🏛️ County Administrator

Panola County Courthouse
151 Public Square
Batesville, MS 38606

The County Administrator is the primary link and executive arm of the Board of Supervisors (the county’s chief policy-making body).

Policy Execution: Carries out and ensures that all orders, resolutions, and policies adopted by the Board of Supervisors are faithfully executed.
Advising the Board: Meets regularly with the Board, providing reports on county affairs, financial conditions, future financial needs, and advising on federal and state grants.
Meeting Coordination: Prepares and maintains the Board’s meeting agendas and, in some cases, the minutes of each meeting.
Discussion, No Vote: Has full privileges of discussion with the Board, but does not have a vote.

A key function is overseeing the county’s finances and financial planning.

Budget Preparation: Prepares the annual county budget for consideration and final approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Tax Levy Assistance: Assists the Board in the preparation of the tax levy.
Financial Reporting: Keeps the Board fully advised as to the financial condition of the county.
Grants: Advises the Board on the availability of federal or state grants and often serves as the administering officer for grants obtained.

The Administrator is the chief operating officer for many county departments and resources.

Daily Operations: Oversees the day-to-day operations of the county and its departments.
Personnel: Has general supervision over the employment of county employees and department heads (excluding certain elected departments like the Sheriff’s Department), ensuring adherence to county personnel policies.
Property & Maintenance: Acts as the liaison to see that county-owned property, buildings, and grounds are properly managed, maintained, and repaired.
Purchasing & Inventory: May exercise supervision over purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of goods and supplies purchased by the county.
Insurance: Charged with securing necessary insurance coverage for county property and employees.

The role involves direct interaction with the public and oversight of key services.

Citizen Complaints: Receives inquiries and complaints from citizens, investigates them, and reports findings to the Board and the individual district Supervisor.
Zoning & Codes: Has general supervision over any and all zoning and building code ordinances adopted by the Board.
Refuse/Solid Waste: Has general supervision over county sanitary landfills and refuse collection procedures.
Recreational Areas: Has general supervision over county-owned parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas.