Tyler Norman of Meridian was recently appointed to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors by Governor Phil Bryant. The board is the contractor licensing authority for the state and consists of two road contractors, two building contractors, two residential builders, one electrical contractor, one plumbing or heat & air conditioner contractor, one water and sewer contractor, and one roofing contractor. There is also a five member residential standing committee. In addition to educating consumers about contractors and construction law, MSBOC activities include administering examinations to test prospective licensees, issuing licenses, investigating complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors, issuing citations, suspending or revoking licenses, and seeking administrative, criminal, and civil sanctions against violators.