ORDER approving travel as listed: a) Julia Richardson, Veterans Affairs, to attend Mississippi Council of Veterans meeting, being held at War Memorial Building, Jackson, Mississippi, for the following dates: March 10, 2026; June 9, 2026; September 8, 2026; and December 8, 2026, with the use of private vehicle and mileage reimbursement, no overnight accommodations. b) Ronnie Davis, Training Chief to attend the 2026 National Hurricane Conference, March 29 2026, Orlando, Florida. This request is for one additional night, approved to attend the conference from March 30 - April 2, 2026 at the December 1, 2025 meeting, item #36. c) Trey McKnight, Sand Beach Director, to attend the 2026 National Hurricane Conference, March 29 - April 2, 2026, Orlando, Florida. d) Jason Purvis, EMA Deputy to travel and attend FEMA’s L-8324 training course in Miami, Florida, for February 22, 2026. This request is for one additional night, approved to attend the conference from February 23-27, 2026 at the December 16, 2025 meeting, item #23 a. e) Joey King, EMA Operations Officer, to attend FEMA classes L0103 and L0105 - Planning Emergency Operations and Information Basics, Pearl, Mississippi, February 8-13, 2026. There are no registration costs or course fees, and travel will be by County vehicle. The lodging and per diem costs of $1,100.00 are within budget.

Committee

County Administrator Office

Introduced

December 17, 2025

On agenda

January 5, 2026

Passed

January 5, 2026