Board of Supervisors; may designate certain persons as hearing officers for delinquent solid waste fees.

HB 1158 would allow Mississippi county boards of supervisors to appoint qualified, impartial hearing officers - such as board members, county staff, or external individuals - to review disputes over unpaid solid waste fees. The hearing officer must not have a conflict of interest, such as being related to a board member or the person owing fees, and cannot be the county attorney or tax collector staff. This change ensures property owners receive a fair hearing before the county notifies the tax collector about delinquent fees, which could block vehicle license renewals. The bill amends existing law to formalize this due process step in the fee collection process.