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Fredie Videt Carmichael, Sr., Meridian, Mississippi, Mississippi Community College Board, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2030, representing the Third Congressional District as it existed in 1986.

2025 Regular Session

Appoints Fredie Videt Carmichael, Sr. to the Mississippi Community College Board for a six-year term (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2030) representing the Third District as in 1986.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 16

Summary of SN 16 — Nomination for Mississippi Community College Board

Overview

  • Bill number: SN 16
  • Title / Nominee: Fredie Videt Carmichael, Sr., Meridian, Mississippi
    Six-year term on the Mississippi Community College Board, representing the Third Congressional District as it existed in 1986.
  • Term: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2030
  • Classification: Nomination
  • Subject: Universities and Colleges
  • Status: Notified of Approval

Procedural History

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Referred to: Universities and Colleges (January 10, 2025)
  • Committee Action: Do Advise and Consent (March 20, 2025)
  • Full Chamber Action: Appointment Confirmed (March 26, 2025)
  • Final Status: Notified of Approval (March 27, 2025)

Purpose and Authority

  • The bill serves to confirm the appointment of Fredie Videt Carmichael, Sr. to the Mississippi Community College Board. As a board member, Carmichael would participate in governance, oversight, and policy decisions affecting Mississippi’s community colleges. The term aligns with the six-year term structure for board membership.

Key Provisions

  • Appointment of Carmichael to the Mississippi Community College Board for a six-year term.
  • Term specifics: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2030.
  • Representation: The seat is designated for the Third Congressional District as it existed in 1986, signaling historical district boundaries for this appointment.

Impact and Implications

  • Governance: Adds or maintains regional representation on the Mississippi Community College Board, impacting strategic decisions, budget oversight, and statewide community college policy.
  • Education Policy: Board members influence program approvals, system-wide initiatives, and coordination among Mississippi’s community colleges.
  • Constituents: Meridian, Mississippi and the broader Third District population (per 1986 district boundaries) have a voice in board deliberations through Carmichael’s seat.
  • Stability: The six-year term provides continuity in leadership and policy direction for the duration, barring early vacancy or legislative changes.

Notes on District Boundaries

  • The reference to the “Third Congressional District as it existed in 1986” reflects a historical boundary configuration. Contemporary district maps may differ; this designation is important for understanding representation at the time of appointment.

Next Steps

  • With the nomination confirmed and Carmichael’s term set to begin (or continuing into the 2024–2030 window), the Mississippi Community College Board would proceed with its ongoing duties and governance responsibilities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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