Mississippi Clerk Judgment Authority Review

I need a clear, well-supported analysis of whether, under Mississippi state court practice, a clerk may sign and enter a final judgment motion as an act of the court when the judge’s signature is absent.

Focus exclusively on the governing Mississippi court rules, administrative orders, and any attorney-general opinions or chancery/circuit court procedural directives that control this question. Statutory citations, rule numbers, and official commentary must be quoted verbatim and linked or footnoted so I can verify every reference.

Deliverables
• Concise memorandum (5–7 pages) explaining the rule framework, any exceptions, and the practical procedure clerks currently follow.
• Copy-and-paste ready citations to the specific Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure, Uniform Chancery/Circuit Court rules, or other binding authority you rely on.
• One-page executive summary highlighting whether the clerk’s signature alone satisfies entry of judgment and, if so, under what conditions.

Acceptance Criteria
The memorandum must answer the question “Can a Mississippi clerk, without a judge’s signature, sign off on a final judgment motion?” with a definitive yes/no conclusion, cite every controlling authority, and outline any required steps (e.g., judge’s prior written directive) that make the practice permissible.