Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-504 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-504
Determination of disability
Status: in_force

(a) The medical advisors, after an examination of the medical records of such member, shall certify, and the board of trustees shall find, that the member is disabled and should be retired. (b) (1) In making the disability determination, primary consideration is given to the severity of the individual's impairment. (2) When medical considerations alone are not determinative of the issue of disability, consideration shall also be given to vocational factors. (3) Where vocational factors indicate the individual is capable of retraining for other employment within a twelve-month period, the individual shall not be considered disabled. (4) Vocational factors shall take into consideration the individual's age, education, training and work experience. (c) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(3), the board of trustees may, at its discretion, accept a disability medical determination from the social security administration in lieu of referring the matter to the medical advisors for certification. (2) Any member retired by the board of trustees on a disability retirement allowance pursuant to this subsection (c) shall not be relieved from §§ 8-36-506 - 8-36-508. (3) This subsection (c) shall only apply to determinations of disability made pursuant to 20 CFR 404.902 and 20 CFR 404.920 as in effect on January 19, 2005. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1973, ch. 347, §§ 14, 15; 1977, ch. 448, §§ 1, 2, 4; 1978, ch. 741, §§ 11, 12; 1979, ch. 321, §§ 1-3; T.C.A., §§ 8-3901, 8-3910, 8-3911; modified; Acts 2005, ch. 204, § 20; 2009 , ch. 142, § 7; 2010 , ch. 777, § 31.
(a) The medical advisors, after an examination of the medical records of such member, shall certify, and the board of trustees shall find, that the member is disabled and should be retired.
(b) (1) In making the disability determination, primary consideration is given to the severity of the individual's impairment. (2) When medical considerations alone are not determinative of the issue of disability, consideration shall also be given to vocational factors. (3) Where vocational factors indicate the individual is capable of retraining for other employment within a twelve-month period, the individual shall not be considered disabled. (4) Vocational factors shall take into consideration the individual's age, education, training and work experience.
(1) In making the disability determination, primary consideration is given to the severity of the individual's impairment.
(2) When medical considerations alone are not determinative of the issue of disability, consideration shall also be given to vocational factors.
(3) Where vocational factors indicate the individual is capable of retraining for other employment within a twelve-month period, the individual shall not be considered disabled.
(4) Vocational factors shall take into consideration the individual's age, education, training and work experience.
(c) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(3), the board of trustees may, at its discretion, accept a disability medical determination from the social security administration in lieu of referring the matter to the medical advisors for certification. (2) Any member retired by the board of trustees on a disability retirement allowance pursuant to this subsection (c) shall not be relieved from §§ 8-36-506 - 8-36-508. (3) This subsection (c) shall only apply to determinations of disability made pursuant to 20 CFR 404.902 and 20 CFR 404.920 as in effect on January 19, 2005.
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(3), the board of trustees may, at its discretion, accept a disability medical determination from the social security administration in lieu of referring the matter to the medical advisors for certification.
(2) Any member retired by the board of trustees on a disability retirement allowance pursuant to this subsection (c) shall not be relieved from §§ 8-36-506 - 8-36-508.
(3) This subsection (c) shall only apply to determinations of disability made pursuant to 20 CFR 404.902 and 20 CFR 404.920 as in effect on January 19, 2005.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1973, ch. 347, §§ 14, 15; 1977, ch. 448, §§ 1, 2, 4; 1978, ch. 741, §§ 11, 12; 1979, ch. 321, §§ 1-3; T.C.A., §§ 8-3901, 8-3910, 8-3911; modified; Acts 2005, ch. 204, § 20; 2009 , ch. 142, § 7; 2010 , ch. 777, § 31.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-402 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-402
Investigative demands for production of documents and testimony
Status: in_force

(a) For these purposes, the attorney general and reporter is empowered to issue civil investigative demands to require the attendance of witnesses or the submission of documents, or both, at specified times and places, to give testimony in the case or matter therein stated. The demand shall mention the parties to the inquiry and the party at whose instance the witness is called, and, if necessary, require the witness also to bring any books, documents, or other writings, records or tangible objects under the witness' control, which may be pertinent to the inquiry. (b) No witness called to testify or to produce records, books, documents, writings or other tangible objects under §§ 8-6-401 - 8-6-406 shall be required to testify in any county other than the witness' county of residence or the county where the records or tangible objects are found under the witness' control. Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-631.
(a) For these purposes, the attorney general and reporter is empowered to issue civil investigative demands to require the attendance of witnesses or the submission of documents, or both, at specified times and places, to give testimony in the case or matter therein stated. The demand shall mention the parties to the inquiry and the party at whose instance the witness is called, and, if necessary, require the witness also to bring any books, documents, or other writings, records or tangible objects under the witness' control, which may be pertinent to the inquiry.
(b) No witness called to testify or to produce records, books, documents, writings or other tangible objects under §§ 8-6-401 - 8-6-406 shall be required to testify in any county other than the witness' county of residence or the county where the records or tangible objects are found under the witness' control.
Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-631.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-118 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-118
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 12, eff. 4/16/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 6 (Williams, § 1034.69); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3818; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 13.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 12, eff. 4/16/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 6 (Williams, § 1034.69); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3818; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-23-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 23 / Section 8-23-202
Pay periods - Pay plan for all state officials and employees - Plan for direct deposit of compensation
Status: in_force

(a) The "pay period" for state employees shall be semimonthly. On or about the last day of every such "pay period," all state employees shall be paid for the preceding semimonthly period or any part thereof for which compensation is due. (b) The provisions of § 8-23-101 to the contrary notwithstanding, the department of human resources and the department of finance and administration may develop a semimonthly pay plan for all officials and employees of state government, with the exception of persons employed by the University of Tennessee and the colleges and universities under the jurisdiction of the state board of regents. However, any pay plan for officials and employees of the legislative branch is subject to approval by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, and any plan for the judicial branch is subject to approval by the presiding judges of the superior courts and the attorney general and reporter. (c) The commissioner of finance and administration is authorized to require that salaries of state employees be paid through direct-deposit procedures in accordance with policies established by the commissioner. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 28, eff. 5/16/2013. Acts 1971, ch. 194, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-2311; Acts 1981, ch. 88, § 1; 2007 , ch. 60.
(a) The "pay period" for state employees shall be semimonthly. On or about the last day of every such "pay period," all state employees shall be paid for the preceding semimonthly period or any part thereof for which compensation is due.
(b) The provisions of § 8-23-101 to the contrary notwithstanding, the department of human resources and the department of finance and administration may develop a semimonthly pay plan for all officials and employees of state government, with the exception of persons employed by the University of Tennessee and the colleges and universities under the jurisdiction of the state board of regents. However, any pay plan for officials and employees of the legislative branch is subject to approval by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, and any plan for the judicial branch is subject to approval by the presiding judges of the superior courts and the attorney general and reporter.
(c) The commissioner of finance and administration is authorized to require that salaries of state employees be paid through direct-deposit procedures in accordance with policies established by the commissioner.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 28, eff. 5/16/2013.
Acts 1971, ch. 194, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-2311; Acts 1981, ch. 88, § 1; 2007 , ch. 60.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-26-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 26 / Section 8-26-102
Expense accounts of judicial officers
Status: in_force

Any person seeking reimbursement for official expenses under § 8-26-101 shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration, or other official upon whom the commissioner's duties may be placed by law, a sworn itemized statement of the amounts necessarily expended by such person in the discharge of such official duties, as granted in § 8-26-101 , and upon the receipt of such verified statement the commissioner shall issue a warrant in reimbursement of such expenses. Acts 1945, ch. 170, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 10748.3; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2503.
Any person seeking reimbursement for official expenses under § 8-26-101 shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration, or other official upon whom the commissioner's duties may be placed by law, a sworn itemized statement of the amounts necessarily expended by such person in the discharge of such official duties, as granted in § 8-26-101 , and upon the receipt of such verified statement the commissioner shall issue a warrant in reimbursement of such expenses.
Acts 1945, ch. 170, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 10748.3; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2503.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-110
Election as to coverage groups
Status: in_force

In the case of coverage groups employed by political subdivisions, who are not participating in any existing retirement plan, the governing body of the political subdivision shall have the right to elect whether or not such coverage groups shall be covered under this chapter. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3810.
In the case of coverage groups employed by political subdivisions, who are not participating in any existing retirement plan, the governing body of the political subdivision shall have the right to elect whether or not such coverage groups shall be covered under this chapter.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3810.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-506 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-506
Discontinuance of insurance program
Status: in_force

Once a county has provided an insurance program under this part, such program may not be discontinued in its entirety unless two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county shall so decide by a vote on such resolution; and then the program may not be discontinued in its entirety until the county employees and officials have been given at least three (3) months' notice. Acts 1961, ch. 139, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3910; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., §§ 8-4109, 8-50-206.
Once a county has provided an insurance program under this part, such program may not be discontinued in its entirety unless two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county shall so decide by a vote on such resolution; and then the program may not be discontinued in its entirety until the county employees and officials have been given at least three (3) months' notice.
Acts 1961, ch. 139, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3910; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., §§ 8-4109, 8-50-206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-9-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 9 / Section 8-9-104
Oath of office
Status: in_force

The coroner shall take an oath to support the constitutions of the United States and of Tennessee, and faithfully to execute the duties of the office. Code 1858, § 378 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 10, § 1); Shan., § 468; Code 1932, § 715; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-904.
The coroner shall take an oath to support the constitutions of the United States and of Tennessee, and faithfully to execute the duties of the office.
Code 1858, § 378 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 10, § 1); Shan., § 468; Code 1932, § 715; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-904.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-301
Representation of state departments and agencies - Supervision of investigations - Office of legal services exempted
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general and reporter, either in person or by assistant, shall represent all offices, departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state now in existence or which may hereafter be created. All legal services required by such offices, departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state shall be rendered by, or under the direction of, the attorney general and reporter. This section shall not prevent the various offices, departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state from employing other attorneys, working solely under the supervision and at the direction of the agency, for the purpose of conducting investigations, advising, consulting, and assisting the office, department, agency, board, commission or instrumentality in the administration of its duties. (b) The attorney general and reporter shall direct and supervise all investigations and litigation necessary to the administration of the duties of the various offices, departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state, and no such entities shall institute any civil proceeding except through the attorney general and reporter. (c) Legal services provided by the office of legal services for the general assembly under title 3, chapter 12, and attorneys employed by such office are exempt from this section. The attorney general and reporter shall not represent such office before the general assembly or any committee thereof, nor shall direct or supervise such office or attorneys employed by such office. Acts 1951, ch. 20, § 1 (Williams, § 642.8); modified; 1961, ch. 56, § 1; 1979, ch. 422, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-623.
(a) The attorney general and reporter, either in person or by assistant, shall represent all offices, departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state now in existence or which may hereafter be created. All legal services required by such offices, departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state shall be rendered by, or under the direction of, the attorney general and reporter. This section shall not prevent the various offices, departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state from employing other attorneys, working solely under the supervision and at the direction of the agency, for the purpose of conducting investigations, advising, consulting, and assisting the office, department, agency, board, commission or instrumentality in the administration of its duties.
(b) The attorney general and reporter shall direct and supervise all investigations and litigation necessary to the administration of the duties of the various offices, departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state, and no such entities shall institute any civil proceeding except through the attorney general and reporter.
(c) Legal services provided by the office of legal services for the general assembly under title 3, chapter 12, and attorneys employed by such office are exempt from this section. The attorney general and reporter shall not represent such office before the general assembly or any committee thereof, nor shall direct or supervise such office or attorneys employed by such office.
Acts 1951, ch. 20, § 1 (Williams, § 642.8); modified; 1961, ch. 56, § 1; 1979, ch. 422, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-623.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-510 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-510
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

(a) Any medical records submitted to, or compiled by, the retirement system pursuant to this part are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as follows: (1) To the extent that the member or the member's legal representative consents to disclosure; (2) To employees of the retirement system for the purpose of determining a member's qualification for disability retirement; (3) To the medical advisors; (4) In compliance with a subpoena or a court order; (5) To other state or federal agencies; provided, that such agencies maintain the same level of confidentiality as that required hereunder; (6) To the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designees for the purpose of an audit of the retirement system; or (7) In any administrative proceeding or court action between the member or the member's legal representative and the retirement system. (b) Nothing contained in this section applies to statistical medical information if such information is not identified with a particular member. Further, nothing contained in this section applies to records concerning the identity of members receiving or applying for disability retirement benefits, to the amount of benefits to which a particular member is or may be entitled to receive, nor to any other nonmedical related information unless such information is made confidential by other statute of this state. Acts 1993, ch. 67, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-36-509 ; Acts 1997, ch. 219, § 7; 2009, ch. 142, § 7.
(a) Any medical records submitted to, or compiled by, the retirement system pursuant to this part are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as follows: (1) To the extent that the member or the member's legal representative consents to disclosure; (2) To employees of the retirement system for the purpose of determining a member's qualification for disability retirement; (3) To the medical advisors; (4) In compliance with a subpoena or a court order; (5) To other state or federal agencies; provided, that such agencies maintain the same level of confidentiality as that required hereunder; (6) To the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designees for the purpose of an audit of the retirement system; or (7) In any administrative proceeding or court action between the member or the member's legal representative and the retirement system.
(1) To the extent that the member or the member's legal representative consents to disclosure;
(2) To employees of the retirement system for the purpose of determining a member's qualification for disability retirement;
(3) To the medical advisors;
(4) In compliance with a subpoena or a court order;
(5) To other state or federal agencies; provided, that such agencies maintain the same level of confidentiality as that required hereunder;
(6) To the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designees for the purpose of an audit of the retirement system; or
(7) In any administrative proceeding or court action between the member or the member's legal representative and the retirement system.
(b) Nothing contained in this section applies to statistical medical information if such information is not identified with a particular member. Further, nothing contained in this section applies to records concerning the identity of members receiving or applying for disability retirement benefits, to the amount of benefits to which a particular member is or may be entitled to receive, nor to any other nonmedical related information unless such information is made confidential by other statute of this state.
Acts 1993, ch. 67, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-36-509 ; Acts 1997, ch. 219, § 7; 2009, ch. 142, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-608 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-608
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 2, eff. 7/1/2021. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 325, s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 325, s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-102
Notice by county clerk of death of officer
Status: in_force

On the death of any senator or representative from this state to the congress of the United States, or of any member of the general assembly, the county clerk of the county in which such officer, at the time of death, resided, shall give notice thereof to the governor; or on the death of the governor, such county clerk shall give notice to the speaker of the senate; and, in case of the death of any other officer, to the officer who is to fill the vacancy. Code 1858, § 798 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 3, § 12); Shan., § 1119; Code 1932, § 1860; Acts 1979, ch. 9, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2802.
On the death of any senator or representative from this state to the congress of the United States, or of any member of the general assembly, the county clerk of the county in which such officer, at the time of death, resided, shall give notice thereof to the governor; or on the death of the governor, such county clerk shall give notice to the speaker of the senate; and, in case of the death of any other officer, to the officer who is to fill the vacancy.
Code 1858, § 798 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 3, § 12); Shan., § 1119; Code 1932, § 1860; Acts 1979, ch. 9, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2802.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-205 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-205
Notification of election or appointment
Status: in_force

The county election council shall notify the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, or the East Tennessee Constables Association, as applicable, within sixty (60) days of election of the constable. Where the constable is appointed by the county legislative body, the county clerk shall notify the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, or the East Tennessee Constables Association, as applicable, within sixty (60) days of appointment of the constable. The council or county clerk shall provide the name of the county constable, the constable's current address, and telephone number. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 667, s 3, eff. 3/18/2022. Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 6; 2004, ch. 655, § 6.
The county election council shall notify the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, or the East Tennessee Constables Association, as applicable, within sixty (60) days of election of the constable. Where the constable is appointed by the county legislative body, the county clerk shall notify the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, or the East Tennessee Constables Association, as applicable, within sixty (60) days of appointment of the constable. The council or county clerk shall provide the name of the county constable, the constable's current address, and telephone number.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 667, s 3, eff. 3/18/2022.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 6; 2004, ch. 655, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-17-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 17 / Section 8-17-101
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the general assembly that the integrity of the processes of local government be secured and protected from abuse. The general assembly recognizes that holding public office and public employment is a public trust and that citizens of Tennessee are entitled to an ethical, accountable and incorruptible government. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 49.
It is the intent of the general assembly that the integrity of the processes of local government be secured and protected from abuse. The general assembly recognizes that holding public office and public employment is a public trust and that citizens of Tennessee are entitled to an ethical, accountable and incorruptible government.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 49.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-317 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-317
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 15, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 2012 , ch. 800, § 38.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 15, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2012 , ch. 800, § 38.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-204 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-204
Amendment or repeal of laws not to diminish or annul acquired rights
Status: in_force

Every provision of chapters 34-37 of this title shall be subject to amendment or repeal by any session of the general assembly; provided, that no such amendment or repeal shall diminish or annul, in any respect, any right acquired by a member or beneficiary under chapters 34-37 of this title. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 17; T.C.A., § 8-3948.
Every provision of chapters 34-37 of this title shall be subject to amendment or repeal by any session of the general assembly; provided, that no such amendment or repeal shall diminish or annul, in any respect, any right acquired by a member or beneficiary under chapters 34-37 of this title.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 17; T.C.A., § 8-3948.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-103
Terms of bond
Status: in_force

The bond shall be in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in counties with a population of less than fifteen thousand (15,000), and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in counties with a population of fifteen thousand (15,000) or more, according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, or in a greater sum as the county legislative body may determine, payable to the state of Tennessee, conditioned on the true and faithful discharge of the duties of the office. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315,s 10, eff. 4/29/2013. Code 1858, § 448 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 13; 1847-1848, ch. 167); Shan., § 560; Code 1932, § 809; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1303.
The bond shall be in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in counties with a population of less than fifteen thousand (15,000), and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in counties with a population of fifteen thousand (15,000) or more, according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, or in a greater sum as the county legislative body may determine, payable to the state of Tennessee, conditioned on the true and faithful discharge of the duties of the office.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315,s 10, eff. 4/29/2013.
Code 1858, § 448 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 13; 1847-1848, ch. 167); Shan., § 560; Code 1932, § 809; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-207 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-207
Computation of retirement benefits under retirement system - Benefits under optional retirement program
Status: in_force

(a) When any eligible employee in an optional retirement program retires with retirement credit in the retirement system, the employee's retirement allowance from the retirement system shall be computed and paid in accordance with chapters 34 - 37 of this title. (b) Employees who elect to participate under the optional retirement program shall be limited to the benefits of such optional retirement program, upon and after retirement. Acts 2015, ch. 118, § 1.
(a) When any eligible employee in an optional retirement program retires with retirement credit in the retirement system, the employee's retirement allowance from the retirement system shall be computed and paid in accordance with chapters 34 - 37 of this title.
(b) Employees who elect to participate under the optional retirement program shall be limited to the benefits of such optional retirement program, upon and after retirement.
Acts 2015, ch. 118, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 44 / Section 8-44-103
Notice of public meetings
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of Regular Meetings. Any such governmental body which holds a meeting previously scheduled by statute, ordinance, or resolution shall give adequate public notice of such meeting. (b) Notice of Special Meetings. Any such governmental body which holds a meeting not previously scheduled by statute, ordinance, or resolution, or for which notice is not already provided by law, shall give adequate public notice of such meeting. (c) The notice requirements of this part are in addition to, and not in substitution of, any other notice required by law. Acts 1974, ch. 442, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-4403.
(a) Notice of Regular Meetings. Any such governmental body which holds a meeting previously scheduled by statute, ordinance, or resolution shall give adequate public notice of such meeting.
(b) Notice of Special Meetings. Any such governmental body which holds a meeting not previously scheduled by statute, ordinance, or resolution, or for which notice is not already provided by law, shall give adequate public notice of such meeting.
(c) The notice requirements of this part are in addition to, and not in substitution of, any other notice required by law.
Acts 1974, ch. 442, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-4403.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-124 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-124
Felony convictions constituting malfeasance in office - Effect on benefits
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No employee or elected or appointed official of the state or any political subdivision thereof shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted in any court of this state of a felony arising out of the employee's or official's employment or official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office. (2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no employee or elected or appointed official of this state or any political subdivision thereof shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted in any state or federal court of a felony arising out of that person's employment or official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office. (3) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, each time a person is elected to a public office of this state or any political subdivision of this state, such person shall, as a condition of such election, be deemed to consent and agree to the forfeiture of such person's retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such person is convicted in any state or federal court of a felony arising out of that person's official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office. Notwithstanding subsection (e) or any other law to the contrary, this subdivision (a)(3) shall apply regardless of the date the person became a member of the public pension system, such person having consented to this subdivision (a)(3) as a condition of such election. (b) Upon initial conviction, or upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, any person subject to this section shall: (1) Have the employee's or official's benefit stopped immediately, if the employee or official is receiving a benefit; and (2) Receive a refund of the accumulated contributions credited to the employee's or official's account, if any, less any benefits received unless the person elected to have a monthly retirement allowance paid upon such person's death in accordance with subsection (f). (c) The employing agency is responsible for immediately notifying the administrator of the retirement system of the conviction of any person subject to this section. (d) In the event the conviction of such person is later overturned in any court and such person is acquitted, or is granted a full pardon, the person shall be restored to all rights, privileges and benefits as if the conviction had never occurred. (e) Subdivision (a)(1) applies only to persons who become members of public pension plans after July 1, 1982. Subdivision (a)(2) applies only to persons who become members of public pension plans on or after May 31, 1993. (f) Any person convicted of a felony as provided in this section may elect, within six (6) months of the person's conviction, to have a monthly retirement allowance paid to whomever that person had designated as beneficiary on file with the retirement system at the time of that person's conviction; provided, that, such beneficiary must have been that person's spouse or child at the time of that person's conviction. The benefits shall be paid to such beneficiary following the person's death and upon meeting all other eligibility requirements applicable to a beneficiary. The amount of any allowance payable hereunder shall be equal to the retirement allowance which would have been payable had the person retired under the survivorship option elected. Acts 1982, ch. 927, § 4; T.C.A. § 8-35-116(b)(1)(E) ; Acts 1993, ch. 508, §§ 1, 2, 5, 6; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 42(a).
(a) (1) No employee or elected or appointed official of the state or any political subdivision thereof shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted in any court of this state of a felony arising out of the employee's or official's employment or official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office. (2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no employee or elected or appointed official of this state or any political subdivision thereof shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted in any state or federal court of a felony arising out of that person's employment or official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office. (3) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, each time a person is elected to a public office of this state or any political subdivision of this state, such person shall, as a condition of such election, be deemed to consent and agree to the forfeiture of such person's retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such person is convicted in any state or federal court of a felony arising out of that person's official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office. Notwithstanding subsection (e) or any other law to the contrary, this subdivision (a)(3) shall apply regardless of the date the person became a member of the public pension system, such person having consented to this subdivision (a)(3) as a condition of such election.
(1) No employee or elected or appointed official of the state or any political subdivision thereof shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted in any court of this state of a felony arising out of the employee's or official's employment or official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office.
(2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no employee or elected or appointed official of this state or any political subdivision thereof shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such employee or official is convicted in any state or federal court of a felony arising out of that person's employment or official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office.
(3) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, each time a person is elected to a public office of this state or any political subdivision of this state, such person shall, as a condition of such election, be deemed to consent and agree to the forfeiture of such person's retirement benefits from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any superseded retirement system or any other public pension system, if such person is convicted in any state or federal court of a felony arising out of that person's official capacity, constituting malfeasance in office. Notwithstanding subsection (e) or any other law to the contrary, this subdivision (a)(3) shall apply regardless of the date the person became a member of the public pension system, such person having consented to this subdivision (a)(3) as a condition of such election.
(b) Upon initial conviction, or upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, any person subject to this section shall: (1) Have the employee's or official's benefit stopped immediately, if the employee or official is receiving a benefit; and (2) Receive a refund of the accumulated contributions credited to the employee's or official's account, if any, less any benefits received unless the person elected to have a monthly retirement allowance paid upon such person's death in accordance with subsection (f).
(1) Have the employee's or official's benefit stopped immediately, if the employee or official is receiving a benefit; and
(2) Receive a refund of the accumulated contributions credited to the employee's or official's account, if any, less any benefits received unless the person elected to have a monthly retirement allowance paid upon such person's death in accordance with subsection (f).
(c) The employing agency is responsible for immediately notifying the administrator of the retirement system of the conviction of any person subject to this section.
(d) In the event the conviction of such person is later overturned in any court and such person is acquitted, or is granted a full pardon, the person shall be restored to all rights, privileges and benefits as if the conviction had never occurred.
(e) Subdivision (a)(1) applies only to persons who become members of public pension plans after July 1, 1982. Subdivision (a)(2) applies only to persons who become members of public pension plans on or after May 31, 1993.
(f) Any person convicted of a felony as provided in this section may elect, within six (6) months of the person's conviction, to have a monthly retirement allowance paid to whomever that person had designated as beneficiary on file with the retirement system at the time of that person's conviction; provided, that, such beneficiary must have been that person's spouse or child at the time of that person's conviction. The benefits shall be paid to such beneficiary following the person's death and upon meeting all other eligibility requirements applicable to a beneficiary. The amount of any allowance payable hereunder shall be equal to the retirement allowance which would have been payable had the person retired under the survivorship option elected.
Acts 1982, ch. 927, § 4; T.C.A. § 8-35-116(b)(1)(E) ; Acts 1993, ch. 508, §§ 1, 2, 5, 6; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 42(a).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-221 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-221
Sheriffs to regulate incarcerations in county jails and to register persons acting as law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff of each county shall establish regulations governing the acceptance of persons, other than state prisoners, for incarceration in the county jail. Except for state prisoners held in the county jail, no person shall be incarcerated in the county jail without the approval of the sheriff, or the sheriff's designee, subject to approval of the court having criminal jurisdiction over the sheriff's jurisdiction, as provided by regulation. (b) Except for duly commissioned state and municipal law enforcement officers, no person shall go armed for law enforcement purposes, carry or display a badge or other card or device purporting to identify that person as an officer of the law, wear any uniform or distinctive clothing purporting to identify that person as an officer of law, or mark any motor vehicle so as to identify it as a law enforcement vehicle, or its driver as a law enforcement officer, without registering each and any of these acts with the sheriff of the county in which such acts take place, and complying with reasonable regulations established by the sheriff to properly and consistently identify all persons in that county exercising law enforcement powers. (c) This section applies only to counties having a population of not less than nine thousand (9,000) nor more than nine thousand one hundred (9,100), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and to counties having a population of not less than seven hundred seventy thousand (770,000) nor more than seven hundred eighty thousand (780,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1980, ch. 917, §§ 2-5; 1988, ch. 791, § 1.
(a) The sheriff of each county shall establish regulations governing the acceptance of persons, other than state prisoners, for incarceration in the county jail. Except for state prisoners held in the county jail, no person shall be incarcerated in the county jail without the approval of the sheriff, or the sheriff's designee, subject to approval of the court having criminal jurisdiction over the sheriff's jurisdiction, as provided by regulation.
(b) Except for duly commissioned state and municipal law enforcement officers, no person shall go armed for law enforcement purposes, carry or display a badge or other card or device purporting to identify that person as an officer of the law, wear any uniform or distinctive clothing purporting to identify that person as an officer of law, or mark any motor vehicle so as to identify it as a law enforcement vehicle, or its driver as a law enforcement officer, without registering each and any of these acts with the sheriff of the county in which such acts take place, and complying with reasonable regulations established by the sheriff to properly and consistently identify all persons in that county exercising law enforcement powers.
(c) This section applies only to counties having a population of not less than nine thousand (9,000) nor more than nine thousand one hundred (9,100), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and to counties having a population of not less than seven hundred seventy thousand (770,000) nor more than seven hundred eighty thousand (780,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1980, ch. 917, §§ 2-5; 1988, ch. 791, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-11-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 8-11-110
Compensation for handling funds
Status: in_force

(a) The compensation of the county trustee for receiving and paying over to the rightful authorities all moneys received shall be six percent (6%) on all sums up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), and four percent (4%) on all sums above ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and up to twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), and a commission of two percent (2%) on all sums above twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). (b) In computing the compensation of trustees, all funds - state, county, school and special - shall be taken and estimated as one, and each shall pay its respective portion of the above commissions on all sums of money received by the trustee for the state and county, respectively. (c) At the time of the settlement with the proper officers of the state and county, and the computation of the trustee's commission on collections, the trustee shall furnish the officers, respectively, with a certified statement from the county mayor, showing the amount actually collected by the trustee and paid over to the proper state and county authorities, respectively, as above provided. (d) The trustee shall not be entitled to any commission on money turned over by the trustee's predecessor in office, or on money borrowed for the use of the county, or received from the proceeds of a sale or sales of bonds. (e) The trustee shall receive one percent (1%) on all moneys collected from county officers on fees and on the school fund received from the state or on money turned over to the trustee by clerks of the courts and other collecting officers. (f) In the event any federal funds for school lunch program purposes are handled by the county trustee, the trustee shall be allowed for the handling of such funds an amount not to exceed one-fourth of one percent (¼%) of such funds handled by the trustee; provided, that such amount shall not be taken from federal funds, but the equivalent thereof shall be paid to the trustee out of either school funds or county general purpose funds as determined by a majority vote of the county legislative body. (g) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section or the law to the contrary, the trustee shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, commission or fee for handling funds paid by the state to the county or to a local education agency for the purpose of funding the employees' social security contribution for teachers. (h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or the law to the contrary, the trustee shall be entitled to collect a different percentage fee than that which is set forth in subsection (a), upon a negotiated basis for the collection of municipal taxes as set out in an approved intergovernmental agreement. Acts 1907, ch. 602, § 72; Shan., § 916a2; Code 1932, § 1621; Acts 1947, ch. 164, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1621; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 67-1412; Acts 1987, ch. 147, § 1; 1991, ch. 119, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
(a) The compensation of the county trustee for receiving and paying over to the rightful authorities all moneys received shall be six percent (6%) on all sums up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), and four percent (4%) on all sums above ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and up to twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), and a commission of two percent (2%) on all sums above twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
(b) In computing the compensation of trustees, all funds - state, county, school and special - shall be taken and estimated as one, and each shall pay its respective portion of the above commissions on all sums of money received by the trustee for the state and county, respectively.
(c) At the time of the settlement with the proper officers of the state and county, and the computation of the trustee's commission on collections, the trustee shall furnish the officers, respectively, with a certified statement from the county mayor, showing the amount actually collected by the trustee and paid over to the proper state and county authorities, respectively, as above provided.
(d) The trustee shall not be entitled to any commission on money turned over by the trustee's predecessor in office, or on money borrowed for the use of the county, or received from the proceeds of a sale or sales of bonds.
(e) The trustee shall receive one percent (1%) on all moneys collected from county officers on fees and on the school fund received from the state or on money turned over to the trustee by clerks of the courts and other collecting officers.
(f) In the event any federal funds for school lunch program purposes are handled by the county trustee, the trustee shall be allowed for the handling of such funds an amount not to exceed one-fourth of one percent (¼%) of such funds handled by the trustee; provided, that such amount shall not be taken from federal funds, but the equivalent thereof shall be paid to the trustee out of either school funds or county general purpose funds as determined by a majority vote of the county legislative body.
(g) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section or the law to the contrary, the trustee shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, commission or fee for handling funds paid by the state to the county or to a local education agency for the purpose of funding the employees' social security contribution for teachers.
(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or the law to the contrary, the trustee shall be entitled to collect a different percentage fee than that which is set forth in subsection (a), upon a negotiated basis for the collection of municipal taxes as set out in an approved intergovernmental agreement.
Acts 1907, ch. 602, § 72; Shan., § 916a2; Code 1932, § 1621; Acts 1947, ch. 164, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1621; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 67-1412; Acts 1987, ch. 147, § 1; 1991, ch. 119, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-605 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-605
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Whenever a vacancy occurs in a position for a correctional officer, the sheriff shall ask the commission for the names and addresses of all eligible persons in accordance with the rules of the commission in order to fill the appointment. Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 5.
Whenever a vacancy occurs in a position for a correctional officer, the sheriff shall ask the commission for the names and addresses of all eligible persons in accordance with the rules of the commission in order to fill the appointment.
Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-501 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-501
Reporting unlawful or unauthorized taking or abuse of public money, property or services - Method of making reports
Status: in_force

(a) Any official of any agency of the state having knowledge that a theft, forgery, credit card fraud, or any other act of unlawful or unauthorized taking, or abuse of, public money, property, or services, or other shortages of public funds has occurred shall report the information immediately to the office of the comptroller of the treasury. (b) The comptroller of the treasury shall have the power to prescribe the method of making the reports. Acts 1963, ch. 88, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-1954; Acts 2010, ch. 784, § 4.
(a) Any official of any agency of the state having knowledge that a theft, forgery, credit card fraud, or any other act of unlawful or unauthorized taking, or abuse of, public money, property, or services, or other shortages of public funds has occurred shall report the information immediately to the office of the comptroller of the treasury.
(b) The comptroller of the treasury shall have the power to prescribe the method of making the reports.
Acts 1963, ch. 88, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-1954; Acts 2010, ch. 784, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-201 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 44 / Section 8-44-201
Labor negotiations between public employee union and state or local government
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other Tennessee law to the contrary, labor negotiations between representatives of public employee unions or associations and representatives of a state or local governmental entity shall be open to the public, whether or not the negotiations by the state or local governmental entity are under the direction of the legislative, executive or judicial branch of government. (b) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require that planning or strategy sessions of either the union committee or the governmental entity committee, meeting separately or with the entity it represents, be open to the public. (c) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to grant recognition rights of any sort. (d) Both sides shall decide jointly and announce in advance of any such labor negotiations where such meetings shall be held. Acts 1979, ch. 41, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4421; Acts 2009, ch. 293, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any other Tennessee law to the contrary, labor negotiations between representatives of public employee unions or associations and representatives of a state or local governmental entity shall be open to the public, whether or not the negotiations by the state or local governmental entity are under the direction of the legislative, executive or judicial branch of government.
(b) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require that planning or strategy sessions of either the union committee or the governmental entity committee, meeting separately or with the entity it represents, be open to the public.
(c) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to grant recognition rights of any sort.
(d) Both sides shall decide jointly and announce in advance of any such labor negotiations where such meetings shall be held.
Acts 1979, ch. 41, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4421; Acts 2009, ch. 293, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-5-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-202
Additional state treasurer during emergency - Appointment
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the additional office of state treasurer to serve during any emergency when the regular state treasurer is incapacitated or disabled because of illness, or other cause, and therefore cannot perform the duties of the office. (b) (1) If the general assembly is not in session when such disability or incapacity on the part of the regular state treasurer occurs, the governor shall appoint a person as state treasurer, charged with the duty of performing the regular duties of the office. Such person shall serve during the emergency or until the time the general assembly shall convene and elect a person to fill the office for the continuance of the emergency. (2) If the general assembly is in session when the regular state treasurer becomes incapacitated or disabled and therefore cannot perform the duties of the office, then the general assembly shall elect the additional state treasurer to serve during the existence of the emergency. Acts 1949, ch. 128, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 219.1 (Williams, § 214.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-515.
(a) There is created the additional office of state treasurer to serve during any emergency when the regular state treasurer is incapacitated or disabled because of illness, or other cause, and therefore cannot perform the duties of the office.
(b) (1) If the general assembly is not in session when such disability or incapacity on the part of the regular state treasurer occurs, the governor shall appoint a person as state treasurer, charged with the duty of performing the regular duties of the office. Such person shall serve during the emergency or until the time the general assembly shall convene and elect a person to fill the office for the continuance of the emergency. (2) If the general assembly is in session when the regular state treasurer becomes incapacitated or disabled and therefore cannot perform the duties of the office, then the general assembly shall elect the additional state treasurer to serve during the existence of the emergency.
(1) If the general assembly is not in session when such disability or incapacity on the part of the regular state treasurer occurs, the governor shall appoint a person as state treasurer, charged with the duty of performing the regular duties of the office. Such person shall serve during the emergency or until the time the general assembly shall convene and elect a person to fill the office for the continuance of the emergency.
(2) If the general assembly is in session when the regular state treasurer becomes incapacitated or disabled and therefore cannot perform the duties of the office, then the general assembly shall elect the additional state treasurer to serve during the existence of the emergency.
Acts 1949, ch. 128, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 219.1 (Williams, § 214.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-515.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-209 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-209
Transfer of accumulated contributions in retirement system to optional retirement program - Effect of transfer
Status: in_force

Any employee participating in an optional retirement program whose benefits are limited to those of that program pursuant to § 8-25-207 , may authorize the transfer of the employee's accumulated contributions deposited with the retirement system to such optional retirement program upon request made to the retirement system. Such transfer shall be made within ninety (90) days of the retirement system's receipt of the request, and shall be considered to be a withdrawal of accumulated contributions and shall terminate membership in the retirement system, in accordance with § 8-35-104 . Any such transfer constitutes a waiver of all rights in the retirement system and may not be redeposited with the retirement system pursuant to § 8-37-214 . Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 1, eff. 4/27/2016. Acts 2015 , ch. 118, § 1.
Any employee participating in an optional retirement program whose benefits are limited to those of that program pursuant to § 8-25-207 , may authorize the transfer of the employee's accumulated contributions deposited with the retirement system to such optional retirement program upon request made to the retirement system. Such transfer shall be made within ninety (90) days of the retirement system's receipt of the request, and shall be considered to be a withdrawal of accumulated contributions and shall terminate membership in the retirement system, in accordance with § 8-35-104 . Any such transfer constitutes a waiver of all rights in the retirement system and may not be redeposited with the retirement system pursuant to § 8-37-214 .
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Acts 2015 , ch. 118, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-18-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 18 / Section 8-18-101
Eligibility to hold office
Status: in_force

All persons eighteen (18) years of age or older who are citizens of the United States and of this state, and have been inhabitants of the state, county, district, or circuit for the period required by the constitution and laws of the state, are qualified to hold office under the authority of this state except: (1) Those who have been convicted of offering or giving a bribe, or any other offense declared infamous under § 40-20-112 , unless restored to citizenship under title 40, chapter 29; except those who have been convicted of an infamous crime if the offense was committed in the person's official capacity or involved the duties of the person's office, in which case the person shall forever be disqualified from holding office; (2) Those against whom there is a judgment unpaid for any moneys received by them, in any official capacity, due to the United States, to this state, or any county of this state; (3) Those who are defaulters to the treasury at the time of the election, and the election of any such person shall be void; (4) Soldiers, sailors, marines, or airmen in the regular army or navy or air force of the United States; and (5) Members of congress, and persons holding any office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state of the union, or under the United States. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 281, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019. Code 1858, § 748 (deriv. Const., 1834, art. 2, § 10; art. 6, § 7; art. 9, § 3; art. 10, § 3; Acts 1843-1844, ch. 197, § 2); Shan., § 1069; mod. Code 1932, § 1812; modified; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; Acts 1973, ch. 76, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §8-1801; Acts 1980, ch. 453, § 1; 1989, ch. 320, § 1; 1993, ch. 373, § 1.
All persons eighteen (18) years of age or older who are citizens of the United States and of this state, and have been inhabitants of the state, county, district, or circuit for the period required by the constitution and laws of the state, are qualified to hold office under the authority of this state except:
(1) Those who have been convicted of offering or giving a bribe, or any other offense declared infamous under § 40-20-112 , unless restored to citizenship under title 40, chapter 29; except those who have been convicted of an infamous crime if the offense was committed in the person's official capacity or involved the duties of the person's office, in which case the person shall forever be disqualified from holding office;
(2) Those against whom there is a judgment unpaid for any moneys received by them, in any official capacity, due to the United States, to this state, or any county of this state;
(3) Those who are defaulters to the treasury at the time of the election, and the election of any such person shall be void;
(4) Soldiers, sailors, marines, or airmen in the regular army or navy or air force of the United States; and
(5) Members of congress, and persons holding any office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state of the union, or under the United States.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 281, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Code 1858, § 748 (deriv. Const., 1834, art. 2, § 10; art. 6, § 7; art. 9, § 3; art. 10, § 3; Acts 1843-1844, ch. 197, § 2); Shan., § 1069; mod. Code 1932, § 1812; modified; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; Acts 1973, ch. 76, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §8-1801; Acts 1980, ch. 453, § 1; 1989, ch. 320, § 1; 1993, ch. 373, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-408 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-408
Chair - Personnel officer as keeper of department records and secretary of board
Status: in_force

The county mayor shall designate, from the three (3) members thus selected, a chair of the board. The sheriff shall appoint from among the sheriff's employees a personnel officer, who shall be the keeper of the sheriff's departmental records, and also shall serve as secretary of the civil service board. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-847; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
The county mayor shall designate, from the three (3) members thus selected, a chair of the board. The sheriff shall appoint from among the sheriff's employees a personnel officer, who shall be the keeper of the sheriff's departmental records, and also shall serve as secretary of the civil service board.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-847; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-301
Source of funds
Status: in_force

(a) The state accumulation fund shall be the fund in which shall be accumulated: (1) All reserves for the payment of all state annuities payable from contributions made by employers; (2) Any amounts transferred thereto from a superseded system; (3) The amounts transferred from the members' fund; and (4) The amount of the penalty assessed against the employer; and from which shall be paid all costs of administering the retirement system, and all retirement allowances and other benefits payable under the retirement system other than those payable from the members' fund. (b) The total amount payable to the state accumulation fund in each year on account of each member classification shall not be less than the sum of the normal contribution rate and the accrued liability contribution rate, multiplied by the total compensation earnable by all members in such classification for each year, plus the amount determined as the cost-of-living contribution. (c) Until the completion of the first actuarial valuation, the normal contribution rate and the accrued liability contribution rate shall be set at such percentages of the earnable compensation of members as the actuary shall recommend and the board of trustees shall approve. (d) The assets accumulated in the state accumulation fund on behalf of kindergarten through twelfth (K-12) grade teachers shall be used exclusively for the benefit of such teachers. The assets accumulated in the state accumulation fund on behalf of state employees, including the employees of public institutions of higher education, shall be used exclusively for the benefit of such employees. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,s 41, eff. 4/10/2014. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; 1974, ch. 788, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2); Acts 1994, ch. 958, § 3.
(a) The state accumulation fund shall be the fund in which shall be accumulated: (1) All reserves for the payment of all state annuities payable from contributions made by employers; (2) Any amounts transferred thereto from a superseded system; (3) The amounts transferred from the members' fund; and (4) The amount of the penalty assessed against the employer; and from which shall be paid all costs of administering the retirement system, and all retirement allowances and other benefits payable under the retirement system other than those payable from the members' fund.
(1) All reserves for the payment of all state annuities payable from contributions made by employers;
(2) Any amounts transferred thereto from a superseded system;
(3) The amounts transferred from the members' fund; and
(4) The amount of the penalty assessed against the employer; and from which shall be paid all costs of administering the retirement system, and all retirement allowances and other benefits payable under the retirement system other than those payable from the members' fund.
and from which shall be paid all costs of administering the retirement system, and all retirement allowances and other benefits payable under the retirement system other than those payable from the members' fund.
(b) The total amount payable to the state accumulation fund in each year on account of each member classification shall not be less than the sum of the normal contribution rate and the accrued liability contribution rate, multiplied by the total compensation earnable by all members in such classification for each year, plus the amount determined as the cost-of-living contribution.
(c) Until the completion of the first actuarial valuation, the normal contribution rate and the accrued liability contribution rate shall be set at such percentages of the earnable compensation of members as the actuary shall recommend and the board of trustees shall approve.
(d) The assets accumulated in the state accumulation fund on behalf of kindergarten through twelfth (K-12) grade teachers shall be used exclusively for the benefit of such teachers. The assets accumulated in the state accumulation fund on behalf of state employees, including the employees of public institutions of higher education, shall be used exclusively for the benefit of such employees.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,s 41, eff. 4/10/2014.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; 1974, ch. 788, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2); Acts 1994, ch. 958, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-103
Transmittal of resignation of governor
Status: in_force

The governor, if the governor resigns during the session of the general assembly, shall transmit the governor's resignation to the speaker of the senate; otherwise, to the secretary of state, who shall notify the speaker of the senate. Code 1858, § 799; Shan., § 1120; Code 1932, § 1861; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2803.
The governor, if the governor resigns during the session of the general assembly, shall transmit the governor's resignation to the speaker of the senate; otherwise, to the secretary of state, who shall notify the speaker of the senate.
Code 1858, § 799; Shan., § 1120; Code 1932, § 1861; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2803.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-213 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-213
Conservator of peace - Summoning posse
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff and the sheriff's deputies are conservators of the peace, and it is the sheriff's duty to suppress all affrays, riots, routs, unlawful assemblies, insurrections, or other breaches of the peace, detect and prevent crime, arrest any person lawfully, execute process of law, and patrol the roads of the county. (b) The sheriff shall furnish the necessary deputies to carry out the duties set forth in subsection (a), and, if necessary, may summon to the sheriff's aid as many of the inhabitants of the county as the sheriff thinks proper. Code 1858, § 362; Shan., § 452; Code 1932, § 699; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-822; Acts 2005, ch. 142, § 1.
(a) The sheriff and the sheriff's deputies are conservators of the peace, and it is the sheriff's duty to suppress all affrays, riots, routs, unlawful assemblies, insurrections, or other breaches of the peace, detect and prevent crime, arrest any person lawfully, execute process of law, and patrol the roads of the county.
(b) The sheriff shall furnish the necessary deputies to carry out the duties set forth in subsection (a), and, if necessary, may summon to the sheriff's aid as many of the inhabitants of the county as the sheriff thinks proper.
Code 1858, § 362; Shan., § 452; Code 1932, § 699; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-822; Acts 2005, ch. 142, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-205 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-205
County payments to assistant district attorneys general and criminal investigators unaffected
Status: in_force

This part shall not affect any salaries and compensation paid by any county to the several assistant district attorneys general and/or criminal investigators, nor any laws authorizing such salaries and compensation. Acts 1957, ch. 184, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-712.
This part shall not affect any salaries and compensation paid by any county to the several assistant district attorneys general and/or criminal investigators, nor any laws authorizing such salaries and compensation.
Acts 1957, ch. 184, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-712.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-116 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-116
Appropriations for contributions and administrative costs
Status: in_force

The general assembly shall make appropriations sufficient to provide contributions and administrative costs in accordance with §§ 8-38-105 - 8-38-114 [see the Compiler's Notes] on behalf of state employees and teachers. Effective July 1, 1992, each local education agency shall provide for any increased amounts needed for its teachers, above the amount funded by the state for fiscal year 1991-1992, from funds appropriated for the Tennessee investment in student achievement formula (TISA). Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 94, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 6 (Williams, § 1034.69); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3816; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 11; 1992, ch. 535, § 46.
The general assembly shall make appropriations sufficient to provide contributions and administrative costs in accordance with §§ 8-38-105 - 8-38-114 [see the Compiler's Notes] on behalf of state employees and teachers. Effective July 1, 1992, each local education agency shall provide for any increased amounts needed for its teachers, above the amount funded by the state for fiscal year 1991-1992, from funds appropriated for the Tennessee investment in student achievement formula (TISA).
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 966, s 94, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 6 (Williams, § 1034.69); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3816; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 11; 1992, ch. 535, § 46.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-315 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-315
Employee suspension for disciplinary purposes
Status: in_force

An appointing authority may suspend without pay an employee, for disciplinary purposes, for such length of time as the authority considers appropriate, not exceeding thirty (30) days in any twelve-month period. With the approval of the commissioner, an employee may be suspended for a longer period pending the appeal or the processing of an appeal in accordance with this chapter. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 36.
An appointing authority may suspend without pay an employee, for disciplinary purposes, for such length of time as the authority considers appropriate, not exceeding thirty (30) days in any twelve-month period. With the approval of the commissioner, an employee may be suspended for a longer period pending the appeal or the processing of an appeal in accordance with this chapter.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 36.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-123 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-123
Appeal
Status: in_force

Either party may appeal from the final judgment or decree, but such appeal shall not operate to suspend or vacate the judgment or decree, but the same shall remain in full force until vacated, reversed, or modified. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 9; Shan., § 1135a15; Code 1932, § 1891; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2723; Acts 1981, ch. 449, § 2; 1992, ch. 952, § 3.
Either party may appeal from the final judgment or decree, but such appeal shall not operate to suspend or vacate the judgment or decree, but the same shall remain in full force until vacated, reversed, or modified.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 9; Shan., § 1135a15; Code 1932, § 1891; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2723; Acts 1981, ch. 449, § 2; 1992, ch. 952, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-101
Districts
Status: in_force

Each judicial district shall constitute a district attorney general's district. Code 1858, § 124 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 28, § 1); Shan., § 220; mod. Code 1932, § 160; Acts 1963, ch. 334, § 1; 1965, ch. 301, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-701; Acts 1984, ch. 931, § 16.
Each judicial district shall constitute a district attorney general's district.
Code 1858, § 124 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 28, § 1); Shan., § 220; mod. Code 1932, § 160; Acts 1963, ch. 334, § 1; 1965, ch. 301, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-701; Acts 1984, ch. 931, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-31-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 31 / Section 8-31-107
Special school house parents excepted
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to spouses serving together as house parents at any of the state's special schools. Acts 1980, ch. 789, § 7.
This chapter does not apply to spouses serving together as house parents at any of the state's special schools.
Acts 1980, ch. 789, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-49-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 49 / Section 8-49-101
Delivery to successor required
Status: in_force

In all cases in which it is not otherwise expressly provided, when any office is vacated, all books, papers, property and moneys belonging or appertaining to such office, shall, on demand, be delivered over to the qualified successor. Every person knowingly and willfully violating this section commits a Class C misdemeanor. Code 1858, § 805; Shan., § 1126; Code 1932, § 1867; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2901; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
In all cases in which it is not otherwise expressly provided, when any office is vacated, all books, papers, property and moneys belonging or appertaining to such office, shall, on demand, be delivered over to the qualified successor. Every person knowingly and willfully violating this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Code 1858, § 805; Shan., § 1126; Code 1932, § 1867; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2901; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-208 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-208
Salary of temporary officer
Status: in_force

(a) The person filling an office temporarily under authority of this part shall be entitled to and shall receive the salary attached to the office, payable out of the funds provided for that purpose. (b) The person shall discharge the duties of the office and be clothed with all the power and authority of the regular officer in whose place the person is serving, and be entitled to the same privileges and emoluments as the regular officer. Acts 1943, ch. 4, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1866.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2817.
(a) The person filling an office temporarily under authority of this part shall be entitled to and shall receive the salary attached to the office, payable out of the funds provided for that purpose.
(b) The person shall discharge the duties of the office and be clothed with all the power and authority of the regular officer in whose place the person is serving, and be entitled to the same privileges and emoluments as the regular officer.
Acts 1943, ch. 4, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1866.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2817.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-505 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-505
Enforcement powers
Status: in_force

(a) The ethics commission has the jurisdiction to administer and enforce the provisions of this part concerning disclosure statements of conflicts of interest. This enforcement power includes the full range of powers and penalties and procedures established in title 3, chapter 6. (b) It is the intent of the general assembly that the sanctions provided in this section are the civil penalties enacted into law by § 3-6-205 . Acts 1972, ch. 843, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-4129; Acts 1989, ch. 585, § 29; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1990, ch. 943, §§ 1, 2; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 40; 2009 , ch. 556, § 25.
(a) The ethics commission has the jurisdiction to administer and enforce the provisions of this part concerning disclosure statements of conflicts of interest. This enforcement power includes the full range of powers and penalties and procedures established in title 3, chapter 6.
(b) It is the intent of the general assembly that the sanctions provided in this section are the civil penalties enacted into law by § 3-6-205 .
Acts 1972, ch. 843, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-4129; Acts 1989, ch. 585, § 29; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1990, ch. 943, §§ 1, 2; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 40; 2009 , ch. 556, § 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-110
Indictment of register for failure to perform duties - Civil liability
Status: in_force

Upon failure to perform any official duties, the register may be indicted for a Class C misdemeanor and the register and the register's sureties shall be civilly responsible to any person injured by the failure. Code 1858, § 456; Acts 1871, ch. 85, § 2; Shan., § 570; mod. Code 1932, § 825; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1310; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Upon failure to perform any official duties, the register may be indicted for a Class C misdemeanor and the register and the register's sureties shall be civilly responsible to any person injured by the failure.
Code 1858, § 456; Acts 1871, ch. 85, § 2; Shan., § 570; mod. Code 1932, § 825; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1310; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-901 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-901
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Hybrid Retirement Plan for State Employees and Teachers." Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Hybrid Retirement Plan for State Employees and Teachers."
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259,s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-402 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-402
Reasonable use of public buildings
Status: in_force

All officers and employees of the state and of municipalities and political subdivisions of the state shall allow the department the reasonable use of public buildings under their control for conducting an assessment, hearing or investigation authorized by this part or part 3 of this chapter. The department shall pay to a municipality or political subdivision the reasonable cost of any such facilities furnished by it. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 43.
All officers and employees of the state and of municipalities and political subdivisions of the state shall allow the department the reasonable use of public buildings under their control for conducting an assessment, hearing or investigation authorized by this part or part 3 of this chapter. The department shall pay to a municipality or political subdivision the reasonable cost of any such facilities furnished by it.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 43.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-215 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-215
Closing of unsettled business
Status: in_force

The sheriff is allowed two (2) years from the time of going out of office to close unsettled business, with all the power and subject to all the limitations and restrictions of the actual sheriff. Code 1858, § 369 (deriv. Acts 1811, ch. 49, § 1); Shan., § 459; Code 1932, § 706; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-824.
The sheriff is allowed two (2) years from the time of going out of office to close unsettled business, with all the power and subject to all the limitations and restrictions of the actual sheriff.
Code 1858, § 369 (deriv. Acts 1811, ch. 49, § 1); Shan., § 459; Code 1932, § 706; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-824.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-31-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 31 / Section 8-31-106
Conflicting nepotism policies prohibited
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be applied uniformly and shall constitute the nepotism policy of each governmental entity. No such governmental entity shall adopt a nepotism policy which conflicts with this chapter. Acts 1980, ch. 789, § 6.
This chapter shall be applied uniformly and shall constitute the nepotism policy of each governmental entity. No such governmental entity shall adopt a nepotism policy which conflicts with this chapter.
Acts 1980, ch. 789, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-206 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-206
Approval required for classification title - Use of working job titles
Status: in_force

No person shall be appointed to or employed in a position in the preferred service under a classification title that has not been approved by the commissioner as appropriate to the duties to be performed. Nothing in this section prohibits the use of working job titles assigned by the appointing authority. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 15.
No person shall be appointed to or employed in a position in the preferred service under a classification title that has not been approved by the commissioner as appropriate to the duties to be performed. Nothing in this section prohibits the use of working job titles assigned by the appointing authority.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-402 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-402
Local approval required
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this part shall be local in effect and shall become effective in a particular county upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body approving this law. (b) On or after June 9, 2010, § 8-8-419(a)(2) shall apply in any particular county which has adopted or which after June 9, 2010, makes this part applicable to such county, and shall also apply in any other county, notwithstanding any private act, resolution, personnel policy or charter provision to the contrary, which has adopted or which adopts a sheriff's civil service law. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 8-841; Acts 2010 , ch. 1025, § 2.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this part shall be local in effect and shall become effective in a particular county upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body approving this law.
(b) On or after June 9, 2010, § 8-8-419(a)(2) shall apply in any particular county which has adopted or which after June 9, 2010, makes this part applicable to such county, and shall also apply in any other county, notwithstanding any private act, resolution, personnel policy or charter provision to the contrary, which has adopted or which adopts a sheriff's civil service law.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 8-841; Acts 2010 , ch. 1025, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-235 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-235
Attorneys employed as criminal investigators on July 1, 1994
Status: in_force

No salary or level of compensation shall be reduced by §§ 8-7-225 - 8-7-235 for any assistant district attorney general who is employed in the position of criminal investigator for the district attorneys general on July 1, 1994. Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 11.
No salary or level of compensation shall be reduced by §§ 8-7-225 - 8-7-235 for any assistant district attorney general who is employed in the position of criminal investigator for the district attorneys general on July 1, 1994.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-306 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-306
Executive director - Office and supplies
Status: in_force

The executive director shall be provided with suitable office space in the supreme court building or other convenient and suitable office space and with all office equipment and supplies necessary to perform the duties of the office. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 22; 1996, ch. 610, § 4.
The executive director shall be provided with suitable office space in the supreme court building or other convenient and suitable office space and with all office equipment and supplies necessary to perform the duties of the office.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 22; 1996, ch. 610, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-207 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-207
Investigations - Request of aid from other state agencies
Status: in_force

The comptroller of the treasury may, whenever deeming such aid necessary, request the aid of any and all agencies of the state in investigation of alleged irregularities or discrepancies involving state revenue or state funds. Acts 1963, ch. 77, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-423; T.C.A., § 8-418.
The comptroller of the treasury may, whenever deeming such aid necessary, request the aid of any and all agencies of the state in investigation of alleged irregularities or discrepancies involving state revenue or state funds.
Acts 1963, ch. 77, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-423; T.C.A., § 8-418.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-302 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-302
Suits against counties for wrongs of deputies - Timing
Status: in_force

(a) Anyone incurring any wrong, injury, loss, damage or expense resulting from any act or failure to act on the part of any deputy appointed by the sheriff may bring suit against the county in which the sheriff serves; provided, that the deputy is, at the time of such occurrence, acting by virtue of or under color of the office. (b) Notwithstanding § 28-1-105 , an action brought pursuant to subsection (a) must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action accrued. (c) (1) The county has sixty (60) days in which to answer or otherwise respond to any action brought pursuant to subsection (a). (2) If, at the end of the sixty-day period, the county has failed to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint, the county shall not be in default but rather is deemed to have denied the material, well pleaded factual allegations of the complaint. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 451, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1972, ch. 800, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-833.
(a) Anyone incurring any wrong, injury, loss, damage or expense resulting from any act or failure to act on the part of any deputy appointed by the sheriff may bring suit against the county in which the sheriff serves; provided, that the deputy is, at the time of such occurrence, acting by virtue of or under color of the office.
(b) Notwithstanding § 28-1-105 , an action brought pursuant to subsection (a) must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action accrued.
(c) (1) The county has sixty (60) days in which to answer or otherwise respond to any action brought pursuant to subsection (a). (2) If, at the end of the sixty-day period, the county has failed to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint, the county shall not be in default but rather is deemed to have denied the material, well pleaded factual allegations of the complaint.
(1) The county has sixty (60) days in which to answer or otherwise respond to any action brought pursuant to subsection (a).
(2) If, at the end of the sixty-day period, the county has failed to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint, the county shall not be in default but rather is deemed to have denied the material, well pleaded factual allegations of the complaint.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 451, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1972, ch. 800, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-833.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-415 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-415
Obligation of additional bond
Status: in_force

Every such additional bond, approved and filed as provided in §§ 8-19-409 - 8-19-419, is binding on the obligors from the time of its approval, and subjects them to the same liabilities, proceedings, and remedies as are provided in relation to the first official bond of such officer. Code 1858, § 791; Shan., § 1112; Code 1932, § 1854; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1949.
Every such additional bond, approved and filed as provided in §§ 8-19-409 - 8-19-419, is binding on the obligors from the time of its approval, and subjects them to the same liabilities, proceedings, and remedies as are provided in relation to the first official bond of such officer.
Code 1858, § 791; Shan., § 1112; Code 1932, § 1854; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1949.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-108
Personnel - State employees
Status: in_force

The personnel of the public defender system shall be state employees, entitled to all state employee benefit programs. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 7.
The personnel of the public defender system shall be state employees, entitled to all state employee benefit programs.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-102
Resolution of disputes regarding eligibility and enrollment for plans and benefit structure - Appeals regarding voluntary benefits
Status: in_force

(a) The committees may delegate to a subcommittee or to the division of benefits administration the ability to resolve disputes regarding eligibility and enrollment for the plans and the benefit structure of the plans administered by those committees. Appellants shall be allowed to review the files regarding their appeals and to submit a written statement in support of the appeal. The disclosure of records related to appeals is subject to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ( 42 U.S.C. § 1320d et seq.) and other federal and state confidentiality laws. (b) Appeals regarding voluntary benefits as defined in § 8-27-104 are the responsibility of the contractors providing those benefits. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 1, eff. 5/18/2015. Acts 1976, ch. 804, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-4506; Acts 1990, ch. 776, § 3; 1991, ch. 128, § 1; 1997 , ch. 513, § 1; 1999, ch. 116, § 1; 2004, ch. 824, § 1; 2009 , ch. 502, § 1.
(a) The committees may delegate to a subcommittee or to the division of benefits administration the ability to resolve disputes regarding eligibility and enrollment for the plans and the benefit structure of the plans administered by those committees. Appellants shall be allowed to review the files regarding their appeals and to submit a written statement in support of the appeal. The disclosure of records related to appeals is subject to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ( 42 U.S.C. § 1320d et seq.) and other federal and state confidentiality laws.
(b) Appeals regarding voluntary benefits as defined in § 8-27-104 are the responsibility of the contractors providing those benefits.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
Acts 1976, ch. 804, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-4506; Acts 1990, ch. 776, § 3; 1991, ch. 128, § 1; 1997 , ch. 513, § 1; 1999, ch. 116, § 1; 2004, ch. 824, § 1; 2009 , ch. 502, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-102
Legal department - Offices
Status: in_force

There is created a legal department of the state, of which the attorney general and reporter shall be the executive head, and who, with assistants, shall constitute such department. The department shall maintain offices at Nashville, which shall be furnished and provided by the state under the supervision of the department of finance and administration. Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, § 9950; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-602.
There is created a legal department of the state, of which the attorney general and reporter shall be the executive head, and who, with assistants, shall constitute such department. The department shall maintain offices at Nashville, which shall be furnished and provided by the state under the supervision of the department of finance and administration.
Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, § 9950; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-602.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-902 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-902
Plan document contents - SPD contents
Status: in_force

(a) The plan document must include: (1) The name of the plan administrator and the designation of any named fiduciaries other than the plan administrator under the claims procedure for deciding benefit appeals; (2) A description of the benefits provided; (3) The standard of review for benefit decisions; (4) Who is eligible to participate, which includes designating classes of employees, establishing an employment waiting period prior to eligibility for plan participation, designating the hours per week an employee must work in order to be eligible for plan participation, and establishing tiers of coverage; (5) How much the primary insured must pay towards the cost of each tier of coverage; (6) The plan sponsor's amendment and termination rights and procedures and how plan assets will be distributed if the plan is terminated; (7) Rules restricting and regulating the use of personal health information (PHI), if the plan sponsor uses PHI; (8) Subrogation, reimbursement, coordination of benefits, and offset provisions; (9) Procedures for allocating and designating administrative duties to a TPA or committee; (10) To the extent the plan has assets, the manner in which it is funded; (11) Information regarding COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ( 42 U.S.C. § 300bb-1 et seq.)), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. § 1320d et seq.)), and other federal mandates; (12) Preexisting condition exclusions; (13) Special enrollment rules; (14) Mental health parity; (15) Coverage for adopted children and domestic partners; (16) Qualified medical support orders; and (17) Minimum hospital stays following childbirth. (b) The summary plan description must include, at a minimum: (1) A summary description of all benefits and costs to insureds under the plan, including co-pays, deductibles, and premiums for different tiers of coverage, if applicable; (2) A list of eligible plan participants; (3) Contact information for the administrator; (4) Contact information for the sponsor; (5) A mailing address for each type of notice required by this part; and (6) A copy of any forms required by the plan or by this part. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
(a) The plan document must include: (1) The name of the plan administrator and the designation of any named fiduciaries other than the plan administrator under the claims procedure for deciding benefit appeals; (2) A description of the benefits provided; (3) The standard of review for benefit decisions; (4) Who is eligible to participate, which includes designating classes of employees, establishing an employment waiting period prior to eligibility for plan participation, designating the hours per week an employee must work in order to be eligible for plan participation, and establishing tiers of coverage; (5) How much the primary insured must pay towards the cost of each tier of coverage; (6) The plan sponsor's amendment and termination rights and procedures and how plan assets will be distributed if the plan is terminated; (7) Rules restricting and regulating the use of personal health information (PHI), if the plan sponsor uses PHI; (8) Subrogation, reimbursement, coordination of benefits, and offset provisions; (9) Procedures for allocating and designating administrative duties to a TPA or committee; (10) To the extent the plan has assets, the manner in which it is funded; (11) Information regarding COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ( 42 U.S.C. § 300bb-1 et seq.)), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. § 1320d et seq.)), and other federal mandates; (12) Preexisting condition exclusions; (13) Special enrollment rules; (14) Mental health parity; (15) Coverage for adopted children and domestic partners; (16) Qualified medical support orders; and (17) Minimum hospital stays following childbirth.
(1) The name of the plan administrator and the designation of any named fiduciaries other than the plan administrator under the claims procedure for deciding benefit appeals;
(2) A description of the benefits provided;
(3) The standard of review for benefit decisions;
(4) Who is eligible to participate, which includes designating classes of employees, establishing an employment waiting period prior to eligibility for plan participation, designating the hours per week an employee must work in order to be eligible for plan participation, and establishing tiers of coverage;
(5) How much the primary insured must pay towards the cost of each tier of coverage;
(6) The plan sponsor's amendment and termination rights and procedures and how plan assets will be distributed if the plan is terminated;
(7) Rules restricting and regulating the use of personal health information (PHI), if the plan sponsor uses PHI;
(8) Subrogation, reimbursement, coordination of benefits, and offset provisions;
(9) Procedures for allocating and designating administrative duties to a TPA or committee;
(10) To the extent the plan has assets, the manner in which it is funded;
(11) Information regarding COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ( 42 U.S.C. § 300bb-1 et seq.)), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. § 1320d et seq.)), and other federal mandates;
(12) Preexisting condition exclusions;
(13) Special enrollment rules;
(14) Mental health parity;
(15) Coverage for adopted children and domestic partners;
(16) Qualified medical support orders; and
(17) Minimum hospital stays following childbirth.
(b) The summary plan description must include, at a minimum: (1) A summary description of all benefits and costs to insureds under the plan, including co-pays, deductibles, and premiums for different tiers of coverage, if applicable; (2) A list of eligible plan participants; (3) Contact information for the administrator; (4) Contact information for the sponsor; (5) A mailing address for each type of notice required by this part; and (6) A copy of any forms required by the plan or by this part.
(1) A summary description of all benefits and costs to insureds under the plan, including co-pays, deductibles, and premiums for different tiers of coverage, if applicable;
(2) A list of eligible plan participants;
(3) Contact information for the administrator;
(4) Contact information for the sponsor;
(5) A mailing address for each type of notice required by this part; and
(6) A copy of any forms required by the plan or by this part.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-202
Application for retirement - Use of electronic means
Status: in_force

Any eligible member may retire on a service retirement allowance subsequent to receipt by the board of trustees of an application filed by the member through such medium as shall be prescribed by the state treasurer. At such time designated by the state treasurer, the retirement system may require the use of an electronic medium for the submission of service retirement applications. The director of the retirement system may waive the requirement to submit such application by electronic means for any member who demonstrates in writing that compliance would cause undue hardship to the member as determined by the director of the retirement system. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 381,s 5, eff. 5/10/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1973, ch. 347, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3905(a).
Any eligible member may retire on a service retirement allowance subsequent to receipt by the board of trustees of an application filed by the member through such medium as shall be prescribed by the state treasurer. At such time designated by the state treasurer, the retirement system may require the use of an electronic medium for the submission of service retirement applications. The director of the retirement system may waive the requirement to submit such application by electronic means for any member who demonstrates in writing that compliance would cause undue hardship to the member as determined by the director of the retirement system.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 381,s 5, eff. 5/10/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1973, ch. 347, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3905(a).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-20-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 20 / Section 8-20-104
Decree - Modification
Status: in_force

The order of the court shall be spread upon the minutes of the court, as in the case of other judgments and decrees, and the petition and answer thereto shall be docketed, filed, and kept as permanent records of the court. The order or decree fixing the number of deputies and salaries may be changed or modified by increasing or decreasing the number of deputies and the salaries paid each, from time to time, upon application made in the manner above provided; or any such officers without such formal application may decrease either the number of deputies or assistants and the salaries of any of them where the facts justify such course. Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 6428a44; Code 1932, §10732; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2004.
The order of the court shall be spread upon the minutes of the court, as in the case of other judgments and decrees, and the petition and answer thereto shall be docketed, filed, and kept as permanent records of the court. The order or decree fixing the number of deputies and salaries may be changed or modified by increasing or decreasing the number of deputies and the salaries paid each, from time to time, upon application made in the manner above provided; or any such officers without such formal application may decrease either the number of deputies or assistants and the salaries of any of them where the facts justify such course.
Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 6428a44; Code 1932, §10732; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2004.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-102
Oath of office - Bond
Status: in_force

Before entering into the duties of the office, the county surveyor shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county surveyor shall execute an official bond in an amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or such greater amount as the county legislative body by resolution may determine. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 10, eff. 7/1/2023. Code 1858, §§ 436, 437 (deriv. Acts 1823, ch. 49, § 8; 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Shan., §§ 532, 533; Code 1932, §§ 784, 785; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1202; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 11.
Before entering into the duties of the office, the county surveyor shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county surveyor shall execute an official bond in an amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or such greater amount as the county legislative body by resolution may determine. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 10, eff. 7/1/2023.
Code 1858, §§ 436, 437 (deriv. Acts 1823, ch. 49, § 8; 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Shan., §§ 532, 533; Code 1932, §§ 784, 785; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1202; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-404 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-404
Physicians employed for special cases
Status: in_force

If required, other physicians may be employed to report on special cases. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3927.
If required, other physicians may be employed to report on special cases.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3927.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-301
Vacancy in office
Status: in_force

If the comptroller of the treasury dies, resigns, or is, from any cause, disabled from performing the duties of office, the governor shall appoint some person well qualified to act in the comptroller of the treasury's stead, who shall take the same oaths, give the same bonds, in the same manner, be liable to the same penalties and receive the same salary and allowances as the regular comptroller of the treasury. Code 1858, § 204 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 22); Shan., § 254; Code 1932, § 198; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-412; T.C.A., § 8-420.
If the comptroller of the treasury dies, resigns, or is, from any cause, disabled from performing the duties of office, the governor shall appoint some person well qualified to act in the comptroller of the treasury's stead, who shall take the same oaths, give the same bonds, in the same manner, be liable to the same penalties and receive the same salary and allowances as the regular comptroller of the treasury.
Code 1858, § 204 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 22); Shan., § 254; Code 1932, § 198; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-412; T.C.A., § 8-420.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-604 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-604
Authorized use of funds
Status: in_force

Such funding shall be used solely for the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the office of district attorney general, and the orderly management and operation of same, and not to supplement the pay of any district attorney general. Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 4.
Such funding shall be used solely for the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the office of district attorney general, and the orderly management and operation of same, and not to supplement the pay of any district attorney general.
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-26-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 26 / Section 8-26-104
Office expense of clerks of court and trustees
Status: in_force

The clerks of the courts other than appellate and county trustees are entitled to be paid, out of the county treasury of their counties, the necessary costs of all blank or record books, stationery and blanks required by them in the discharge of their official duties. Code 1858, § 4555; Acts 1903, ch. 196, § 1; 1909, ch. 89, § 1; Shan., § 6393; mod. Code 1932, § 10697; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2505.
The clerks of the courts other than appellate and county trustees are entitled to be paid, out of the county treasury of their counties, the necessary costs of all blank or record books, stationery and blanks required by them in the discharge of their official duties.
Code 1858, § 4555; Acts 1903, ch. 196, § 1; 1909, ch. 89, § 1; Shan., § 6393; mod. Code 1932, § 10697; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2505.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-311 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-311
Fees for online notarization
Status: in_force

An online notary public or the online notary public's employer may charge a fee in an amount not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) each for performing an online notarization in addition to any other fees authorized under this chapter. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
An online notary public or the online notary public's employer may charge a fee in an amount not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) each for performing an online notarization in addition to any other fees authorized under this chapter.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-244 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-244
Employees of the County Officials Association of Tennessee
Status: in_force

(a) The County Officials Association of Tennessee may be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon passage of a resolution by the board of directors of the association authorizing and funding an actuarial study and passage by the board of directors of the association of a resolution authorizing participation and accepting liability incurred as a result of such participation. (b) The employees of the association shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of the Tennessee County Services Association. Such employees shall be entitled to credit for such prior service as the board of directors of the association may authorize and accept the liability therefor. (c) In case of the withdrawal of the County Officials Association of Tennessee as a participating employer, the benefits of the association shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 . (d) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other benefits on account of employees or beneficiaries of the County Officials Association of Tennessee which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the association or its employees, or both. (e) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this section. All costs associated with retirement coverage, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the association. Acts 1993, ch. 71, § 1.
(a) The County Officials Association of Tennessee may be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon passage of a resolution by the board of directors of the association authorizing and funding an actuarial study and passage by the board of directors of the association of a resolution authorizing participation and accepting liability incurred as a result of such participation.
(b) The employees of the association shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of the Tennessee County Services Association. Such employees shall be entitled to credit for such prior service as the board of directors of the association may authorize and accept the liability therefor.
(c) In case of the withdrawal of the County Officials Association of Tennessee as a participating employer, the benefits of the association shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 .
(d) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other benefits on account of employees or beneficiaries of the County Officials Association of Tennessee which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the association or its employees, or both.
(e) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this section. All costs associated with retirement coverage, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the association.
Acts 1993, ch. 71, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-808 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-808
Members of general assembly
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or of any superseded system administered by the state of Tennessee who becomes a member of the general assembly after November 1, 1982, may continue service in the general assembly without loss or suspension of retirement benefits; provided, that: (1) The retirement benefits are based on service and salary rendered in a capacity other than that as a general assembly member; and (2) For any such retiree who is elected to the general assembly on or after July 1, 2018, the retiree shall reenroll as an active member of the retirement system, make such contributions as are required for the retiree's position, and establish credit for the general assembly service. (b) Any retirement benefits accrued as a result of general assembly service will only be paid upon termination of services in the general assembly. (c) Any general assembly member previously denied retirement credit: (1) Under this section prior to its amendment by Acts 1985, ch. 449, §§ 22 and 23; or (2) Under any other law governing the retirement system because such member was receiving a retirement benefit; shall be entitled to claim retirement credit for general assembly service upon making application therefor to the retirement system and making any contributions such member would have made had such member been a member during such period plus interest as provided by § 8-37-214 . Any adjustment in retirement benefits shall be effective at the beginning of the following month. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736, s 26, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1982, ch. 572, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-36-815; Acts 1985, ch. 449, §§ 22, 23; 1991, ch. 378, § 16; 1993, ch. 67, § 27; 1995, ch. 41, § 1; 1997 , ch. 21, § 1; 2006, ch. 870, § 24.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or of any superseded system administered by the state of Tennessee who becomes a member of the general assembly after November 1, 1982, may continue service in the general assembly without loss or suspension of retirement benefits; provided, that: (1) The retirement benefits are based on service and salary rendered in a capacity other than that as a general assembly member; and (2) For any such retiree who is elected to the general assembly on or after July 1, 2018, the retiree shall reenroll as an active member of the retirement system, make such contributions as are required for the retiree's position, and establish credit for the general assembly service.
(1) The retirement benefits are based on service and salary rendered in a capacity other than that as a general assembly member; and
(2) For any such retiree who is elected to the general assembly on or after July 1, 2018, the retiree shall reenroll as an active member of the retirement system, make such contributions as are required for the retiree's position, and establish credit for the general assembly service.
(b) Any retirement benefits accrued as a result of general assembly service will only be paid upon termination of services in the general assembly.
(c) Any general assembly member previously denied retirement credit: (1) Under this section prior to its amendment by Acts 1985, ch. 449, §§ 22 and 23; or (2) Under any other law governing the retirement system because such member was receiving a retirement benefit; shall be entitled to claim retirement credit for general assembly service upon making application therefor to the retirement system and making any contributions such member would have made had such member been a member during such period plus interest as provided by § 8-37-214 . Any adjustment in retirement benefits shall be effective at the beginning of the following month.
(1) Under this section prior to its amendment by Acts 1985, ch. 449, §§ 22 and 23; or
(2) Under any other law governing the retirement system because such member was receiving a retirement benefit; shall be entitled to claim retirement credit for general assembly service upon making application therefor to the retirement system and making any contributions such member would have made had such member been a member during such period plus interest as provided by § 8-37-214 . Any adjustment in retirement benefits shall be effective at the beginning of the following month.
shall be entitled to claim retirement credit for general assembly service upon making application therefor to the retirement system and making any contributions such member would have made had such member been a member during such period plus interest as provided by § 8-37-214 . Any adjustment in retirement benefits shall be effective at the beginning of the following month.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736, s 26, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1982, ch. 572, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-36-815; Acts 1985, ch. 449, §§ 22, 23; 1991, ch. 378, § 16; 1993, ch. 67, § 27; 1995, ch. 41, § 1; 1997 , ch. 21, § 1; 2006, ch. 870, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-407 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-407
Imperfect transcripts on appeal
Status: in_force

Such clerks shall not be entitled to any fees for imperfect or incorrect transcripts made out and transmitted to a superior court, but such fees shall, on motion, be stricken out of the bill of costs, and such clerk, moreover, charged with costs of the certiorari awarded to bring up a more perfect record. Code 1858, § 4557; Shan., § 6395; Code 1932, § 10699; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2121.
Such clerks shall not be entitled to any fees for imperfect or incorrect transcripts made out and transmitted to a superior court, but such fees shall, on motion, be stricken out of the bill of costs, and such clerk, moreover, charged with costs of the certiorari awarded to bring up a more perfect record.
Code 1858, § 4557; Shan., § 6395; Code 1932, § 10699; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2121.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-113
Guidelines for compliance with Financial Integrity Act
Status: in_force

The comptroller of the treasury shall consult with the commissioner of finance and administration in the establishment of guidelines for the evaluation by agencies of their systems of accounting and administrative control as provided in the Financial Integrity Act of 1983, compiled in title 9, chapter 18. Acts 1983, ch. 129, § 3.
The comptroller of the treasury shall consult with the commissioner of finance and administration in the establishment of guidelines for the evaluation by agencies of their systems of accounting and administrative control as provided in the Financial Integrity Act of 1983, compiled in title 9, chapter 18.
Acts 1983, ch. 129, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-412 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-412
Creation of new positions - Abolition of old positions
Status: in_force

The board may, upon request of and by the advice of the sheriff, create new positions or combine, alter or abolish existing positions in such manner as the board acting under the advice of the sheriff deems necessary for the effective operation of the office of sheriff. No position in the classified service shall be abolished except upon approval of the board acting in good faith upon the advice of the sheriff. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-851.
The board may, upon request of and by the advice of the sheriff, create new positions or combine, alter or abolish existing positions in such manner as the board acting under the advice of the sheriff deems necessary for the effective operation of the office of sheriff. No position in the classified service shall be abolished except upon approval of the board acting in good faith upon the advice of the sheriff.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-851.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-5-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-104
Oath of office
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall take an oath before a judge of the supreme, appeals, or circuit court, or a chancellor, to support the Constitutions of Tennessee and of the United States, and faithfully to execute the duties of the office. Code 1858, § 226 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 27, § 1); Shan., § 274; Code 1932, § 218; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-504.
The state treasurer shall take an oath before a judge of the supreme, appeals, or circuit court, or a chancellor, to support the Constitutions of Tennessee and of the United States, and faithfully to execute the duties of the office.
Code 1858, § 226 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 27, § 1); Shan., § 274; Code 1932, § 218; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-504.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-115 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-115
Pleadings
Status: in_force

The petition and answer shall constitute the only pleadings allowed, and all allegations in the answer shall be deemed controverted, and any and all questions as to the sufficiency of the petition or complaint shall be raised and determined upon the trial of the case, and if such petition or complaint is held to be insufficient in form, the same shall be amended at once, and such amendment shall not delay the trial of the case. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 6; Shan., § 1135a11; Code 1932, § 1887; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2715.
The petition and answer shall constitute the only pleadings allowed, and all allegations in the answer shall be deemed controverted, and any and all questions as to the sufficiency of the petition or complaint shall be raised and determined upon the trial of the case, and if such petition or complaint is held to be insufficient in form, the same shall be amended at once, and such amendment shall not delay the trial of the case.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 6; Shan., § 1135a11; Code 1932, § 1887; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2715.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-104
Limitation on "average final compensation" in benefit computation for teachers employed by the University of Tennessee
Status: in_force

(a) Anything in chapters 34-37 of this title to the contrary notwithstanding, in determining any state annuity or lump sum death benefit payable to or on account of any retired teacher for any period of service in the employ of the University of Tennessee subsequent to September 1, 1955, shall be disregarded both for the purpose of computing the amount thereof and for the purpose of determining the teacher's eligibility for such benefits. (b) In determining the average final compensation of a teacher having any such period of service subsequent to September 1, 1955, the teacher's earnable compensation shall be limited to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) during any period between July 1, 1945 and July 1, 1949, and shall be limited to three thousand six hundred dollars ($3,600) during any other period prior to July 1, 1955. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3937.
(a) Anything in chapters 34-37 of this title to the contrary notwithstanding, in determining any state annuity or lump sum death benefit payable to or on account of any retired teacher for any period of service in the employ of the University of Tennessee subsequent to September 1, 1955, shall be disregarded both for the purpose of computing the amount thereof and for the purpose of determining the teacher's eligibility for such benefits.
(b) In determining the average final compensation of a teacher having any such period of service subsequent to September 1, 1955, the teacher's earnable compensation shall be limited to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) during any period between July 1, 1945 and July 1, 1949, and shall be limited to three thousand six hundred dollars ($3,600) during any other period prior to July 1, 1955.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3937.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-103
Deferred compensation plans - Approval of plans - Approval of companies providing plans
Status: in_force

(a) The state of Tennessee or any Tennessee political subdivision or instrumentality of such subdivision may, by contract, agree with any employee to defer, in whole or in part, any portion of that employee's income and may subsequently purchase or contract with any company licensed to do business in this state to provide a deferred compensation plan, as requested by the employee. (b) The commissioner of finance and administration, the chair of the finance, ways and means committee of the senate, the chair of the finance, ways and means committee of the house of representatives, and the chair of the board of trustees for the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall serve as trustees of any deferred or tax-sheltered compensation plans established pursuant to this chapter on behalf of state employees, including employees of institutions of higher education. For the purposes of this section, the term "state employees" shall not include kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) teachers and other local education agency employees. Such plans include, but are not limited to, plans established pursuant to §§ 401(k) , 403(b) , 415(m) , 457(b) , and 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. §§ 401(k) , 403(b) , 415(m) , 457(b) , and 457(f) ). The chair of the board of trustees for the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall develop a plan document for the implementation and administration of deferred or tax-sheltered compensation plans established by the trustees. The terms of any deferred or tax-sheltered compensation plan established on behalf of state employees, including employees of institutions of higher education, may be modified by the chair of the board of trustees for the Tennessee consolidated retirement system with the concurrence of the commissioner of finance and administration. (c) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] (d) Any deferred compensation program implemented and operating under the authority of this part shall conform to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service governing state deferred compensation plans. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 2, eff. 3/27/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576, Secs.s 1, s 2, s 3 eff. 3/16/2018. Acts 1973, ch. 359, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-4303; Acts 1980, ch. 562, § 1; 1983, ch. 282, § 1; 1993, ch. 67, §§ 5, 6; 2006, ch. 870, § 1; 2008 , ch. 674, § 1; 2009 , ch. 142, § 8.
(a) The state of Tennessee or any Tennessee political subdivision or instrumentality of such subdivision may, by contract, agree with any employee to defer, in whole or in part, any portion of that employee's income and may subsequently purchase or contract with any company licensed to do business in this state to provide a deferred compensation plan, as requested by the employee.
(b) The commissioner of finance and administration, the chair of the finance, ways and means committee of the senate, the chair of the finance, ways and means committee of the house of representatives, and the chair of the board of trustees for the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall serve as trustees of any deferred or tax-sheltered compensation plans established pursuant to this chapter on behalf of state employees, including employees of institutions of higher education. For the purposes of this section, the term "state employees" shall not include kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) teachers and other local education agency employees. Such plans include, but are not limited to, plans established pursuant to §§ 401(k) , 403(b) , 415(m) , 457(b) , and 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. §§ 401(k) , 403(b) , 415(m) , 457(b) , and 457(f) ). The chair of the board of trustees for the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall develop a plan document for the implementation and administration of deferred or tax-sheltered compensation plans established by the trustees. The terms of any deferred or tax-sheltered compensation plan established on behalf of state employees, including employees of institutions of higher education, may be modified by the chair of the board of trustees for the Tennessee consolidated retirement system with the concurrence of the commissioner of finance and administration.
(c) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
(d) Any deferred compensation program implemented and operating under the authority of this part shall conform to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service governing state deferred compensation plans.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 2, eff. 3/27/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576, Secs.s 1, s 2, s 3 eff. 3/16/2018.
Acts 1973, ch. 359, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-4303; Acts 1980, ch. 562, § 1; 1983, ch. 282, § 1; 1993, ch. 67, §§ 5, 6; 2006, ch. 870, § 1; 2008 , ch. 674, § 1; 2009 , ch. 142, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-26-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 26 / Section 8-26-106
Reimbursement of jailer for keeping state prisoners
Status: in_force

Upon the adoption by the county legislative body of a resolution fixing jailers' fees, it is made the duty of the county clerk to promptly transmit to the judicial cost accountant a certified copy of the resolution. The judicial cost accountant shall allow jailers' fees for that particular county for state prisoners at the amount fixed by the resolution on the same terms as the county according to § 8-26-105 . Acts 1933, ch. 139, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29; Acts 1945, ch. 166, § 1; 1947, ch. 141, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 10713.2; Acts 1953, ch. 177, § 1; 1963, ch. 319, § 2; 1972, ch. 522, §1; 1976, ch. 827, § 2; 1977, ch. 404, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2508.
Upon the adoption by the county legislative body of a resolution fixing jailers' fees, it is made the duty of the county clerk to promptly transmit to the judicial cost accountant a certified copy of the resolution. The judicial cost accountant shall allow jailers' fees for that particular county for state prisoners at the amount fixed by the resolution on the same terms as the county according to § 8-26-105 .
Acts 1933, ch. 139, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29; Acts 1945, ch. 166, § 1; 1947, ch. 141, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 10713.2; Acts 1953, ch. 177, § 1; 1963, ch. 319, § 2; 1972, ch. 522, §1; 1976, ch. 827, § 2; 1977, ch. 404, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2508.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-605 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-605
When election of option may be changed or revoked
Status: in_force

The election of an option may not be changed or revoked by the member after such member's retirement date, except in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board of trustees. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3917(b); Acts 1984, ch. 601, § 6.
The election of an option may not be changed or revoked by the member after such member's retirement date, except in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board of trustees.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3917(b); Acts 1984, ch. 601, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-903 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-903
Board of trustees
Status: in_force

When authorization to establish a sick leave bank has been granted by the commissioner of finance and administration, the sick leave bank trustees shall be established as follows: (1) Not later than thirty (30) days following the commissioner's authorization, a board of trustees shall be established; (2) The board of trustees will be comprised of the commissioners of human resources and of finance and administration, the state treasurer, the executive director of the fiscal review committee, or their designees, and three (3) members, one (1) from each grand division and each employed by a different department or agency, selected by the employee organization at their annual legislative convention; (3) All appointments shall be for three-year staggered terms and can be replaced only because of death, retirement, resignation, and/or discontinuation of employment or the expiration of a term; (4) Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the appointing authority in the same manner as original appointments were made; (5) Trustees are eligible to succeed themselves; and (6) The seven (7) trustees originally appointed shall draw lots for four (4) positions for three-year terms, and three (3) positions for two-year terms, to become effective August 1 next; thereafter all terms begin on August 1. Acts 1988, ch. 1009, § 1; 2007, ch. 60.
When authorization to establish a sick leave bank has been granted by the commissioner of finance and administration, the sick leave bank trustees shall be established as follows:
(1) Not later than thirty (30) days following the commissioner's authorization, a board of trustees shall be established;
(2) The board of trustees will be comprised of the commissioners of human resources and of finance and administration, the state treasurer, the executive director of the fiscal review committee, or their designees, and three (3) members, one (1) from each grand division and each employed by a different department or agency, selected by the employee organization at their annual legislative convention;
(3) All appointments shall be for three-year staggered terms and can be replaced only because of death, retirement, resignation, and/or discontinuation of employment or the expiration of a term;
(4) Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the appointing authority in the same manner as original appointments were made;
(5) Trustees are eligible to succeed themselves; and
(6) The seven (7) trustees originally appointed shall draw lots for four (4) positions for three-year terms, and three (3) positions for two-year terms, to become effective August 1 next; thereafter all terms begin on August 1.
Acts 1988, ch. 1009, § 1; 2007, ch. 60.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-24-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 24 / Section 8-24-102
Compensation of county officials
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of determining the compensation to be received by the various county officers, "general officers" includes assessors of property, county clerks, clerks and masters of chancery courts, clerks of probate courts, clerks of circuit courts, clerks of general sessions courts, clerks of criminal courts, juvenile court clerks, county trustees and registers of deeds. (b) Beginning July 1, 2001, general officers shall receive minimum compensation per year as follows: County Population General Officers 920,000 and more.................... $94,805 500,000 to 919,999.................... $89,805 400,000 to 499,999.................... $85,805 275,000 to 399,999.................... $83,305 250,000 to 274,999.................... $77,805 225,000 to 249,999.................... $74,805 200,000 to 224,999.................... $71,805 175,000 to 199,999.................... $68,805 150,000 to 174,999.................... $65,805 125,000 to 149,999.................... $62,805 100,000 to 124,999.................... $59,805 65,000 to 99,999........................ $58,305 50,000 to 64,999........................ $55,805 35,000 to 49,999........................ $50,805 23,000 to 34,999........................ $48,805 12,000 to 22,999........................ $44,805 less than 11,999........................ $39,305 (c) The population of counties, for purposes of this section, shall be determined by the 2000 federal census or the most recent succeeding federal census or a special census as provided in this subsection (c). A county may not move from one population to another except for a succeeding federal census or a special census. For the purpose of moving from one population classification to another, each county may take not more than three (3) special censuses at its own expense at any time during the interim between the regular decennial federal censuses. The special census shall be taken by the federal census bureau or in a manner directed by and satisfactory to the commissioner of economic and community development. The population of the county shall thereafter be revised in accordance with the special census, effective July 1 following certification of the census results by the federal census bureau or the commissioner of economic and community development to the secretary of state and the comptroller of the treasury. (d) On July 1, 2002, and each July thereafter, the minimum compensation for county officials, as provided by this section, shall be increased by a dollar amount equal to the average annualized general increase in state employees' compensation, including the equivalent percentage increase in average state employees' salaries represented by appropriated funds made available to address classification compensation issues, during the prior fiscal year multiplied by the compensation established herein for the county officials of the county with the median population of all counties; provided, however, that the annualized general increase tied to the increase in state employees' compensation shall not exceed five percent (5%) in any given year; provided further, notwithstanding the dollar amount provided in this section, that the percentage increase provided for county officials by this subsection (d) shall not be less than the percentage increase established for county officials of the county with the median population of all counties. On or before May 1 of each year, the commissioner of finance and administration shall certify to the comptroller of the treasury the average annualized general increase in state employee's compensation during that fiscal year. "Average annualized general increase in state employee's compensation" means the average percentage increase in base salaries for state employees, plus the equivalent percentage increase in average state employees' salaries represented by recurring appropriation amounts provided to improve the level of retirement benefits, longevity benefits, and deferred compensation benefits or other similar benefits that are made available to state employees, not including health insurance benefits. (e) The county mayor's compensation shall be at least five percent (5%) higher than the salary paid to any other county constitutional office of the respective counties. The minimum salary set out above shall apply only to a county mayor who devotes full time to the county mayor's office. The salary of a county mayor who devotes less than full time to the county mayor's office shall be determined by resolution of the county legislative body prior to the election of such official. For purposes of this subsection (e), "county official" does not include the judge of general sessions court. (f) The state share of the cost pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee, Article II, § 24 for any increased expenditure required by a county by this section shall be provided from the unallocated tax revenue of state-shared taxes enumerated in § 9-4-5301 . (g) The compensation for the sheriff and chief administrative officer of the county highway department shall be at least ten percent (10%) higher than the salary paid to the general officers of the county. The county legislative body of each county may increase or decrease the compensation of the chief administrative officer of the county highway department so long as the compensation is maintained at or above the minimum level established herein. (h) All general officers of the county shall be paid the same salary with the exception of any education incentive payments made to certified public administrators under § 5-1-310 and any payments made to the assessor of property under § 67-1-508 . (i) The county legislative body of each county may increase or decrease compensation of county officials so long as the compensation is maintained at, or above, the minimum levels established herein. (j) (1) Any action by a county legislative body to exceed the minimum level of compensation for county officials established pursuant to this section must be included in a resolution scheduled for consideration on the agenda of the meeting. All meetings of the county legislative body shall comply with the requirements of the open meetings act, compiled in chapter 44, part 1 of this title. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (h) to the contrary, a county legislative body may provide to a clerk of court who serves more than one (1) court in the county additional compensation in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the clerk's base compensation. The increase shall be for the purpose of compensating the clerk for the additional duties and time required to serve multiple courts. For the purposes of this section, a clerk and master shall be considered eligible for this additional compensation, if the clerk serves as clerk of the court that exercises probate jurisdiction. In order for the increase to be valid, it must be adopted by resolution of the county legislative body. For the purpose of subsection (g), any additional compensation provided to a general officer under any provision of this section shall be included when determining the salary paid to the general officers of the county. Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 6428a40; mod. Code 1932, § 10727; Acts 1935, ch. 118, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 10727; Acts 1953, ch. 4, § 2; 1959, ch. 30, § 1; 1961, ch. 147, § 4; 1961, ch. 151, § 1; 1963, ch. 284, § 1; 1965, ch. 177, § 1; 1965, ch. 179, § 1; 1967, ch. 223, § 1; 1968, ch. 520, § 1; 1968, ch. 578, §1; 1969, ch. 217, § 1; 1969, ch. 274, § 1; 1969, ch. 332, §3; 1970, ch. 366, § 1; 1971, ch. 404, § 1; 1971, ch. 416, §1; 1971, ch. 436, §§ 2, 4, 5; 1972, ch. 466, § 1; 1972, ch. 519, § 2; 1972, ch. 539, § 2; 1973, ch. 167, § 1; 1973, ch. 218, § 1; 1973, ch. 314, § 1; 1973, ch. 364, § 1; 1974, ch. 459, §1; 1974, ch. 573, §§ 1, 2, 3; 1976, ch. 720, § 1; 1977, ch. 44, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§7, 22, 36; Acts 1979, ch. 414, §§ 1, 3, 5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §8-2403; Acts 1980, ch. 531, § 1; 1981, ch. 470, § 1; 1982, ch. 586, §1; 1982, ch. 910, § 1; 1984, ch. 887, § 1; 1985, ch. 428, §1; 1986, ch. 908, § 1; 1987, ch. 339, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 363, § 1; 1987, ch. 397, § 3; 1988, ch. 533, § 1; 1988, ch. 857, §§ 1, 3, 4; 1988, ch. 935, § 1; 1989, ch. 561, § 1; 1990, ch. 1035, §§ 1-3; 1991, ch. 227, § 1; 1996, ch. 936, § 6; 1998, ch. 1129, § 1; 2001, ch. 405, §§1 - 7, 9; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2005, ch. 195, §1; 2006, ch. 601, §1; 2007 , ch. 470, § 1.
(a) For the purposes of determining the compensation to be received by the various county officers, "general officers" includes assessors of property, county clerks, clerks and masters of chancery courts, clerks of probate courts, clerks of circuit courts, clerks of general sessions courts, clerks of criminal courts, juvenile court clerks, county trustees and registers of deeds.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2001, general officers shall receive minimum compensation per year as follows: County Population General Officers 920,000 and more.................... $94,805 500,000 to 919,999.................... $89,805 400,000 to 499,999.................... $85,805 275,000 to 399,999.................... $83,305 250,000 to 274,999.................... $77,805 225,000 to 249,999.................... $74,805 200,000 to 224,999.................... $71,805 175,000 to 199,999.................... $68,805 150,000 to 174,999.................... $65,805 125,000 to 149,999.................... $62,805 100,000 to 124,999.................... $59,805 65,000 to 99,999........................ $58,305 50,000 to 64,999........................ $55,805 35,000 to 49,999........................ $50,805 23,000 to 34,999........................ $48,805 12,000 to 22,999........................ $44,805 less than 11,999........................ $39,305
County Population General Officers 920,000 and more.................... $94,805 500,000 to 919,999.................... $89,805 400,000 to 499,999.................... $85,805 275,000 to 399,999.................... $83,305 250,000 to 274,999.................... $77,805 225,000 to 249,999.................... $74,805 200,000 to 224,999.................... $71,805 175,000 to 199,999.................... $68,805 150,000 to 174,999.................... $65,805 125,000 to 149,999.................... $62,805 100,000 to 124,999.................... $59,805 65,000 to 99,999........................ $58,305 50,000 to 64,999........................ $55,805 35,000 to 49,999........................ $50,805 23,000 to 34,999........................ $48,805 12,000 to 22,999........................ $44,805 less than 11,999........................ $39,305
County Population
General Officers
920,000 and more....................
$94,805
500,000 to 919,999....................
$89,805
400,000 to 499,999....................
$85,805
275,000 to 399,999....................
$83,305
250,000 to 274,999....................
$77,805
225,000 to 249,999....................
$74,805
200,000 to 224,999....................
$71,805
175,000 to 199,999....................
$68,805
150,000 to 174,999....................
$65,805
125,000 to 149,999....................
$62,805
100,000 to 124,999....................
$59,805
65,000 to 99,999........................
$58,305
50,000 to 64,999........................
$55,805
35,000 to 49,999........................
$50,805
23,000 to 34,999........................
$48,805
12,000 to 22,999........................
$44,805
less than 11,999........................
$39,305
(c) The population of counties, for purposes of this section, shall be determined by the 2000 federal census or the most recent succeeding federal census or a special census as provided in this subsection (c). A county may not move from one population to another except for a succeeding federal census or a special census. For the purpose of moving from one population classification to another, each county may take not more than three (3) special censuses at its own expense at any time during the interim between the regular decennial federal censuses. The special census shall be taken by the federal census bureau or in a manner directed by and satisfactory to the commissioner of economic and community development. The population of the county shall thereafter be revised in accordance with the special census, effective July 1 following certification of the census results by the federal census bureau or the commissioner of economic and community development to the secretary of state and the comptroller of the treasury.
(d) On July 1, 2002, and each July thereafter, the minimum compensation for county officials, as provided by this section, shall be increased by a dollar amount equal to the average annualized general increase in state employees' compensation, including the equivalent percentage increase in average state employees' salaries represented by appropriated funds made available to address classification compensation issues, during the prior fiscal year multiplied by the compensation established herein for the county officials of the county with the median population of all counties; provided, however, that the annualized general increase tied to the increase in state employees' compensation shall not exceed five percent (5%) in any given year; provided further, notwithstanding the dollar amount provided in this section, that the percentage increase provided for county officials by this subsection (d) shall not be less than the percentage increase established for county officials of the county with the median population of all counties. On or before May 1 of each year, the commissioner of finance and administration shall certify to the comptroller of the treasury the average annualized general increase in state employee's compensation during that fiscal year. "Average annualized general increase in state employee's compensation" means the average percentage increase in base salaries for state employees, plus the equivalent percentage increase in average state employees' salaries represented by recurring appropriation amounts provided to improve the level of retirement benefits, longevity benefits, and deferred compensation benefits or other similar benefits that are made available to state employees, not including health insurance benefits.
(e) The county mayor's compensation shall be at least five percent (5%) higher than the salary paid to any other county constitutional office of the respective counties. The minimum salary set out above shall apply only to a county mayor who devotes full time to the county mayor's office. The salary of a county mayor who devotes less than full time to the county mayor's office shall be determined by resolution of the county legislative body prior to the election of such official. For purposes of this subsection (e), "county official" does not include the judge of general sessions court.
(f) The state share of the cost pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee, Article II, § 24 for any increased expenditure required by a county by this section shall be provided from the unallocated tax revenue of state-shared taxes enumerated in § 9-4-5301 .
(g) The compensation for the sheriff and chief administrative officer of the county highway department shall be at least ten percent (10%) higher than the salary paid to the general officers of the county. The county legislative body of each county may increase or decrease the compensation of the chief administrative officer of the county highway department so long as the compensation is maintained at or above the minimum level established herein.
(h) All general officers of the county shall be paid the same salary with the exception of any education incentive payments made to certified public administrators under § 5-1-310 and any payments made to the assessor of property under § 67-1-508 .
(i) The county legislative body of each county may increase or decrease compensation of county officials so long as the compensation is maintained at, or above, the minimum levels established herein.
(j) (1) Any action by a county legislative body to exceed the minimum level of compensation for county officials established pursuant to this section must be included in a resolution scheduled for consideration on the agenda of the meeting. All meetings of the county legislative body shall comply with the requirements of the open meetings act, compiled in chapter 44, part 1 of this title. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (h) to the contrary, a county legislative body may provide to a clerk of court who serves more than one (1) court in the county additional compensation in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the clerk's base compensation. The increase shall be for the purpose of compensating the clerk for the additional duties and time required to serve multiple courts. For the purposes of this section, a clerk and master shall be considered eligible for this additional compensation, if the clerk serves as clerk of the court that exercises probate jurisdiction. In order for the increase to be valid, it must be adopted by resolution of the county legislative body. For the purpose of subsection (g), any additional compensation provided to a general officer under any provision of this section shall be included when determining the salary paid to the general officers of the county.
(1) Any action by a county legislative body to exceed the minimum level of compensation for county officials established pursuant to this section must be included in a resolution scheduled for consideration on the agenda of the meeting. All meetings of the county legislative body shall comply with the requirements of the open meetings act, compiled in chapter 44, part 1 of this title.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (h) to the contrary, a county legislative body may provide to a clerk of court who serves more than one (1) court in the county additional compensation in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the clerk's base compensation. The increase shall be for the purpose of compensating the clerk for the additional duties and time required to serve multiple courts. For the purposes of this section, a clerk and master shall be considered eligible for this additional compensation, if the clerk serves as clerk of the court that exercises probate jurisdiction. In order for the increase to be valid, it must be adopted by resolution of the county legislative body. For the purpose of subsection (g), any additional compensation provided to a general officer under any provision of this section shall be included when determining the salary paid to the general officers of the county.
Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 6428a40; mod. Code 1932, § 10727; Acts 1935, ch. 118, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 10727; Acts 1953, ch. 4, § 2; 1959, ch. 30, § 1; 1961, ch. 147, § 4; 1961, ch. 151, § 1; 1963, ch. 284, § 1; 1965, ch. 177, § 1; 1965, ch. 179, § 1; 1967, ch. 223, § 1; 1968, ch. 520, § 1; 1968, ch. 578, §1; 1969, ch. 217, § 1; 1969, ch. 274, § 1; 1969, ch. 332, §3; 1970, ch. 366, § 1; 1971, ch. 404, § 1; 1971, ch. 416, §1; 1971, ch. 436, §§ 2, 4, 5; 1972, ch. 466, § 1; 1972, ch. 519, § 2; 1972, ch. 539, § 2; 1973, ch. 167, § 1; 1973, ch. 218, § 1; 1973, ch. 314, § 1; 1973, ch. 364, § 1; 1974, ch. 459, §1; 1974, ch. 573, §§ 1, 2, 3; 1976, ch. 720, § 1; 1977, ch. 44, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§7, 22, 36; Acts 1979, ch. 414, §§ 1, 3, 5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §8-2403; Acts 1980, ch. 531, § 1; 1981, ch. 470, § 1; 1982, ch. 586, §1; 1982, ch. 910, § 1; 1984, ch. 887, § 1; 1985, ch. 428, §1; 1986, ch. 908, § 1; 1987, ch. 339, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 363, § 1; 1987, ch. 397, § 3; 1988, ch. 533, § 1; 1988, ch. 857, §§ 1, 3, 4; 1988, ch. 935, § 1; 1989, ch. 561, § 1; 1990, ch. 1035, §§ 1-3; 1991, ch. 227, § 1; 1996, ch. 936, § 6; 1998, ch. 1129, § 1; 2001, ch. 405, §§1 - 7, 9; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2005, ch. 195, §1; 2006, ch. 601, §1; 2007 , ch. 470, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-905 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-905
Third parties
Status: in_force

(a) A third party, upon receiving a request from a plan, shall provide information identifying persons covered by third parties for medical services. As a condition of doing business in this state or providing coverage to residents of this state, and subject to subsection (c), a third-party for medical services shall, upon request from a plan or an administrator, electronically provide full eligibility files that contain information to determine the period a plan participant may be or may have been covered by the third party. The eligibility files must include the nature of the coverage that is or was provided by the third party; the name, address, date of birth, social security number, group number, and identifying number of the plan under which the plan participant may receive benefits; and the effective and termination dates for the coverage. (b) A third party is not liable to a policyholder for proper release to a plan or an administrator of the information contained in the eligibility files provided pursuant to subsection (a). (c) The third party shall provide the eligibility files pursuant to subsection (a) upon receipt of written request from a plan or an administrator with the third party establishing confidentiality requirements for the information. The plan or administrator may serve the request on the third party electronically or by mail. (d) Third parties shall respond to all written inquiries by a plan regarding a claim for payment for any healthcare item or service that are submitted not later than three (3) years after the date of the provision of the healthcare item or service, or within three (3) years of conclusion of litigation. Third parties shall respond to a plan's or administrator's request for payment by providing payment on the claim, a written request for additional information with which to process the claim, or a written reason for denial of the claim within ninety (90) days of receipt of written proof of loss or claim for payment for healthcare services provided to, for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a plan participant. Such response from a third-party notice may be sent to the plan electronically if the plan administrator has provided an email address or other electronic means of communication, or by certified mail with either a return signature or electronic receipt. Notwithstanding title 56, a failure to pay or deny a claim within one hundred eighty (180) days after receipt of the claim constitutes a waiver of any objection to the claim and an obligation to pay the claim. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
(a) A third party, upon receiving a request from a plan, shall provide information identifying persons covered by third parties for medical services. As a condition of doing business in this state or providing coverage to residents of this state, and subject to subsection (c), a third-party for medical services shall, upon request from a plan or an administrator, electronically provide full eligibility files that contain information to determine the period a plan participant may be or may have been covered by the third party. The eligibility files must include the nature of the coverage that is or was provided by the third party; the name, address, date of birth, social security number, group number, and identifying number of the plan under which the plan participant may receive benefits; and the effective and termination dates for the coverage.
(b) A third party is not liable to a policyholder for proper release to a plan or an administrator of the information contained in the eligibility files provided pursuant to subsection (a).
(c) The third party shall provide the eligibility files pursuant to subsection (a) upon receipt of written request from a plan or an administrator with the third party establishing confidentiality requirements for the information. The plan or administrator may serve the request on the third party electronically or by mail.
(d) Third parties shall respond to all written inquiries by a plan regarding a claim for payment for any healthcare item or service that are submitted not later than three (3) years after the date of the provision of the healthcare item or service, or within three (3) years of conclusion of litigation. Third parties shall respond to a plan's or administrator's request for payment by providing payment on the claim, a written request for additional information with which to process the claim, or a written reason for denial of the claim within ninety (90) days of receipt of written proof of loss or claim for payment for healthcare services provided to, for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a plan participant. Such response from a third-party notice may be sent to the plan electronically if the plan administrator has provided an email address or other electronic means of communication, or by certified mail with either a return signature or electronic receipt. Notwithstanding title 56, a failure to pay or deny a claim within one hundred eighty (180) days after receipt of the claim constitutes a waiver of any objection to the claim and an obligation to pay the claim.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-102
Majority of house of representatives required
Status: in_force

A majority of all the members of the house of representatives elected shall concur in an impeachment. Code 1858, § 5283; Shan., § 7263; Code 1932, § 11865; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2602.
A majority of all the members of the house of representatives elected shall concur in an impeachment.
Code 1858, § 5283; Shan., § 7263; Code 1932, § 11865; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2602.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-102
Institution by prosecuting attorneys on own initiative
Status: in_force

The attorney general and reporter has the power, on the attorney general and reporter's own initiative, and without any complaint having been made to the attorney general and reporter or request made of the attorney general and reporter, to institute proceedings in ouster against any and all state, county, and municipal officers, under this chapter, and the district attorneys general, county attorneys, and city attorneys, within their respective jurisdictions, may institute such actions, without complaint being made to them or request made of them, as they are authorized to institute upon request made of them or complaint made to them. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 14; Shan., § 1135a25; Code 1932, § 1901; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2702.
The attorney general and reporter has the power, on the attorney general and reporter's own initiative, and without any complaint having been made to the attorney general and reporter or request made of the attorney general and reporter, to institute proceedings in ouster against any and all state, county, and municipal officers, under this chapter, and the district attorneys general, county attorneys, and city attorneys, within their respective jurisdictions, may institute such actions, without complaint being made to them or request made of them, as they are authorized to institute upon request made of them or complaint made to them.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 14; Shan., § 1135a25; Code 1932, § 1901; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2702.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-1101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-1101
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Olympic competition" means the official Olympic games, sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee, in which the United States competes as a national body; (2) "Pan-American competition" means the official Pan-American games, sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee, in which the United States competes as a national body; (3) "Public employee" means any person holding a position by appointment or employment in the service of a public employer; (4) "Public employer" means: (A) The state of Tennessee; (B) A county, city, town, municipality or any other political subdivision of the state; (C) A school district or any governmental entity operating a public school, vocational school, technical school, college, junior college or university; (D) A public improvement or special district; (E) A public authority, commission or public benefit corporation; or (F) Any other public corporation, agency or instrumentality or unit of government which exercises governmental powers under the laws of the state; (5) "Team" means any group leader, coach, official or athlete who comprises the official delegation of the United States to world, Pan-American or Olympic competition; and (6) "World level competition" means any amateur competition between any athlete or athletes representing the United States and any athlete or athletes representing any foreign country, where the competition is sanctioned by the national governing body of the United States for that sport in which the public employee seeking leave under this provision plans to compete. Acts 1989, ch. 52, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Olympic competition" means the official Olympic games, sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee, in which the United States competes as a national body;
(2) "Pan-American competition" means the official Pan-American games, sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee, in which the United States competes as a national body;
(3) "Public employee" means any person holding a position by appointment or employment in the service of a public employer;
(4) "Public employer" means: (A) The state of Tennessee; (B) A county, city, town, municipality or any other political subdivision of the state; (C) A school district or any governmental entity operating a public school, vocational school, technical school, college, junior college or university; (D) A public improvement or special district; (E) A public authority, commission or public benefit corporation; or (F) Any other public corporation, agency or instrumentality or unit of government which exercises governmental powers under the laws of the state;
(A) The state of Tennessee;
(B) A county, city, town, municipality or any other political subdivision of the state;
(C) A school district or any governmental entity operating a public school, vocational school, technical school, college, junior college or university;
(D) A public improvement or special district;
(E) A public authority, commission or public benefit corporation; or
(F) Any other public corporation, agency or instrumentality or unit of government which exercises governmental powers under the laws of the state;
(5) "Team" means any group leader, coach, official or athlete who comprises the official delegation of the United States to world, Pan-American or Olympic competition; and
(6) "World level competition" means any amateur competition between any athlete or athletes representing the United States and any athlete or athletes representing any foreign country, where the competition is sanctioned by the national governing body of the United States for that sport in which the public employee seeking leave under this provision plans to compete.
Acts 1989, ch. 52, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-105
Lump sum payments by prior class members who limited earnable compensation
Status: in_force

Any prior Class B member who limited such member's deduction to four thousand two hundred dollars ($4,200) of such member's annual salary may, upon proper authorization from the board of trustees, make a deposit in a lump sum equal to the amount which the member would have paid had the member been contributing on such member's annual salary, plus interest at the rate provided for in § 8-37-214 , relative to redeposits. Such an amount so deposited shall become a part of the member's accumulated contributions in the same manner as if the contributions had been timely paid. Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 10; 1975, ch. 375, § 1; 1978, ch. 740, § 5; 1979, ch. 320, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3904(7); Acts 2010 , ch. 777, § 27.
Any prior Class B member who limited such member's deduction to four thousand two hundred dollars ($4,200) of such member's annual salary may, upon proper authorization from the board of trustees, make a deposit in a lump sum equal to the amount which the member would have paid had the member been contributing on such member's annual salary, plus interest at the rate provided for in § 8-37-214 , relative to redeposits. Such an amount so deposited shall become a part of the member's accumulated contributions in the same manner as if the contributions had been timely paid.
Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 10; 1975, ch. 375, § 1; 1978, ch. 740, § 5; 1979, ch. 320, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3904(7); Acts 2010 , ch. 777, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-17-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 17 / Section 8-17-103
Adoption of ethical standards
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than June 30, 2007, the governing body of each entity covered by this chapter shall adopt by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, ethical standards for all officials and employees of such entity. To the extent that an issue covered by an ethical standard is addressed by a law of general application, public law of local application, local option law, or private act, any ethical standard adopted by a governing body shall not be less restrictive than such laws. (b) By resolution of the county legislative body, any county having a population of eight hundred thousand (800,000) or more, according to the 2000 census or any subsequent federal census, may elect to include all of its administrative officials and employees and all of its legislative officials and employees within the meaning and scope of title 3, chapter 6, part 3, as if the county officials and employees were officials and employees of state government. Upon adopting the resolution on or before June 30, 2007, the county shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this part; provided, that the county shall periodically reimburse the Tennessee ethics commission for the commission's increased costs arising from oversight and regulation of the county officials and employees. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, §49; 2007 , ch. 161, § 3.
(a) Not later than June 30, 2007, the governing body of each entity covered by this chapter shall adopt by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, ethical standards for all officials and employees of such entity. To the extent that an issue covered by an ethical standard is addressed by a law of general application, public law of local application, local option law, or private act, any ethical standard adopted by a governing body shall not be less restrictive than such laws.
(b) By resolution of the county legislative body, any county having a population of eight hundred thousand (800,000) or more, according to the 2000 census or any subsequent federal census, may elect to include all of its administrative officials and employees and all of its legislative officials and employees within the meaning and scope of title 3, chapter 6, part 3, as if the county officials and employees were officials and employees of state government. Upon adopting the resolution on or before June 30, 2007, the county shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this part; provided, that the county shall periodically reimburse the Tennessee ethics commission for the commission's increased costs arising from oversight and regulation of the county officials and employees.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, §49; 2007 , ch. 161, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-119 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-119
Employees of educational television stations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person who on June 30, 1983, is a state employee engaged in the administration or operation of a state-owned educational television station and who on or before July 1, 1986, without interruption of such state service becomes an employee of an educational television station transferred to the control of a local community agency, pursuant to [former] title 49, ch. 50, part 9 [repealed], may elect to remain a member of the state retirement system; provided, that: (A) Within ninety (90) days following the time at which employment of such person is transferred to the local community agency, such employee files with the board of trustees a notice of election to remain a member of the retirement system; (B) Such person continues to make the necessary employee contributions and does not subsequently become a member of a county or municipal employees' retirement system; and (C) The local community agency shall be responsible for all employer costs incurred as a result of the employee electing to remain a member of the retirement system. (2) Contributions shall be made at the same rate as employer contributions for state employees. (b) Any person who does not elect to remain a member of the retirement system within the time provided herein shall not thereafter be entitled to membership in the retirement system based upon such person's employment with the educational television network. Any person retiring from employment with a station covered by this section may not draw benefits and continue employment at a station covered by this section. It is further provided, that any person who does elect to remain a member within the required time, but who subsequently decides to withdraw from the retirement system, shall not be entitled to reenroll in the retirement system as long as such person continues in the employ of the educational television network. (c) The local community agency as the employer of any person electing to remain a member of the retirement system in accordance with [former] title 49, chapter 50, part 9 [repealed] is authorized to pay the employer contributions for any state funds received to implement [former] title 49, chapter 50, part 9 [repealed]. However, no additional funds shall be appropriated solely for the purpose of paying employer retirement costs. For the purposes of this section, the local agency shall be regarded as the employing agency of those persons electing to remain members of the retirement system and shall be responsible for the filing of any required reports. Acts 1981, ch. 171, §§ 10, 11; 1983, ch. 399, § 1.
(a) (1) Any person who on June 30, 1983, is a state employee engaged in the administration or operation of a state-owned educational television station and who on or before July 1, 1986, without interruption of such state service becomes an employee of an educational television station transferred to the control of a local community agency, pursuant to [former] title 49, ch. 50, part 9 [repealed], may elect to remain a member of the state retirement system; provided, that: (A) Within ninety (90) days following the time at which employment of such person is transferred to the local community agency, such employee files with the board of trustees a notice of election to remain a member of the retirement system; (B) Such person continues to make the necessary employee contributions and does not subsequently become a member of a county or municipal employees' retirement system; and (C) The local community agency shall be responsible for all employer costs incurred as a result of the employee electing to remain a member of the retirement system. (2) Contributions shall be made at the same rate as employer contributions for state employees.
(1) Any person who on June 30, 1983, is a state employee engaged in the administration or operation of a state-owned educational television station and who on or before July 1, 1986, without interruption of such state service becomes an employee of an educational television station transferred to the control of a local community agency, pursuant to [former] title 49, ch. 50, part 9 [repealed], may elect to remain a member of the state retirement system; provided, that: (A) Within ninety (90) days following the time at which employment of such person is transferred to the local community agency, such employee files with the board of trustees a notice of election to remain a member of the retirement system; (B) Such person continues to make the necessary employee contributions and does not subsequently become a member of a county or municipal employees' retirement system; and (C) The local community agency shall be responsible for all employer costs incurred as a result of the employee electing to remain a member of the retirement system.
(A) Within ninety (90) days following the time at which employment of such person is transferred to the local community agency, such employee files with the board of trustees a notice of election to remain a member of the retirement system;
(B) Such person continues to make the necessary employee contributions and does not subsequently become a member of a county or municipal employees' retirement system; and
(C) The local community agency shall be responsible for all employer costs incurred as a result of the employee electing to remain a member of the retirement system.
(2) Contributions shall be made at the same rate as employer contributions for state employees.
(b) Any person who does not elect to remain a member of the retirement system within the time provided herein shall not thereafter be entitled to membership in the retirement system based upon such person's employment with the educational television network. Any person retiring from employment with a station covered by this section may not draw benefits and continue employment at a station covered by this section. It is further provided, that any person who does elect to remain a member within the required time, but who subsequently decides to withdraw from the retirement system, shall not be entitled to reenroll in the retirement system as long as such person continues in the employ of the educational television network.
(c) The local community agency as the employer of any person electing to remain a member of the retirement system in accordance with [former] title 49, chapter 50, part 9 [repealed] is authorized to pay the employer contributions for any state funds received to implement [former] title 49, chapter 50, part 9 [repealed]. However, no additional funds shall be appropriated solely for the purpose of paying employer retirement costs. For the purposes of this section, the local agency shall be regarded as the employing agency of those persons electing to remain members of the retirement system and shall be responsible for the filing of any required reports.
Acts 1981, ch. 171, §§ 10, 11; 1983, ch. 399, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-225 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-225
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 11, eff. 4/10/2014. Acts 1986, ch. 663, § 1; 2010 , ch. 777, § 14.
Repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 11, eff. 4/10/2014.
Acts 1986, ch. 663, § 1; 2010 , ch. 777, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-112
Criminal prosecution of judge, chancellor, or judicial elected official
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general and reporter has the authority to conduct an investigation and has the authority to initiate the criminal prosecution of any judge, chancellor or judicial elected official and/or district attorney general whenever: (1) The attorney general and reporter receives information sufficient to constitute probable cause to investigate whether any official may have violated any state criminal law; (2) A decision to prosecute the official by the district attorney general of the district in which the offense occurred or in which a portion of the offense occurred may result in a personal, financial or political conflict of interest; and (3) The attorney general and reporter receives a report of a violation of § 8-31-103 . (b) If the attorney general and reporter initiates a criminal prosecution pursuant to the authority of this section, such attorney general and reporter, or a deputy or assistant attorney general, shall have the authority to exercise all of the powers and perform all of the duties before any court or grand jury with respect to such prosecution that the appropriate district attorney general would otherwise be authorized or required by law to exercise or perform. (c) If the attorney general and reporter initiates a criminal prosecution pursuant to this section, the appropriate district attorney general shall fully cooperate with the attorney general and reporter and participate in the prosecution, unless the subject of such prosecution, to the extent requested or approved by the attorney general and reporter. (d) If the attorney general and reporter concludes that an investigation or prosecution should be initiated pursuant to this section, the attorney general and reporter may, after giving notice to the executive director of the district attorneys general conference, request appointment as district attorney general pro tem by an appropriate court pursuant to § 8-7-106(a) . The application shall be considered by the court in camera. The executive director may appear before the court to be heard on the request for appointment. The notice to the executive director, the application for appointment, and the proceedings on the application shall be confidential. (e) The attorney general and reporter is hereby authorized to request the director of the Tennessee bureau of investigation to furnish such assistance as may be required by the attorney general and reporter in the performance of the attorney general and reporter's duties under this section. The Tennessee bureau of investigation is authorized to provide to the attorney general and reporter such assistance as the attorney general and reporter may request pursuant to this section. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 50, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1998, ch. 1061, § 1.
(a) The attorney general and reporter has the authority to conduct an investigation and has the authority to initiate the criminal prosecution of any judge, chancellor or judicial elected official and/or district attorney general whenever: (1) The attorney general and reporter receives information sufficient to constitute probable cause to investigate whether any official may have violated any state criminal law; (2) A decision to prosecute the official by the district attorney general of the district in which the offense occurred or in which a portion of the offense occurred may result in a personal, financial or political conflict of interest; and (3) The attorney general and reporter receives a report of a violation of § 8-31-103 .
(1) The attorney general and reporter receives information sufficient to constitute probable cause to investigate whether any official may have violated any state criminal law;
(2) A decision to prosecute the official by the district attorney general of the district in which the offense occurred or in which a portion of the offense occurred may result in a personal, financial or political conflict of interest; and
(3) The attorney general and reporter receives a report of a violation of § 8-31-103 .
(b) If the attorney general and reporter initiates a criminal prosecution pursuant to the authority of this section, such attorney general and reporter, or a deputy or assistant attorney general, shall have the authority to exercise all of the powers and perform all of the duties before any court or grand jury with respect to such prosecution that the appropriate district attorney general would otherwise be authorized or required by law to exercise or perform.
(c) If the attorney general and reporter initiates a criminal prosecution pursuant to this section, the appropriate district attorney general shall fully cooperate with the attorney general and reporter and participate in the prosecution, unless the subject of such prosecution, to the extent requested or approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(d) If the attorney general and reporter concludes that an investigation or prosecution should be initiated pursuant to this section, the attorney general and reporter may, after giving notice to the executive director of the district attorneys general conference, request appointment as district attorney general pro tem by an appropriate court pursuant to § 8-7-106(a) . The application shall be considered by the court in camera. The executive director may appear before the court to be heard on the request for appointment. The notice to the executive director, the application for appointment, and the proceedings on the application shall be confidential.
(e) The attorney general and reporter is hereby authorized to request the director of the Tennessee bureau of investigation to furnish such assistance as may be required by the attorney general and reporter in the performance of the attorney general and reporter's duties under this section. The Tennessee bureau of investigation is authorized to provide to the attorney general and reporter such assistance as the attorney general and reporter may request pursuant to this section.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 50, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1998, ch. 1061, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-807 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-807
Participation in other post-employment investment trust
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part prohibits a local education agency from participating in any other post-employment benefits investment trust created pursuant to chapter 50, part 12 of this title. Acts 2018 , ch. 661, § 1.
Nothing in this part prohibits a local education agency from participating in any other post-employment benefits investment trust created pursuant to chapter 50, part 12 of this title.
Acts 2018 , ch. 661, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-308 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-308
Legal counsel
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general and reporter or an assistant designated by the attorney general and reporter shall be the legal advisor of the board of trustees. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, in cases where the interest of the consolidated retirement system requires additional counsel to the attorney general and reporter, the chair of the board of trustees, with the approval of the attorney general and reporter, is authorized to employ such additional counsel. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3926; Acts 1983, ch. 342, § 25.
(a) The attorney general and reporter or an assistant designated by the attorney general and reporter shall be the legal advisor of the board of trustees.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, in cases where the interest of the consolidated retirement system requires additional counsel to the attorney general and reporter, the chair of the board of trustees, with the approval of the attorney general and reporter, is authorized to employ such additional counsel.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3926; Acts 1983, ch. 342, § 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-22-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 22 / Section 8-22-101
Clerks and county officers made salaried officers
Status: in_force

The clerks and masters of the chancery courts, the county clerks and clerks of the probate, criminal, circuit and special courts, county trustees, registers of deeds, general sessions court clerks, juvenile court clerks, and sheriffs shall be deprived of all their fees, commissions, emoluments and perquisites that shall accrue, or be received by virtue of their respective offices, except payment for special services as trustee or receiver and payment for special services as special commissioner; and they shall be compensated for their services by salaries in the manner provided in chapter 24 of this title, which salaries shall be in lieu of all other compensation. Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 6428a38; Code 1932, § 10725; Acts 1955, ch. 116, § 1; 1969, ch. 332, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2201; Acts 1990, ch. 1035, § 14.
The clerks and masters of the chancery courts, the county clerks and clerks of the probate, criminal, circuit and special courts, county trustees, registers of deeds, general sessions court clerks, juvenile court clerks, and sheriffs shall be deprived of all their fees, commissions, emoluments and perquisites that shall accrue, or be received by virtue of their respective offices, except payment for special services as trustee or receiver and payment for special services as special commissioner; and they shall be compensated for their services by salaries in the manner provided in chapter 24 of this title, which salaries shall be in lieu of all other compensation.
Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 6428a38; Code 1932, § 10725; Acts 1955, ch. 116, § 1; 1969, ch. 332, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2201; Acts 1990, ch. 1035, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-118 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-118
Vacancy in office
Status: in_force

Any vacancy in the office of constable shall be filled by appointment of the county legislative body and by election of the people in accordance with § 5-1-104 . Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 10.
Any vacancy in the office of constable shall be filled by appointment of the county legislative body and by election of the people in accordance with § 5-1-104 .
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-405 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-405
Terms of members
Status: in_force

The terms of the members of the board shall be three (3) years; provided, that the initial appointments shall be as follows: (1) One (1) member selected by the county legislative body for one (1) year; (2) One (1) member selected by the county legislative body for two (2) years; and (3) One (1) member selected by the county legislative body for three (3) years. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 8-844.
The terms of the members of the board shall be three (3) years; provided, that the initial appointments shall be as follows:
(1) One (1) member selected by the county legislative body for one (1) year;
(2) One (1) member selected by the county legislative body for two (2) years; and
(3) One (1) member selected by the county legislative body for three (3) years.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 8-844.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-117 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-117
Employees of the University of Tennessee
Status: in_force

Effective July 1, 1978, all former, present and future employees of the University of Tennessee shall be considered to be general employees of the state or teachers employed in state-supported institutions of higher education depending on their position with the university. Their membership in the retirement system shall be governed in accordance with the provisions affecting either general employees, teachers, or both. Acts 1978, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3903(15).
Effective July 1, 1978, all former, present and future employees of the University of Tennessee shall be considered to be general employees of the state or teachers employed in state-supported institutions of higher education depending on their position with the university. Their membership in the retirement system shall be governed in accordance with the provisions affecting either general employees, teachers, or both.
Acts 1978, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3903(15).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 44 / Section 8-44-112
Reserved period for public comment - Reasonable restrictions allowed - Notice to public commenters - Applicability
Status: repealed

(a) A governing body shall, for each public meeting, reserve a period for public comment to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on matters that are germane to the items on the agenda for the meeting. (b) The governing body may put reasonable restrictions on the period for public comment, such as the length of the period, the number of speakers, and the length of time that each speaker will be allowed to provide comment. The governing body may require a person to give notice in advance of the desire to offer comments at a meeting. The governing body shall take all practicable steps to ensure that opposing viewpoints are represented fairly, if any. (c) A notice for a public meeting shall indicate the manner in which a person may indicate the person's desire to provide public comment at the meeting. (d) This section does not apply to: (1) A meeting of a governing body, or a portion thereof, where the governing body is conducting a disciplinary hearing for a member of the governing body or a person whose profession or activities fall within the jurisdiction of the governing body; or (2) A meeting for which there are no actionable items on the agenda. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 300, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) A governing body shall, for each public meeting, reserve a period for public comment to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on matters that are germane to the items on the agenda for the meeting.
(b) The governing body may put reasonable restrictions on the period for public comment, such as the length of the period, the number of speakers, and the length of time that each speaker will be allowed to provide comment. The governing body may require a person to give notice in advance of the desire to offer comments at a meeting. The governing body shall take all practicable steps to ensure that opposing viewpoints are represented fairly, if any.
(c) A notice for a public meeting shall indicate the manner in which a person may indicate the person's desire to provide public comment at the meeting.
(d) This section does not apply to: (1) A meeting of a governing body, or a portion thereof, where the governing body is conducting a disciplinary hearing for a member of the governing body or a person whose profession or activities fall within the jurisdiction of the governing body; or (2) A meeting for which there are no actionable items on the agenda.
(1) A meeting of a governing body, or a portion thereof, where the governing body is conducting a disciplinary hearing for a member of the governing body or a person whose profession or activities fall within the jurisdiction of the governing body; or
(2) A meeting for which there are no actionable items on the agenda.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 300, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-119 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-119
Official uniform
Status: in_force

(a) Any constable may wear the official uniform of the type and design with the insignias of the Tennessee constable as described in subsection (b). Wearing of the uniform is permissive with the individual constable when such uniform is purchased by the constable; provided, that if such uniform is provided by the county, then the uniform shall be worn in accordance with a dress code adopted by the county legislative body or the sheriff of such county. (b) The official uniform for the constable shall consist of: (1) Taupe pants with a one-inch wide brown stripe running vertically down each side of the pants; (2) Shirts of either dark brown or white, at the discretion of the constable, displaying a patch of a design approved by the Tennessee Constable Association or the Tennessee Constable Council; (3) A necktie of either taupe or brown, at the discretion of the constable; and (4) Black leather gear and black shoes. Western type belts, holsters and tie-downs are prohibited. (c) This section does not apply in any county which has removed from constables any law enforcement powers. (d) This section does not apply in counties having a population of not less than fourteen thousand six hundred fifty (14,650) nor more than fifteen thousand (15,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1996, ch. 686, §§ 2, 4; 2004, ch. 655, § 1.
(a) Any constable may wear the official uniform of the type and design with the insignias of the Tennessee constable as described in subsection (b). Wearing of the uniform is permissive with the individual constable when such uniform is purchased by the constable; provided, that if such uniform is provided by the county, then the uniform shall be worn in accordance with a dress code adopted by the county legislative body or the sheriff of such county.
(b) The official uniform for the constable shall consist of: (1) Taupe pants with a one-inch wide brown stripe running vertically down each side of the pants; (2) Shirts of either dark brown or white, at the discretion of the constable, displaying a patch of a design approved by the Tennessee Constable Association or the Tennessee Constable Council; (3) A necktie of either taupe or brown, at the discretion of the constable; and (4) Black leather gear and black shoes. Western type belts, holsters and tie-downs are prohibited.
(1) Taupe pants with a one-inch wide brown stripe running vertically down each side of the pants;
(2) Shirts of either dark brown or white, at the discretion of the constable, displaying a patch of a design approved by the Tennessee Constable Association or the Tennessee Constable Council;
(3) A necktie of either taupe or brown, at the discretion of the constable; and
(4) Black leather gear and black shoes. Western type belts, holsters and tie-downs are prohibited.
(c) This section does not apply in any county which has removed from constables any law enforcement powers.
(d) This section does not apply in counties having a population of not less than fourteen thousand six hundred fifty (14,650) nor more than fifteen thousand (15,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1996, ch. 686, §§ 2, 4; 2004, ch. 655, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-104
"Voluntary benefits" defined for purposes of parts 1, 2, 3 and 7
Status: in_force

For the purposes of parts 1, 2, 3, and 7 of this chapter, "voluntary benefits" means those benefits the committees deem necessary and reasonable to afford coverage in addition to the basic health plan or plans, and any fully employer-paid benefits offered by the committees. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 10, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
For the purposes of parts 1, 2, 3, and 7 of this chapter, "voluntary benefits" means those benefits the committees deem necessary and reasonable to afford coverage in addition to the basic health plan or plans, and any fully employer-paid benefits offered by the committees.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 10, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-307 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-307
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

Any medical records submitted to, or compiled by, any person or entity providing profit sharing and/or salary reduction plan services pursuant to this part are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as provided under § 8-25-109 . Acts 1993, ch. 67, § 2.
Any medical records submitted to, or compiled by, any person or entity providing profit sharing and/or salary reduction plan services pursuant to this part are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as provided under § 8-25-109 .
Acts 1993, ch. 67, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-304 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-304
Calling of meetings - Notice - Election of officers
Status: in_force

The president of the conference may call meetings at will, upon at least ten (10) days' written notice to members, and shall call at least one (1) meeting annually, the annual meeting to be at the same time as that held by the judicial conference of this state. The district attorneys general conference shall elect annually a president, vice president, secretary and such other officers as may become necessary. Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-716.
The president of the conference may call meetings at will, upon at least ten (10) days' written notice to members, and shall call at least one (1) meeting annually, the annual meeting to be at the same time as that held by the judicial conference of this state. The district attorneys general conference shall elect annually a president, vice president, secretary and such other officers as may become necessary.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-716.