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Chief Deputy

Duties and Responsibilities

Tonya McGill
Chief Deputy

In a Mississippi Chancery Clerk’s office, the Chief Deputy Clerk is essentially the second-in-command and operational manager. While state law focuses more on the elected clerk, the chief deputy’s duties are shaped by statute and day-to-day office needs.

The Chief Deputy:

Acts on behalf of the Chancery Clerk when needed
Oversees daily office operations across all divisions
Ensures work is accurate, timely, and compliant with Mississippi law

Supervision of Staff

Directly manage deputy clerks and support staff
Assign workloads across departments (land records, court, board minutes, etc.)
Train new employees and ensure procedures are followed
Handle scheduling, performance issues, and workflow efficiency

Financial & Administrative Functions

Often heavily involved in:

Reviewing claims before they go to the Board
Monitoring accounts payable processes
Assisting with budget tracking and reporting
Verifying that disbursements match board-approved minutes

Administration
Mailing Address Angela Thrash, Chancery Clerk Attn: Chief Deputy Clerk PO Drawer CC Gulfport, MS 39502	Physical Address Angela Thrash, Chancery Clerk Attn: Chief Deputy Clerk 1801 23rd Ave Gulfport, MS 39501
Tonya McGill - Chief Deputy Phone: (228) 865-4113 Fax: (228) 868-1480 Email: tmcgill@co.harrison.ms.us