Governor of Mississippi

Governor of Mississippi
Governor of Mississippi
	Seal of Mississippi
	Incumbent; Tate Reeves; since January 14, 2020
Style	Governor; (informal); The Honorable; (formal);
Status	Head of state; Head of government;
Residence	Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Term length	Four years, renewable once
Formation	Constitution of Mississippi
Deputy	Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi
Salary	$122,160
Website	governor.ms.gov

The governor of Mississippi is the head of government of Mississippi and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Mississippi Legislature, to convene the legislature at any time, and, except in cases of treason or impeachment, to grant pardons and reprieves.

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