CITIZENS HOLDING CO /MS/ : Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;

           Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
           Officers.

Hiring of Stacy M. Brantley; Changes in Principal Executive Officer

On January 23, 2023, Citizens Holding Company (“Citizens”), Citizens wholly
owned subsidiary, The Citizens Bank (the “Bank”), collectively referred to as
(the “Company”), announced that, effective February 13, 2023, Stacy M. Brantley will be appointed as the President of Citizens and Chief Executive Officer
(“CEO”) of the Bank. As previously announced, effective January 31, 2023, Gregory L. McKee will retire as President and CEO of the Bank but remain as CEO
of Citizens.

Biographical information about Mr. Brantley is as follows:

•Stacy M. Brantley, age 48, will join the Bank in February 2023. From February
2009 until he joins the Bank, Mr. Brantley serves as the Executive Vice
President and Chief Banking Officer of Morris Bank in Dublin, GA. In this
capacity, he oversees the design, implementation and monitoring of the lending
strategy, execution and oversight in addition to all facets of branch sales
throughout Morris Bank. Prior to that role, Mr. Brantley served as Chief
Financial Officer of Magnolia Bankshares, Inc. in Eastman, GA where he oversaw
financial operations, chaired the Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) and served
on the Board of Directors and Executive Loan Committee. Prior to that role, Mr.
Brantley served as a Senior Accountant at a regional CPA firm in Georgia
performing various audit and consulting services primarily for financial
institutions. Mr. Brantley graduated from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA
in 1997 and is a graduate of the Moore School of Bank Investments at the
University of South Carolina. Mr. Brantley is a licensed CPA and serves, or has
served, in a variety of leadership roles in community organizations throughout
Georgia.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Brantley and any director or
executive officer of Citizens. As of the date hereof, there are no transactions
in which Citizens is a participant and in which Mr. Brantley, any member of his
immediate family or businesses with which they are associated has a direct or
indirect interest that would constitute a “related person” transaction under the
regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Employment Agreement with Mr. Brantley. On January 11, 2023, in connection with
his appointment as the CEO of the Bank, Mr. Brantley entered into an employment
agreement with the Bank governing the terms of his employment, to commence on
February 13, 2023. The following information details Mr. Brantley’s total
compensation package:

  ? Base salary of $375,000 per year subject to annual increases


  ? Annual cash incentive up to 40% of Mr. Brantley's base salary based on annual
    management objectives to be determined upon his arrival at the Bank, with the
    2023 bonus guaranteed at the 40% target, prorated from the start date of
    February 13, 2023


  ? Long Term Incentive - eligible for an annual Long-Term Incentive (stock) grant
    up to 20% of the base salary. Each grant will vest over four years and the
    performance criteria of achievement is to be determined by the Board of
    Directors, with Mr. Brantley's input upon starting with the Bank.


  ? One-time cash sign on bonus in the amount of $125,000. Should Mr. Brantley
    resign voluntarily from the Bank within two years of his start date, there is
    a prorated claw back clause.


  ? Upon date of hire, Mr. Brantley will receive a $60,000 stock grant that will
    vest ratably over four years.


  ? In conjunction with Mr. Brantley's seat on the Board of Directors, he will
    receive 750 shares of Citizens stock each year with a one-year vesting period.


  ? Mr. Brantley will be paid a one-time lump sum relocation payment of $110,000
    upon his start date. Should Mr. Brantley resign voluntarily from the Bank
    within two years of his start date, there is a prorated claw back clause.


  ? If Mr. Brantley is terminated by the Bank "without cause" for any reason,
    including if a change of control were to occur which eliminated his
    employment, his salary and target bonus of 40% will continue for 24 months
    following separation.


  ? Car allowance of $12,000 annually, paid $1,000 each month in addition to his
    base salary.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  (d)    Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1       Press Release issued by the Bank
Exhibit 104     Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline

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