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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
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