Administration
The Administration division of the City’s Department of Finance & Administration is responsible for performing varied administrative functions that are required of the City Clerk’s office. As a division of a larger department which functions in many ways as a service department for the City, Administration not only provides assistance to the public, but provides significant assistance and support to other City departments as well.
Privilege Licenses
The City of Ridgeland defers to the laws of the State of Mississippi in regard to legally operating a business within the city limits. According to State Code 27-17-9, in order to lawfully operate a business, a tax shall be paid to the municipality within which the business shall operate and a license obtained for the privilege of engaging, or continuing, in business within the municipality. Business owners must apply for a privilege license, pay the associated tax, and obtain the license prior to operating a business within the City of Ridgeland.
