veterans service officers and other such persons in contact with the veteran community to advise and assist the board; however, such persons assisting shall not be employees nor officially represent the board, and shall perform their services without cost to the board.Codes, 1942, § 7519.5; Laws, 1946, ch. 221, § 5; Laws, 1948, ch. 500, § 5; Laws, 1950, ch. 465, § 5; Laws, 1987, ch. 425, § 6, eff. 5/1/1987.
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