Miss. Code Ann. § 53-5-17

The boards of supervisors of the various counties of this state, the board of aldermen of any municipality, or the governing authorities of any governmental subdivision of the state are hereby authorized in their discretion to expend out of their general funds an amount up to the estimated cost of a geological and mineral resource survey of any such governmental subdivision, such survey to be performed by the Mississippi Geological, Economic and Topographical Survey, the aforesaid survey to be performed for the purpose of exploring, mapping, testing and publishing reports of the mineral natural resources and geology of the aforesaid governmental subdivisions. The findings of such survey shall include a statement regarding the quantity and quality of any mineral or natural resource found, as well as advice and recommendations as to the possible utilization of any minerals or other substances found by reason of such survey and any recommendations for further study and research beyond the facilities of the Mississippi Geological, Economic and Topographical Survey.