Miss. Code Ann. § 27-35-139: Miss. Code Ann. § 27-35-139

Boards of supervisors of adjoining counties may employ a person or persons to assess and correct assessments between county lines. For such services they may pay a compensation not exceeding Five Dollars ($5.00) per day. The assessor may do this work, and, if deemed necessary, they may employ a surveyor to aid in its performance.