Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 28 - Ports and Airports
Part 305 - Personnel Guidelines, Policies and Procedures
Chapter 4 - Leave and Benefits
Rule 28-305-4.7 - Authorized Leave of Absence Without Pay

An employee may be granted a continuous leave of absence without pay not to exceed (12) months without forfeiting previously accumulated continuous employment. If an employee wishes to continue with the insurance coverage while on leave, a reimbursement arrangement must be made prior to starting leave. Any absence from work not otherwise authorized or approved under the Leave Policies of MSPA shall be considered Leave without Pay. Leave of absence without pay for any employee shall not exceed six (6) days in a six month period. Excessive leave without pay shall be considered grounds for dismissal.

Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21