BILOXI -- The Commission on Marine Resources approved an advertisement at its Tuesday meeting to announce the executive director vacancy.

The ad will run in the Sun Herald and several other major Gulf Coast newspapers and also on websites.

The deadline for applications will be 5 p.m. March 12.

The commission also set a meeting for 9 a.m. March 13 to discuss applications received for the position.

The Sun Herald will update this story as more information becomes available.