Governance & Purchasing Authority

The Jackson County Port Authority is an agency of Jackson County, established in 1956 under the laws of the state of Mississippi. The Jackson County Port Authority Board of Commissioners governs the Port Authority and Port Pascagoula. The Port Authority is the legal entity (d.b.a. Port Pascagoula) responsible for the management and operations of Port Pascagoula’s public cargo facilities.

It is governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners (Board), four are appointed by the Governor of the State of Mississippi, and five are appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Jackson County. Meetings are regularly scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month when invoices may be recommended for payment and approved, contract bid awards are considered, and other business is conducted. All invoices for payment must be received by the first Tuesday of each month to be processed for the meeting.

As a Governing Authority, it is a tax-exempt entity. The purchasing function involves procuring materials, supplies, equipment, and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with the quality needed for the proper operation of the various facilities and/or departments within the Port. As a vendor, and for your protection, you must always, before delivery, obtain a purchase order number. If not obtained, payment may be withheld or denied.