Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 27 - Personnel
Part 210 - PERS, Regulations for Retirement Plans Administered by the Board of Trustees
Chapter 36 - Eligibility for Membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS)
Section 27-210-36-109 - Members of Boards and Commissions

Members of boards and commissions of various state departments or agencies or commissions who are paid a stipulated monthly salary for their services are considered as employees in state service for purposes of coverage under PERS unless the position is specifically excluded by law or joinder agreement. Conversely, members of boards and commission who are paid solely on a per diem and expense basis are not considered as in state service within the meaning of this term as it applies to employment of the state. Reference PERS Board Regulation 6, Coverage of Members of Boards and Commissions.