Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-302 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-302
Office of executive director - Election - Term - Removal - Salary
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director of the district public defenders conference shall be elected by a simple majority of the membership of the district public defenders conference for a term of four (4) years. The election of the executive director shall be held at the annual meeting of the conference which immediately precedes July 1 of years in which presidential elections are held. (b) The term of office of the executive director shall begin on July 1 following the election, and shall extend through June 30 of the next year in which a presidential election is held. The executive director shall, however, be subject to removal from office by vote of a majority of the conference membership at any meeting of the conference held during the term of office of the executive director. Upon removal from office of the executive director, or upon a vacancy in the office otherwise occurring during a meeting of the conference, the conference shall elect by vote of a majority of its membership a person to fill the unexpired term of office. Should a vacancy in the office of executive director occur at any other time, the executive committee of the conference shall appoint a person to the office of executive director to serve until the next meeting of the conference, at which time the conference shall, by vote of a majority of its members, elect a person to fill the unexpired term of office of the executive director. (c) The executive director shall receive a salary equal to that fixed by law for a district public defender. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 18; 1996, ch. 610, § 4.
(a) The executive director of the district public defenders conference shall be elected by a simple majority of the membership of the district public defenders conference for a term of four (4) years. The election of the executive director shall be held at the annual meeting of the conference which immediately precedes July 1 of years in which presidential elections are held.
(b) The term of office of the executive director shall begin on July 1 following the election, and shall extend through June 30 of the next year in which a presidential election is held. The executive director shall, however, be subject to removal from office by vote of a majority of the conference membership at any meeting of the conference held during the term of office of the executive director. Upon removal from office of the executive director, or upon a vacancy in the office otherwise occurring during a meeting of the conference, the conference shall elect by vote of a majority of its membership a person to fill the unexpired term of office. Should a vacancy in the office of executive director occur at any other time, the executive committee of the conference shall appoint a person to the office of executive director to serve until the next meeting of the conference, at which time the conference shall, by vote of a majority of its members, elect a person to fill the unexpired term of office of the executive director.
(c) The executive director shall receive a salary equal to that fixed by law for a district public defender.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 18; 1996, ch. 610, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-104
Completion of in-service education required prior to exercise of law enforcement powers and authority
Status: in_force

(a) A constable shall not exercise any law enforcement powers and authority conferred upon the constable by §§ 8-10-108 , 39-17-1315 , 39-17-1350 , 40-6-210 , 40- 6-212, 55-8-152, 57-9-101, 57-9-103, and 57-9-201, if the constable fails to complete the in-service education requirements described in part 2 of this chapter. (b) A constable who violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor, subject to a fine only. Each day of a violation of this section constitutes a separate offense. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688, s 1, eff. 7/1/2020.
(a) A constable shall not exercise any law enforcement powers and authority conferred upon the constable by §§ 8-10-108 , 39-17-1315 , 39-17-1350 , 40-6-210 , 40- 6-212, 55-8-152, 57-9-101, 57-9-103, and 57-9-201, if the constable fails to complete the in-service education requirements described in part 2 of this chapter.
(b) A constable who violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor, subject to a fine only. Each day of a violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688, s 1, eff. 7/1/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-202
Opinions to be reported
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter to report any written opinion of the supreme court that may be pronounced by the court, or any judge thereof, in which any other points of law are decided than such as are settled in some previously reported decisions, and all the opinions the court may direct the attorney general and reporter to report. Additionally, the attorney general and reporter may report and distribute the opinions of the office of the attorney general and reporter, or such other significant legal matters as may be deemed appropriate. (b) All opinions handed down by the supreme court are required to be officially published in the official reports. This subsection (b) shall not affect appeals from any state boards or commissions, including the Tennessee public utility commission, appeals involving revenue matters and/or taxes, and appeals where the only grounds for a new trial were that there was no evidence to support the verdict and/or that the verdict of the jury was contrary to the weight and preponderance of the evidence. (c) All opinions handed down by the court of appeals are required to be published in the official reports where certiorari is denied by the supreme court. This subsection (c) shall not affect appeals from any state boards or commissions, including the Tennessee public utility commission, appeals involving revenue matters and/or taxes, and appeals where the only grounds for a new trial were that there was no evidence to support the verdict and/or that the verdict of the jury was contrary to the weight and preponderance of the evidence. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94,s 25, eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1871, ch. 99, § 1; Shan., § 5761; Code 1932, § 9959; Acts 1971, ch. 276, § 3; 1977, ch. 361, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-612; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 88.
(a) It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter to report any written opinion of the supreme court that may be pronounced by the court, or any judge thereof, in which any other points of law are decided than such as are settled in some previously reported decisions, and all the opinions the court may direct the attorney general and reporter to report. Additionally, the attorney general and reporter may report and distribute the opinions of the office of the attorney general and reporter, or such other significant legal matters as may be deemed appropriate.
(b) All opinions handed down by the supreme court are required to be officially published in the official reports. This subsection (b) shall not affect appeals from any state boards or commissions, including the Tennessee public utility commission, appeals involving revenue matters and/or taxes, and appeals where the only grounds for a new trial were that there was no evidence to support the verdict and/or that the verdict of the jury was contrary to the weight and preponderance of the evidence.
(c) All opinions handed down by the court of appeals are required to be published in the official reports where certiorari is denied by the supreme court. This subsection (c) shall not affect appeals from any state boards or commissions, including the Tennessee public utility commission, appeals involving revenue matters and/or taxes, and appeals where the only grounds for a new trial were that there was no evidence to support the verdict and/or that the verdict of the jury was contrary to the weight and preponderance of the evidence.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94,s 25, eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1871, ch. 99, § 1; Shan., § 5761; Code 1932, § 9959; Acts 1971, ch. 276, § 3; 1977, ch. 361, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-612; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 88.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-211 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-211
Penalty for allowing prisoner to be taken from jail and put to death by violence
Status: in_force

Any sheriff who, either negligently or willfully, or by want of proper diligence, firmness, and promptness in the use of all the powers with which the sheriff is vested by law, allows a prisoner to be taken from the jail of the sheriff's county, or to be taken from the sheriff's custody, and put to death by violence, commits a Class A misdemeanor in office, and, upon indictment therefor and conviction thereof, shall be fined at the discretion of the court, and shall also, by the judgment of the court, forfeit the office, and be declared forever incapable of holding any office of trust or profit in this state. Acts 1881, ch. 45, § 1; Shan., § 450; Code 1932, § 697; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-820; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
Any sheriff who, either negligently or willfully, or by want of proper diligence, firmness, and promptness in the use of all the powers with which the sheriff is vested by law, allows a prisoner to be taken from the jail of the sheriff's county, or to be taken from the sheriff's custody, and put to death by violence, commits a Class A misdemeanor in office, and, upon indictment therefor and conviction thereof, shall be fined at the discretion of the court, and shall also, by the judgment of the court, forfeit the office, and be declared forever incapable of holding any office of trust or profit in this state.
Acts 1881, ch. 45, § 1; Shan., § 450; Code 1932, § 697; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-820; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-102
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to all personnel in state service. "State service" means all officers and positions of trust or employment in the service of state government in the executive branch and all boards, commissions and agencies of state government, except those specifically excluded in this chapter. (b) This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) The legislative branch of state government including, but not limited to, employees of the fiscal review committee, and employees of any other committee, office or other entity created pursuant to law or resolution of either house of the general assembly for the purpose of serving either or both houses of the general assembly in executing its duties under the constitution of Tennessee; (2) The judicial branch of state government including, but not limited to, employees of the administrative office of the courts; (3) The office of the secretary of state; (4) The office of the state treasurer; (5) The office of the comptroller of the treasury; (6) The office of the attorney general and reporter; (7) The offices of the district attorneys general and the district public defenders; (8) The schools, institutions, and entities governed by the state university boards, the board of regents, and the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, including the members of the teaching staffs and the staffs of the boards themselves; and only certified professional employees of the Tennessee School for the Blind, Tennessee School for the Deaf, West Tennessee School for the Deaf, Alvin C. York Institute, and any other special school hereafter established; (9) Any administrative boards and commissions, or any other officers or employees, attached to the entities listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(8) for administrative purposes; (10) The Tennessee higher education commission and all employees of that commission; (11) All employees of the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations; (12) The Tennessee housing development agency and all employees of that agency; and (13) All employees of the Tennessee rehabilitative initiative in correction board. (c) The commissioner shall, upon request of the heads of any of the excluded entities enumerated in subsection (b), perform any of the functions set forth in this chapter. Such a request shall not be deemed to make this chapter applicable to those entities. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 602,s 1, eff. 3/23/2018. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 755,s 1, eff. 4/22/2014. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 3.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to all personnel in state service. "State service" means all officers and positions of trust or employment in the service of state government in the executive branch and all boards, commissions and agencies of state government, except those specifically excluded in this chapter.
(b) This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) The legislative branch of state government including, but not limited to, employees of the fiscal review committee, and employees of any other committee, office or other entity created pursuant to law or resolution of either house of the general assembly for the purpose of serving either or both houses of the general assembly in executing its duties under the constitution of Tennessee; (2) The judicial branch of state government including, but not limited to, employees of the administrative office of the courts; (3) The office of the secretary of state; (4) The office of the state treasurer; (5) The office of the comptroller of the treasury; (6) The office of the attorney general and reporter; (7) The offices of the district attorneys general and the district public defenders; (8) The schools, institutions, and entities governed by the state university boards, the board of regents, and the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, including the members of the teaching staffs and the staffs of the boards themselves; and only certified professional employees of the Tennessee School for the Blind, Tennessee School for the Deaf, West Tennessee School for the Deaf, Alvin C. York Institute, and any other special school hereafter established; (9) Any administrative boards and commissions, or any other officers or employees, attached to the entities listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(8) for administrative purposes; (10) The Tennessee higher education commission and all employees of that commission; (11) All employees of the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations; (12) The Tennessee housing development agency and all employees of that agency; and (13) All employees of the Tennessee rehabilitative initiative in correction board.
(1) The legislative branch of state government including, but not limited to, employees of the fiscal review committee, and employees of any other committee, office or other entity created pursuant to law or resolution of either house of the general assembly for the purpose of serving either or both houses of the general assembly in executing its duties under the constitution of Tennessee;
(2) The judicial branch of state government including, but not limited to, employees of the administrative office of the courts;
(3) The office of the secretary of state;
(4) The office of the state treasurer;
(5) The office of the comptroller of the treasury;
(6) The office of the attorney general and reporter;
(7) The offices of the district attorneys general and the district public defenders;
(8) The schools, institutions, and entities governed by the state university boards, the board of regents, and the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, including the members of the teaching staffs and the staffs of the boards themselves; and only certified professional employees of the Tennessee School for the Blind, Tennessee School for the Deaf, West Tennessee School for the Deaf, Alvin C. York Institute, and any other special school hereafter established;
(9) Any administrative boards and commissions, or any other officers or employees, attached to the entities listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(8) for administrative purposes;
(10) The Tennessee higher education commission and all employees of that commission;
(11) All employees of the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations;
(12) The Tennessee housing development agency and all employees of that agency; and
(13) All employees of the Tennessee rehabilitative initiative in correction board.
(c) The commissioner shall, upon request of the heads of any of the excluded entities enumerated in subsection (b), perform any of the functions set forth in this chapter. Such a request shall not be deemed to make this chapter applicable to those entities.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 602,s 1, eff. 3/23/2018.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 755,s 1, eff. 4/22/2014.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-24-115 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 24 / Section 8-24-115
County commissioners in counties of 100,000 to 600,000
Status: in_force

The compensation of county commissioners of any county having a population of not less than one hundred thousand (100,000) nor more than six hundred thousand (600,000), according to the United States census of 1970, shall be not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year, but any such county may by private act provide for annual compensation in a larger amount. The salary fixed by this section shall control over any prior private or public enactment providing for an automatic salary adjustment for any county commissioner and any such provision is hereby declared to be superseded by this section. Acts 1975, ch. 344, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-2417.
The compensation of county commissioners of any county having a population of not less than one hundred thousand (100,000) nor more than six hundred thousand (600,000), according to the United States census of 1970, shall be not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year, but any such county may by private act provide for annual compensation in a larger amount. The salary fixed by this section shall control over any prior private or public enactment providing for an automatic salary adjustment for any county commissioner and any such provision is hereby declared to be superseded by this section.
Acts 1975, ch. 344, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-2417.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-106
Fees not included - Conflicts
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter listing fees of clerks and other officials is not to be construed to be inclusive of all fees. In cases of conflicts or apparent conflicts, the fees shall be those named in other sections dealing with the particular subject matters. (b) Fees established for transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code, compiled in title 47, chapters 1-9, shall be exclusively those fees established therein. Code 1932, § 10724; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2144; Acts 1998, ch. 870, § 4.
(a) This chapter listing fees of clerks and other officials is not to be construed to be inclusive of all fees. In cases of conflicts or apparent conflicts, the fees shall be those named in other sections dealing with the particular subject matters.
(b) Fees established for transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code, compiled in title 47, chapters 1-9, shall be exclusively those fees established therein.
Code 1932, § 10724; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2144; Acts 1998, ch. 870, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-305 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-305
Information from operators of local funds
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the employers operating local retirement funds to report to the board of trustees annually, or at such other intervals as shall be set by the board, the earnable compensation of each teacher in their employ and such other information as may be needed for establishing the prospective benefits of the member and for administering this part. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(1).
It is the duty of the employers operating local retirement funds to report to the board of trustees annually, or at such other intervals as shall be set by the board, the earnable compensation of each teacher in their employ and such other information as may be needed for establishing the prospective benefits of the member and for administering this part.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(1).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-23-208 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 23 / Section 8-23-208
Commission on compensation - Duties - Members - Recommendations
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the commission on compensation. It is the duty of the commission to convene on or about October 1, 1999, and biennially thereafter, to make recommendations to the governor and the general assembly concerning the compensation of the governor, commissioners, constitutional officers, legislators and other officials as may be requested by the governor or speakers of the senate or house of representatives. (b) The commission shall consist of six (6) members, two (2) each to be appointed by the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. Commission members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations. A commission member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the appropriate appointing authority. Commission members shall not be employed by any governmental entity. (c) The commission shall elect such officers as it deems necessary and shall conduct its business as it may agree; provided, that all meetings and proceedings of the commission shall be subject to chapter 44, part 1 of this title. (d) Upon request, the office of comptroller of the treasury shall provide staff assistance to the commission in carrying out its duties. (e) The commission shall report its recommendation to the governor and the general assembly by December 15 each year in which it is convened, and the governor shall include such recommendations and funding therefor in the recommended budget for the ensuing fiscal year. (f) In making its recommendations, the commission shall consider the duties and responsibilities of each official, compensation paid to others with similar duties and responsibilities both within and without the state, the need to attract and retain highly qualified individuals in state service, and the positive impact on public policy of a citizen legislature which is broadly representative of the state's population. Acts 1998, ch. 1104, § 1.
(a) There is hereby created the commission on compensation. It is the duty of the commission to convene on or about October 1, 1999, and biennially thereafter, to make recommendations to the governor and the general assembly concerning the compensation of the governor, commissioners, constitutional officers, legislators and other officials as may be requested by the governor or speakers of the senate or house of representatives.
(b) The commission shall consist of six (6) members, two (2) each to be appointed by the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. Commission members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations. A commission member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the appropriate appointing authority. Commission members shall not be employed by any governmental entity.
(c) The commission shall elect such officers as it deems necessary and shall conduct its business as it may agree; provided, that all meetings and proceedings of the commission shall be subject to chapter 44, part 1 of this title.
(d) Upon request, the office of comptroller of the treasury shall provide staff assistance to the commission in carrying out its duties.
(e) The commission shall report its recommendation to the governor and the general assembly by December 15 each year in which it is convened, and the governor shall include such recommendations and funding therefor in the recommended budget for the ensuing fiscal year.
(f) In making its recommendations, the commission shall consider the duties and responsibilities of each official, compensation paid to others with similar duties and responsibilities both within and without the state, the need to attract and retain highly qualified individuals in state service, and the positive impact on public policy of a citizen legislature which is broadly representative of the state's population.
Acts 1998, ch. 1104, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-103
Trustees of funds
Status: in_force

The members of the board shall be the trustees of the funds created by chapters 34-37 of this title. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 7; T.C.A., § 8-3929(1).
The members of the board shall be the trustees of the funds created by chapters 34-37 of this title.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 7; T.C.A., § 8-3929(1).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-305 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-305
Duty of members to attend meetings
Status: in_force

It is the official duty of each member of the conference to attend its meetings unless otherwise officially engaged, or for other good and sufficient reasons. Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-717.
It is the official duty of each member of the conference to attend its meetings unless otherwise officially engaged, or for other good and sufficient reasons.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-717.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-219 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-219
Application of part-time employee provisions
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding §§ 8-35-103 and 8-35-217 to the contrary, any current or future employer which participates in the retirement system pursuant to this part shall have the option to exclude its part-time employees from membership in the retirement system by passage of a resolution of its chief governing body; provided, that any employee of such employer participating in the retirement system by virtue of part-time service shall continue to be eligible for membership in the retirement system. (b) The chief legislative body of any employer participating in the retirement system pursuant to this part may elect at a later date to extend retirement coverage to its part-time employees by passage of a resolution authorizing such coverage and accepting the liability therefor; provided, that any such resolution shall be irrevocable and the employer shall not later be permitted to exclude part-time employees under this section. Acts 1984, ch. 797, § 6; 1999, ch. 79, § 3; 2005, ch. 204, §§ 2, 3.
(a) Notwithstanding §§ 8-35-103 and 8-35-217 to the contrary, any current or future employer which participates in the retirement system pursuant to this part shall have the option to exclude its part-time employees from membership in the retirement system by passage of a resolution of its chief governing body; provided, that any employee of such employer participating in the retirement system by virtue of part-time service shall continue to be eligible for membership in the retirement system.
(b) The chief legislative body of any employer participating in the retirement system pursuant to this part may elect at a later date to extend retirement coverage to its part-time employees by passage of a resolution authorizing such coverage and accepting the liability therefor; provided, that any such resolution shall be irrevocable and the employer shall not later be permitted to exclude part-time employees under this section.
Acts 1984, ch. 797, § 6; 1999, ch. 79, § 3; 2005, ch. 204, §§ 2, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-102
Automatic salary advancements after passing certified administrative professional examinations
Status: in_force

Any administrative assistant or administrative professional or any employee performing closely related administrative support duties of the state who successfully passes the certified administrative professional examination sponsored by the International Association of Administrative Professionals shall be granted an automatic two-step salary advancement under the state's basic compensation plan. Any automatic pay increase pursuant to this section shall take effect with the next pay period beginning after the department receives documentation of the certification. The automatic pay increase provided for in this section shall not affect any employee's eligibility for any regular merit increase. If necessary, one (1) or two (2) steps shall be added to the compensation plan to provide for the automatic increase provided for by this section. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 317,s 1, eff. 4/28/2015. Acts 1972, ch. 537, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4124; Acts 1988, ch. 462, § 1; 1991, ch. 162, § 1; 2007, ch. 564, § 1.
Any administrative assistant or administrative professional or any employee performing closely related administrative support duties of the state who successfully passes the certified administrative professional examination sponsored by the International Association of Administrative Professionals shall be granted an automatic two-step salary advancement under the state's basic compensation plan. Any automatic pay increase pursuant to this section shall take effect with the next pay period beginning after the department receives documentation of the certification. The automatic pay increase provided for in this section shall not affect any employee's eligibility for any regular merit increase. If necessary, one (1) or two (2) steps shall be added to the compensation plan to provide for the automatic increase provided for by this section.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 317,s 1, eff. 4/28/2015.
Acts 1972, ch. 537, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4124; Acts 1988, ch. 462, § 1; 1991, ch. 162, § 1; 2007, ch. 564, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-215 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-215
Regional libraries
Status: in_force

As of July 1, 1999, all assets credited to the state accumulation fund on account of a regional library board's participation in the retirement system shall be transferred to the state. Upon such transfer, the state shall be liable for the payment of any retirement allowances or other benefits on account of those individuals who were employed by a regional library board prior to July 1, 1999. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; T.C.A., § 8-3934(1)(b); Acts 1999, ch. 205, § 19.
As of July 1, 1999, all assets credited to the state accumulation fund on account of a regional library board's participation in the retirement system shall be transferred to the state. Upon such transfer, the state shall be liable for the payment of any retirement allowances or other benefits on account of those individuals who were employed by a regional library board prior to July 1, 1999.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; T.C.A., § 8-3934(1)(b); Acts 1999, ch. 205, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-23-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 23 / Section 8-23-108
Clerks, stenographers, and research assistants of supreme court judges
Status: in_force

(a) The chief justice and each associate judge of the supreme court are authorized to employ at the expense of the state a clerk or stenographer, who shall each receive compensation in the amount to be fixed by the chief justice and the administrative director of the courts, payable monthly. Such compensation shall be paid out of funds appropriated by the general assembly for the supreme court. (b) The chief justice and each associate judge of the supreme court are authorized to employ, at the expense of the state, a research assistant, whose compensation shall be fixed by the supreme court and who shall serve at the pleasure of the judge employing such assistant. (c) The secretaries when required to be absent from their official residences attending court, in different sections of the state with the members of the courts they represent, shall be reimbursed for their travel and hotel expenses in the same manner as the judges whom they are serving are reimbursed for such expense. Acts 1937, ch. 79, § 1; 1945, ch. 156, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 10678.1; Acts 1963, ch. 82, § 1; 1967, ch. 88, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2308; Acts 1993, ch. 66, § 3.
(a) The chief justice and each associate judge of the supreme court are authorized to employ at the expense of the state a clerk or stenographer, who shall each receive compensation in the amount to be fixed by the chief justice and the administrative director of the courts, payable monthly. Such compensation shall be paid out of funds appropriated by the general assembly for the supreme court.
(b) The chief justice and each associate judge of the supreme court are authorized to employ, at the expense of the state, a research assistant, whose compensation shall be fixed by the supreme court and who shall serve at the pleasure of the judge employing such assistant.
(c) The secretaries when required to be absent from their official residences attending court, in different sections of the state with the members of the courts they represent, shall be reimbursed for their travel and hotel expenses in the same manner as the judges whom they are serving are reimbursed for such expense.
Acts 1937, ch. 79, § 1; 1945, ch. 156, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 10678.1; Acts 1963, ch. 82, § 1; 1967, ch. 88, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2308; Acts 1993, ch. 66, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-111 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-111
Methods of accounting
Status: in_force

The comptroller of the treasury has the authority to require any and all departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state government to maintain their accounts, records, documents, vouchers, requisitions, payrolls, cancelled checks and coupons, and other evidences of financial transactions in such manner as to expedite the work of post auditing. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 74; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.74 (Williams, § 255.79); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-409; T.C.A., § 8-411.
The comptroller of the treasury has the authority to require any and all departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state government to maintain their accounts, records, documents, vouchers, requisitions, payrolls, cancelled checks and coupons, and other evidences of financial transactions in such manner as to expedite the work of post auditing.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 74; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.74 (Williams, § 255.79); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-409; T.C.A., § 8-411.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-113
Form and contents of petition
Status: in_force

The accused shall be named as defendant, and the petition or complaint, except when filed upon the relation of the law officers of the state, district, county, or municipality, shall be verified by oath or affidavit, shall state the charges against defendant, with reasonable certainty, and be subject to amendment as in other actions. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 5; Shan., § 1135a9; Code 1932, § 1885; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2713.
The accused shall be named as defendant, and the petition or complaint, except when filed upon the relation of the law officers of the state, district, county, or municipality, shall be verified by oath or affidavit, shall state the charges against defendant, with reasonable certainty, and be subject to amendment as in other actions.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 5; Shan., § 1135a9; Code 1932, § 1885; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2713.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-110
Twentieth and thirtieth judicial districts - State funding
Status: in_force

For the twentieth and thirtieth judicial districts, the state shall pay, in equal quarterly installments, to the county or metropolitan government which has a local public defender, an amount annually appropriated for that purpose. Such amount shall not be less than the amount appropriated in fiscal year 1992-1993. In addition to the amount appropriated in 1992-1993 the base level of state support on July 1, 2013, shall be adjusted to reflect the percent of change in the average consumer price index (all items-city average) as published by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, between that figure for the calendar year 2011 and the calendar year 2012. Each succeeding July 1, a similar adjustment shall be made, based on the percent of change in the average consumer price index between the two (2) calendar years preceding July 1 of the year in which the adjustment is made. The adjustment provided for in this section must not exceed the greater of five percent (5%) per annum or the percentage increase provided for the state public defender and district attorney general offices during the fiscal year for which the adjustment was made. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1059,s 1, eff. 5/28/2024. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 286, s 1, eff. 4/25/2013. Acts 1992, ch. 965, § 4.
For the twentieth and thirtieth judicial districts, the state shall pay, in equal quarterly installments, to the county or metropolitan government which has a local public defender, an amount annually appropriated for that purpose. Such amount shall not be less than the amount appropriated in fiscal year 1992-1993. In addition to the amount appropriated in 1992-1993 the base level of state support on July 1, 2013, shall be adjusted to reflect the percent of change in the average consumer price index (all items-city average) as published by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, between that figure for the calendar year 2011 and the calendar year 2012. Each succeeding July 1, a similar adjustment shall be made, based on the percent of change in the average consumer price index between the two (2) calendar years preceding July 1 of the year in which the adjustment is made. The adjustment provided for in this section must not exceed the greater of five percent (5%) per annum or the percentage increase provided for the state public defender and district attorney general offices during the fiscal year for which the adjustment was made.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1059,s 1, eff. 5/28/2024.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 286, s 1, eff. 4/25/2013.
Acts 1992, ch. 965, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-104
Oath of office
Status: in_force

The comptroller of the treasury shall take an oath, before a judge of the circuit, chancery, appeals or supreme court, to support the Constitutions of Tennessee and of the United States, and an oath of office. Code 1858, § 203 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 1); Shan., § 253; Code 1932, § 197; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-404.
The comptroller of the treasury shall take an oath, before a judge of the circuit, chancery, appeals or supreme court, to support the Constitutions of Tennessee and of the United States, and an oath of office.
Code 1858, § 203 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 1); Shan., § 253; Code 1932, § 197; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-404.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-246 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-246
Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers 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 local governments participating in the retirement system under this part. Such employees shall be entitled to credit for such prior service as approved by the board of directors of the association under the same provisions which apply to employees of local governments. (c) In case of the withdrawal of the association 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 of the association or their beneficiaries for 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 1995, ch. 235, § 1.
(a) The Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers 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 local governments participating in the retirement system under this part. Such employees shall be entitled to credit for such prior service as approved by the board of directors of the association under the same provisions which apply to employees of local governments.
(c) In case of the withdrawal of the association 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 of the association or their beneficiaries for 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 1995, ch. 235, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-39-207 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 39 / Section 8-39-207
Funding
Status: in_force

(a) The amounts payable under this part shall be provided annually by a separate appropriation for this purpose. (b) The general assembly shall make an annual appropriation to the state treasurer in an amount sufficient to provide the allowances granted herein. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; 1976, ch. 813, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-3942(e).
(a) The amounts payable under this part shall be provided annually by a separate appropriation for this purpose.
(b) The general assembly shall make an annual appropriation to the state treasurer in an amount sufficient to provide the allowances granted herein.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; 1976, ch. 813, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-3942(e).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-240 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-240
Tennessee Municipal League - Tennessee Municipal League risk management pool - Tennessee municipal bond fund
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee Municipal League (TML), the Tennessee Municipal League risk management pool (TML Pool), and the Tennessee municipal bond fund (TMBF), or any or all of them, shall be eligible to be participating employers in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon: (1) Passage of a resolution by the board of directors of the TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF authorizing an actuarial study; and (2) Passage of a resolution by the board of directors of the TML, TML Pool, and/or TMBF authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by its full-time employees. (b) The employees of TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under this part. (c) The employees shall be entitled to credit for prior service as approved by the board of directors of TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF under the same provisions that apply to employees of local governments. (d) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of employees of TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF or their beneficiaries for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF and/or their employees. (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 TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF. (f) In case of the withdrawal of TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF as a participating employer, the benefits of the members and beneficiaries shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 . Acts 1991, ch. 54, § 1; 2010 , ch. 777, § 21.
(a) The Tennessee Municipal League (TML), the Tennessee Municipal League risk management pool (TML Pool), and the Tennessee municipal bond fund (TMBF), or any or all of them, shall be eligible to be participating employers in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon: (1) Passage of a resolution by the board of directors of the TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF authorizing an actuarial study; and (2) Passage of a resolution by the board of directors of the TML, TML Pool, and/or TMBF authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by its full-time employees.
(1) Passage of a resolution by the board of directors of the TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF authorizing an actuarial study; and
(2) Passage of a resolution by the board of directors of the TML, TML Pool, and/or TMBF authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by its full-time employees.
(b) The employees of TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under this part.
(c) The employees shall be entitled to credit for prior service as approved by the board of directors of TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF under the same provisions that apply to employees of local governments.
(d) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of employees of TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF or their beneficiaries for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF and/or their employees.
(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 TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF.
(f) In case of the withdrawal of TML, the TML Pool, and/or the TMBF as a participating employer, the benefits of the members and beneficiaries shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 .
Acts 1991, ch. 54, § 1; 2010 , ch. 777, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-209 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-209
Participating employers in retirement system - Administrative employees - Contributions - Credit for prior service - Withdrawal
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee Education Association, the Tennessee School Boards Association and the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association shall be participating employers in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, and shall be liable for the costs incurred as a result of the participation by its administrative employees. (b) The administrative employees of the associations referenced in subsection (a) shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under this part. (c) The employees shall be entitled to credit for prior service as approved by the board of directors of the respective association under the same provisions that apply to employees of local governments; provided, however, that they shall be allowed prior service credit for the service with which they were credited under the Tennessee teacher's retirement system as of the day preceding July 1, 1972. (d) Withdrawal of an association from participation in the retirement system shall be governed by the provisions in this part that apply to local governments. (e) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of employees of the associations or their beneficiaries for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the respective association and/or its employees. (f) 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 respective association. (g) The board of directors of any participating association referenced in subsection (a) may pass a resolution to extend retirement coverage to all non-administrative employees of the respective association. If such additional coverage is sought, the coverage shall apply to all such employees and the employees shall participate in the same manner and shall be eligible for the same benefits as the administrative employees of the association. Such employees shall further be entitled to credit for such prior service as approved by the board of directors of the respective association. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,Secs.s8, s9 eff. 4/10/2014. Acts 2008, ch. 674, § 17; 2010, ch. 777, § 4.
(a) The Tennessee Education Association, the Tennessee School Boards Association and the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association shall be participating employers in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, and shall be liable for the costs incurred as a result of the participation by its administrative employees.
(b) The administrative employees of the associations referenced in subsection (a) shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under this part.
(c) The employees shall be entitled to credit for prior service as approved by the board of directors of the respective association under the same provisions that apply to employees of local governments; provided, however, that they shall be allowed prior service credit for the service with which they were credited under the Tennessee teacher's retirement system as of the day preceding July 1, 1972.
(d) Withdrawal of an association from participation in the retirement system shall be governed by the provisions in this part that apply to local governments.
(e) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of employees of the associations or their beneficiaries for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the respective association and/or its employees.
(f) 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 respective association.
(g) The board of directors of any participating association referenced in subsection (a) may pass a resolution to extend retirement coverage to all non-administrative employees of the respective association. If such additional coverage is sought, the coverage shall apply to all such employees and the employees shall participate in the same manner and shall be eligible for the same benefits as the administrative employees of the association. Such employees shall further be entitled to credit for such prior service as approved by the board of directors of the respective association.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,Secs.s8, s9 eff. 4/10/2014.
Acts 2008, ch. 674, § 17; 2010, ch. 777, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-202
Meetings - Purpose
Status: in_force

Such conference shall meet annually and at other times as herein provided for the consideration of any and all matters pertaining to the discharge of the official duties and obligations of the several members, to the end that there shall be a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in the courts of this state. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 12.
Such conference shall meet annually and at other times as herein provided for the consideration of any and all matters pertaining to the discharge of the official duties and obligations of the several members, to the end that there shall be a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in the courts of this state.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-24-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 24 / Section 8-24-108
Sheriff and clerk of criminal court - Supplemental salaries
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that the fees, etc., collected by the sheriffs in any of the counties within §§ 8-24-101 - 8-24-103 and 8-24-106 - 8-24-109 do not in any month amount to a sum sufficient to pay all other necessary and legitimate expenses incurred in the proper and efficient administration of the sheriff's office, including the guaranteed compensation of the sheriff, then the shortage of such compensation and expenses as herein provided shall be paid out of the public funds of the counties each month. (b) In the event that fees, etc., collected by the clerks of the criminal court in any of the counties within §§ 8-24-101 - 8-24-103 and 8-24-106 - 8-24-109, do not in any month amount to a sum sufficient to pay all proper, necessary and legitimate expenses incurred in the proper and efficient administration of the sheriff's office, including the maximum compensation allowable to the clerk of the criminal court, then the shortage of such compensation and expenses herein provided shall be paid out of the public funds of the county each month. Acts 1947, ch. 156, § 2; 1949, ch. 203, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 10743; Acts 1965, ch. 52, § 1; 1969, ch. 314, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2410; Acts 1990, ch. 1035, § 12.
(a) In the event that the fees, etc., collected by the sheriffs in any of the counties within §§ 8-24-101 - 8-24-103 and 8-24-106 - 8-24-109 do not in any month amount to a sum sufficient to pay all other necessary and legitimate expenses incurred in the proper and efficient administration of the sheriff's office, including the guaranteed compensation of the sheriff, then the shortage of such compensation and expenses as herein provided shall be paid out of the public funds of the counties each month.
(b) In the event that fees, etc., collected by the clerks of the criminal court in any of the counties within §§ 8-24-101 - 8-24-103 and 8-24-106 - 8-24-109, do not in any month amount to a sum sufficient to pay all proper, necessary and legitimate expenses incurred in the proper and efficient administration of the sheriff's office, including the maximum compensation allowable to the clerk of the criminal court, then the shortage of such compensation and expenses herein provided shall be paid out of the public funds of the county each month.
Acts 1947, ch. 156, § 2; 1949, ch. 203, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 10743; Acts 1965, ch. 52, § 1; 1969, ch. 314, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2410; Acts 1990, ch. 1035, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-706 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-706
Retirement under consolidated system upon failure to qualify under superseded systems
Status: in_force

Any member of any superseded retirement system who upon termination, or retirement, fails to meet the qualification of the benefit provision of that system, shall have the privilege of electing to retire under this system. Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 26; T.C.A., § 8-3935(4)(c).
Any member of any superseded retirement system who upon termination, or retirement, fails to meet the qualification of the benefit provision of that system, shall have the privilege of electing to retire under this system.
Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 26; T.C.A., § 8-3935(4)(c).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-416 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-416
Effect of exoneration on previous liabilities
Status: in_force

The exoneration of the applicant sureties does not affect the previous liability of any of the obligors in the original bond; nor are any of the obligors who have not joined in such application discharged from any liability accruing after the filing of such additional bond, and the obligors who are not exonerated are liable to any person injured by a breach of such bonds, upon either or all of such bonds, according to § 8-19-407 . Code 1858, § 792; Shan., § 1113; Code 1932, § 1855; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1950.
The exoneration of the applicant sureties does not affect the previous liability of any of the obligors in the original bond; nor are any of the obligors who have not joined in such application discharged from any liability accruing after the filing of such additional bond, and the obligors who are not exonerated are liable to any person injured by a breach of such bonds, upon either or all of such bonds, according to § 8-19-407 .
Code 1858, § 792; Shan., § 1113; Code 1932, § 1855; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1950.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-39-209 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 39 / Section 8-39-209
Allowance for less than full terms
Status: in_force

(a) A former governor or the former governor's surviving spouse shall receive the full allowance payable pursuant to this part; provided, that such governor served at least one (1) full year in office. The allowance payable to a former governor or the former governor's surviving spouse, who served less than one (1) full year, shall be prorated in accordance with the time actually served as compared with the one (1) year minimum required to receive a full benefit. If the death of a governor shall occur while the governor is serving in office, the governor's surviving spouse shall receive the full allowance payable regardless of the time served by the governor. (b) This section shall not apply during the current term of the governor in office on May 12, 1982, or to any former governor who served in office prior to May 12, 1982. Acts 1982, ch. 919, §§ 3, 4.
(a) A former governor or the former governor's surviving spouse shall receive the full allowance payable pursuant to this part; provided, that such governor served at least one (1) full year in office. The allowance payable to a former governor or the former governor's surviving spouse, who served less than one (1) full year, shall be prorated in accordance with the time actually served as compared with the one (1) year minimum required to receive a full benefit. If the death of a governor shall occur while the governor is serving in office, the governor's surviving spouse shall receive the full allowance payable regardless of the time served by the governor.
(b) This section shall not apply during the current term of the governor in office on May 12, 1982, or to any former governor who served in office prior to May 12, 1982.
Acts 1982, ch. 919, §§ 3, 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-907 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-907
Criteria and procedure for distribution
Status: in_force

(a) The sick leave bank trustees shall establish the criteria for distributing sick leave from the bank, hear appeals of denials of request for sick leave, and prescribe the form and manner of participation in the bank. (b) All actions of the trustees require four (4) affirmative votes. (c) The appropriate division of the department of human resources shall determine whether or not to grant or deny all initial requests for sick leave to be distributed from the sick leave bank in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the trustees within ten (10) business days of receipt of all necessary documentation. (d) The trustees shall establish criteria and procedures for appeal of a rejected initial request. The trustees must decide every pending appeal within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the appeal. (e) Members of the sick leave bank shall be eligible to make application to the bank for sick leave only after having been a member of the bank for thirty (30) calendar days. (f) A participant shall not receive any sick leave from the bank until after having exhausted all accumulated sick and annual leave. (g) The trustees may establish regulations restricting the number of days which may be withdrawn from the bank by one (1) member on account of one (1) illness, particularly any known illness existing at the time the employee elected to participate in the bank. (h) Grants of sick leave from the bank shall not be made to any member on account of elective surgery, illness of a member of the participant's family except as provided in subsection (n), or during any period the member is receiving disability benefits from social security or the state retirement plan. (i) Leave grants from the bank shall not be more than thirty (30) consecutive days for which the individual applicant would have otherwise lost pay. Applicants may submit requests for extensions of sick leave grants before or after their prior grants expire. The maximum number of days any participant may receive as a result of any one (1) illness, or recurring diagnosed illness, or accident is ninety (90) days. (j) In the event that a member is physically or mentally unable to make a request to the sick leave bank for use of sick leave days, a family member or agent may file a request. (k) If the trustees or their designees for administration determine it necessary, they may require a physician's certificate of condition from any member requesting additional leave. Refusal to comply will result in denial of the pending request for use of sick leave days from the bank. (l) Sick leave granted a member from the bank need not be repaid by the individual member, except as all members are uniformly assessed. (m) All records of the sick leave bank shall be kept in the office of the department of human resources whose responsibility it is to keep records of sick leave. (n) Sick leave may be granted to a member on account of an illness of the member's minor child. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 151, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 151, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1988, ch. 1009, § 1; 1999, ch. 537, §§ 4, 5; 2007 , ch. 60; 2009 , ch. 104, §§ 1, 2.
(a) The sick leave bank trustees shall establish the criteria for distributing sick leave from the bank, hear appeals of denials of request for sick leave, and prescribe the form and manner of participation in the bank.
(b) All actions of the trustees require four (4) affirmative votes.
(c) The appropriate division of the department of human resources shall determine whether or not to grant or deny all initial requests for sick leave to be distributed from the sick leave bank in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the trustees within ten (10) business days of receipt of all necessary documentation.
(d) The trustees shall establish criteria and procedures for appeal of a rejected initial request. The trustees must decide every pending appeal within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the appeal.
(e) Members of the sick leave bank shall be eligible to make application to the bank for sick leave only after having been a member of the bank for thirty (30) calendar days.
(f) A participant shall not receive any sick leave from the bank until after having exhausted all accumulated sick and annual leave.
(g) The trustees may establish regulations restricting the number of days which may be withdrawn from the bank by one (1) member on account of one (1) illness, particularly any known illness existing at the time the employee elected to participate in the bank.
(h) Grants of sick leave from the bank shall not be made to any member on account of elective surgery, illness of a member of the participant's family except as provided in subsection (n), or during any period the member is receiving disability benefits from social security or the state retirement plan.
(i) Leave grants from the bank shall not be more than thirty (30) consecutive days for which the individual applicant would have otherwise lost pay. Applicants may submit requests for extensions of sick leave grants before or after their prior grants expire. The maximum number of days any participant may receive as a result of any one (1) illness, or recurring diagnosed illness, or accident is ninety (90) days.
(j) In the event that a member is physically or mentally unable to make a request to the sick leave bank for use of sick leave days, a family member or agent may file a request.
(k) If the trustees or their designees for administration determine it necessary, they may require a physician's certificate of condition from any member requesting additional leave. Refusal to comply will result in denial of the pending request for use of sick leave days from the bank.
(l) Sick leave granted a member from the bank need not be repaid by the individual member, except as all members are uniformly assessed.
(m) All records of the sick leave bank shall be kept in the office of the department of human resources whose responsibility it is to keep records of sick leave.
(n) Sick leave may be granted to a member on account of an illness of the member's minor child.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 151, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 151, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1988, ch. 1009, § 1; 1999, ch. 537, §§ 4, 5; 2007 , ch. 60; 2009 , ch. 104, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-101
Appointment and qualification - Term of office
Status: in_force

The attorney general and reporter for the state is appointed by the judges of the supreme court. The term of office is eight (8) years. A certificate of appointment, signed by all the judges, shall be entered upon the minutes of the court at the first session thereafter at Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson, respectively. The attorney general and reporter shall qualify and perform the duties of the office as required by law, and subject to the penalties imposed by law. Acts 1870, ch. 24, § 7; Shan., § 392; Code 1932, § 642; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-601.
The attorney general and reporter for the state is appointed by the judges of the supreme court. The term of office is eight (8) years. A certificate of appointment, signed by all the judges, shall be entered upon the minutes of the court at the first session thereafter at Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson, respectively. The attorney general and reporter shall qualify and perform the duties of the office as required by law, and subject to the penalties imposed by law.
Acts 1870, ch. 24, § 7; Shan., § 392; Code 1932, § 642; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-601.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-306 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-306
Inclusion of cost-of-living benefits in computation
Status: in_force

The normal contribution rate and the accrued liability contribution rate as computed by the actuary are to include all liability resulting from cost-of-living benefits as provided by § 8-36-701 . Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; 1978, ch. 741, § 7; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2); Acts 1984, ch. 601, § 13.
The normal contribution rate and the accrued liability contribution rate as computed by the actuary are to include all liability resulting from cost-of-living benefits as provided by § 8-36-701 .
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; 1978, ch. 741, § 7; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2); Acts 1984, ch. 601, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-703 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-703
Fees in pension cases
Status: in_force

The county clerks shall not be entitled to any fees for certificates and seals in the application for pension and pensioners' money, or upon powers of attorney for that purpose, and judges of the court of general sessions shall not be entitled to fees in such cases, and the taking or receiving of fees in any such cases, by either of such officers, shall be a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1859-1860, ch. 87; Shan., § 6400a1; Code 1932, § 10705; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2128; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
The county clerks shall not be entitled to any fees for certificates and seals in the application for pension and pensioners' money, or upon powers of attorney for that purpose, and judges of the court of general sessions shall not be entitled to fees in such cases, and the taking or receiving of fees in any such cases, by either of such officers, shall be a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1859-1860, ch. 87; Shan., § 6400a1; Code 1932, § 10705; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2128; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-206 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-206
Expense of attending meetings - Reimbursement
Status: in_force

Every member whose salary is paid in whole or in part by the state shall be entitled to have expenses paid for such attendance. Such expenses shall be paid upon the verified statement of such expenses by the district public defender incurring the same and shall be paid from the general fund. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 16.
Every member whose salary is paid in whole or in part by the state shall be entitled to have expenses paid for such attendance. Such expenses shall be paid upon the verified statement of such expenses by the district public defender incurring the same and shall be paid from the general fund.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-23-205 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 23 / Section 8-23-205
Compensation of board and commission members
Status: in_force

Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, no member of any board or commission, established by law or pursuant to law, which receives an appropriation, regardless of the source of funding, shall receive any compensation, whether denominated per diem or by whatever name called, except for days in which such member actually works four (4) or more hours performing duties directly relating to that board's or commission's activities, or for time or days spent attending meetings of that board or commission where a quorum is present. The chair or head of each board or commission, the department head to which such board or commission is attached administratively, and the commissioner of finance and administration, shall prescribe procedures to ensure compliance, such procedures to contain, as a minimum, a certification of time worked by each member claiming compensation. Acts 1977, ch. 233, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-2314.
Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, no member of any board or commission, established by law or pursuant to law, which receives an appropriation, regardless of the source of funding, shall receive any compensation, whether denominated per diem or by whatever name called, except for days in which such member actually works four (4) or more hours performing duties directly relating to that board's or commission's activities, or for time or days spent attending meetings of that board or commission where a quorum is present. The chair or head of each board or commission, the department head to which such board or commission is attached administratively, and the commissioner of finance and administration, shall prescribe procedures to ensure compliance, such procedures to contain, as a minimum, a certification of time worked by each member claiming compensation.
Acts 1977, ch. 233, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-2314.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-1103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-1103
Purpose and duration of leave
Status: in_force

Leave shall be available only for the purpose of preparing for and engaging in the competitions set forth herein, and in no event shall the total of all such leave exceed the period of the official training camp and competition combined plus a reasonable amount of travel time or ninety (90) calendar days a year, whichever is less. Acts 1989, ch. 52, § 3.
Leave shall be available only for the purpose of preparing for and engaging in the competitions set forth herein, and in no event shall the total of all such leave exceed the period of the official training camp and competition combined plus a reasonable amount of travel time or ninety (90) calendar days a year, whichever is less.
Acts 1989, ch. 52, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-11-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 8-11-105
Refusal to pay warrant or demand
Status: in_force

If the trustee refuses to pay the amount of any county warrant or legal demand upon the county, when requested by the party entitled to receive the money, it is a Class C misdemeanor, on conviction of which the trustee may be removed from office, unless the trustee produces evidence showing that disbursements have exhausted the money on hand. Code 1858, § 429 (deriv. Acts 1819, ch. 38, § 6); Shan., § 525; Code 1932, § 777; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1105; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
If the trustee refuses to pay the amount of any county warrant or legal demand upon the county, when requested by the party entitled to receive the money, it is a Class C misdemeanor, on conviction of which the trustee may be removed from office, unless the trustee produces evidence showing that disbursements have exhausted the money on hand.
Code 1858, § 429 (deriv. Acts 1819, ch. 38, § 6); Shan., § 525; Code 1932, § 777; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1105; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-228 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-228
Participating political subdivision employees - Credit for employees participating on July 1, or August 1, 1973
Status: in_force

(a) Any present employee of a political subdivision participating in the retirement system effective August 1, 1973, under this part shall be eligible for retirement credit for service rendered to such employer under the following conditions: (1) Such employee was employed by the political subdivision within one (1) year of August 1, 1973; (2) Such employee joined the retirement system within two (2) years of August 1, 1973; (3) Such credit shall be granted under the same terms and conditions which apply to other employees employed by the political subdivision on August 1, 1973; (4) The participating political subdivision authorizes and pays for the cost of an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the granting of such service credit and, following review of the cost of granting such service credit, the chief governing body of the political subdivision shall pass a resolution authorizing such service credit and accepting the liability therefor; and (5) The service credit authorized by this subsection (a) must be established by the member prior to January 1, 1988. (b) Any present employee of a political subdivision participating in the retirement system effective July 1, 1973, under this part shall be eligible for retirement credit for service rendered to such employer if all following conditions are met: (1) Such employee was in service on the political subdivision's date of participation; (2) Service rendered prior to the political subdivision's date of participation shall be granted under the same terms and conditions which apply to other employees employed by the political subdivision on July 1, 1973; (3) For service rendered after the date of participation, the member must pay in a lump sum the amount such member would have paid had such member been a member for the period claimed, plus interest as provided by § 8-37-214 ; (4) The participating political subdivision authorizes and pays for the cost of an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the granting of such service credit and, following review of the cost of granting such service credit, the chief governing body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing such service credit and accepting the liability therefor; and (5) The service credit authorized by this subsection (b) must be established by the member prior to January 1, 1989. Acts 1987, ch. 138, § 1; 1988, ch. 608, § 1.
(a) Any present employee of a political subdivision participating in the retirement system effective August 1, 1973, under this part shall be eligible for retirement credit for service rendered to such employer under the following conditions: (1) Such employee was employed by the political subdivision within one (1) year of August 1, 1973; (2) Such employee joined the retirement system within two (2) years of August 1, 1973; (3) Such credit shall be granted under the same terms and conditions which apply to other employees employed by the political subdivision on August 1, 1973; (4) The participating political subdivision authorizes and pays for the cost of an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the granting of such service credit and, following review of the cost of granting such service credit, the chief governing body of the political subdivision shall pass a resolution authorizing such service credit and accepting the liability therefor; and (5) The service credit authorized by this subsection (a) must be established by the member prior to January 1, 1988.
(1) Such employee was employed by the political subdivision within one (1) year of August 1, 1973;
(2) Such employee joined the retirement system within two (2) years of August 1, 1973;
(3) Such credit shall be granted under the same terms and conditions which apply to other employees employed by the political subdivision on August 1, 1973;
(4) The participating political subdivision authorizes and pays for the cost of an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the granting of such service credit and, following review of the cost of granting such service credit, the chief governing body of the political subdivision shall pass a resolution authorizing such service credit and accepting the liability therefor; and
(5) The service credit authorized by this subsection (a) must be established by the member prior to January 1, 1988.
(b) Any present employee of a political subdivision participating in the retirement system effective July 1, 1973, under this part shall be eligible for retirement credit for service rendered to such employer if all following conditions are met: (1) Such employee was in service on the political subdivision's date of participation; (2) Service rendered prior to the political subdivision's date of participation shall be granted under the same terms and conditions which apply to other employees employed by the political subdivision on July 1, 1973; (3) For service rendered after the date of participation, the member must pay in a lump sum the amount such member would have paid had such member been a member for the period claimed, plus interest as provided by § 8-37-214 ; (4) The participating political subdivision authorizes and pays for the cost of an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the granting of such service credit and, following review of the cost of granting such service credit, the chief governing body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing such service credit and accepting the liability therefor; and (5) The service credit authorized by this subsection (b) must be established by the member prior to January 1, 1989.
(1) Such employee was in service on the political subdivision's date of participation;
(2) Service rendered prior to the political subdivision's date of participation shall be granted under the same terms and conditions which apply to other employees employed by the political subdivision on July 1, 1973;
(3) For service rendered after the date of participation, the member must pay in a lump sum the amount such member would have paid had such member been a member for the period claimed, plus interest as provided by § 8-37-214 ;
(4) The participating political subdivision authorizes and pays for the cost of an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the granting of such service credit and, following review of the cost of granting such service credit, the chief governing body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing such service credit and accepting the liability therefor; and
(5) The service credit authorized by this subsection (b) must be established by the member prior to January 1, 1989.
Acts 1987, ch. 138, § 1; 1988, ch. 608, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-22-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 22 / Section 8-22-102
Bond to pay over fees
Status: in_force

In the official bonds executed by the officers enumerated in § 8-22-101 , there shall be included a condition that the officer shall collect and duly so account to the county trustee for the fees, commissions, emoluments, perquisites, and compensation that such officer shall receive or by due diligence ought to have received by virtue of the office, to which the county is entitled by chapters 21 and 22 of this title. Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 19; Shan. Supp., § 6428a56; mod. Code 1932, § 10745; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2202.
In the official bonds executed by the officers enumerated in § 8-22-101 , there shall be included a condition that the officer shall collect and duly so account to the county trustee for the fees, commissions, emoluments, perquisites, and compensation that such officer shall receive or by due diligence ought to have received by virtue of the office, to which the county is entitled by chapters 21 and 22 of this title.
Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 19; Shan. Supp., § 6428a56; mod. Code 1932, § 10745; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2202.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-604 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-604
Municipal corporation or special school district may share cost of program - Salary deductions
Status: in_force

For the purpose of financing such insurance programs, the municipal corporation or special school district may bear the expense of such coverages, as the aldermen or other governing body of the municipal corporation or special school district shall so determine, up to an amount equaling one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such program, and the participating employees and officials shall have deducted from their salary an amount which will be sufficient to pay the remainder of the cost for the coverage. Acts 1961, ch. 328, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 8-4114, 8-4113, 8-50-304; Acts 1988, ch. 673, § 2; 1988, ch. 847, § 2.
For the purpose of financing such insurance programs, the municipal corporation or special school district may bear the expense of such coverages, as the aldermen or other governing body of the municipal corporation or special school district shall so determine, up to an amount equaling one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such program, and the participating employees and officials shall have deducted from their salary an amount which will be sufficient to pay the remainder of the cost for the coverage.
Acts 1961, ch. 328, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 8-4114, 8-4113, 8-50-304; Acts 1988, ch. 673, § 2; 1988, ch. 847, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-111 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-111
Payments by political subdivisions
Status: in_force

Each political subdivision that has an approved plan under §§ 8-38-108 - 8-38-110 shall pay to the internal revenue service, at such time or times as may be required by applicable federal law, contributions with respect to wages, equal to the applicable taxes which would be imposed by the "Rate of Tax" sections of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act ( 26 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) if the services covered by the agreement constituted employment within the meaning of that act. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 6, eff. 4/16/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); 1957, ch. 373, § 30; 1959, ch. 142, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3811; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 7.
Each political subdivision that has an approved plan under §§ 8-38-108 - 8-38-110 shall pay to the internal revenue service, at such time or times as may be required by applicable federal law, contributions with respect to wages, equal to the applicable taxes which would be imposed by the "Rate of Tax" sections of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act ( 26 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) if the services covered by the agreement constituted employment within the meaning of that act.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 6, eff. 4/16/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); 1957, ch. 373, § 30; 1959, ch. 142, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3811; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-39-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 39 / Section 8-39-202
Retirement allowance upon reaching sixty-five years of age
Status: in_force

(a) Any former governor, upon reaching sixty-five (65) years of age, shall be eligible to receive a retirement allowance. (b) The amount of such retirement allowance shall be an amount per annum equal to fifty percent (50%) of the then current annual salary of the office of the governor, payable in twelve (12) equal monthly payments, to commence on the first day of the month following the former governor's sixty-fifth birthday and to be payable monthly thereafter for life. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3942(b).
(a) Any former governor, upon reaching sixty-five (65) years of age, shall be eligible to receive a retirement allowance.
(b) The amount of such retirement allowance shall be an amount per annum equal to fifty percent (50%) of the then current annual salary of the office of the governor, payable in twelve (12) equal monthly payments, to commence on the first day of the month following the former governor's sixty-fifth birthday and to be payable monthly thereafter for life.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3942(b).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-812 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-812
Veteran sick leave
Status: in_force

In addition to the sick leave granted under § 8-50-802 , a state employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability of thirty percent (30%) or more receives thirty-six (36) hours of leave each year that can be used to attend appointments related to the service-connected disability. However, no unused leave remaining at the end of the year may be carried over to the subsequent year. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 427, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
In addition to the sick leave granted under § 8-50-802 , a state employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability of thirty percent (30%) or more receives thirty-six (36) hours of leave each year that can be used to attend appointments related to the service-connected disability. However, no unused leave remaining at the end of the year may be carried over to the subsequent year.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 427, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-106
Deduction from wages
Status: in_force

The contribution imposed by § 8-38-105 shall be collected by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 4 (Williams, § 1034.67); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3806.
The contribution imposed by § 8-38-105 shall be collected by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 4 (Williams, § 1034.67); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3806.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-601 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-601
Municipal corporations and special school districts authorized to provide insurance for employees and officials - Persons eligible
Status: in_force

(a) All municipal corporations and special school districts are hereby expressly authorized to provide group life, hospitalization, disability, or medical insurance for all employees and officials of such municipal corporations and special school districts and for the dependents of these employees and officials. All persons employed as teachers, principals, superintendents and otherwise in the municipal or special school district school system shall be eligible for all insurance programs and benefits conferred by this part. (b) For the purpose of the application of this part, "municipal corporation or special school district employee" may include, subject to the approval of the legislative body of the municipal corporation or special school district, retired municipal corporation or special school district employees, officials, and their surviving spouses. Where any municipal corporation or special school district has offered such coverage prior to May 10, 1994, no further action by the legislative body shall be required. Acts 1961, ch. 328, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 8-4111, 8-4110, 8-50-301; Acts 1988, ch. 673, § 1; 1994, ch. 966, § 4.
(a) All municipal corporations and special school districts are hereby expressly authorized to provide group life, hospitalization, disability, or medical insurance for all employees and officials of such municipal corporations and special school districts and for the dependents of these employees and officials. All persons employed as teachers, principals, superintendents and otherwise in the municipal or special school district school system shall be eligible for all insurance programs and benefits conferred by this part.
(b) For the purpose of the application of this part, "municipal corporation or special school district employee" may include, subject to the approval of the legislative body of the municipal corporation or special school district, retired municipal corporation or special school district employees, officials, and their surviving spouses. Where any municipal corporation or special school district has offered such coverage prior to May 10, 1994, no further action by the legislative body shall be required.
Acts 1961, ch. 328, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 8-4111, 8-4110, 8-50-301; Acts 1988, ch. 673, § 1; 1994, ch. 966, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-33-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 33 / Section 8-33-103
Reemployment in different department
Status: in_force

In the case of any person who is entitled to be restored to a position in accordance with §§ 8-33-101 - 8-33-108, if the commissioner of human resources finds that: (1) The department or agency with which such person was employed immediately prior to such person's entry upon training and service aforementioned is no longer in existence and its functions have not been transferred to any other agency; or (2) For any reason it is not feasible for such person to be restored to such department or agency, the commissioner shall determine whether or not there is a position in any other department or agency of the same public employer for which such person is qualified and which is either vacant or held by a person having a temporary appointment thereto. In any case in which the commissioner determines that there is such a position, such person shall be restored to such position by the department or agency in which such position exists. Acts 1951, ch. 112, § 2 (Williams, § 1034.74); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, §§ 2, 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3303; Acts 2007, ch. 60.
In the case of any person who is entitled to be restored to a position in accordance with §§ 8-33-101 - 8-33-108, if the commissioner of human resources finds that:
(1) The department or agency with which such person was employed immediately prior to such person's entry upon training and service aforementioned is no longer in existence and its functions have not been transferred to any other agency; or
(2) For any reason it is not feasible for such person to be restored to such department or agency, the commissioner shall determine whether or not there is a position in any other department or agency of the same public employer for which such person is qualified and which is either vacant or held by a person having a temporary appointment thereto. In any case in which the commissioner determines that there is such a position, such person shall be restored to such position by the department or agency in which such position exists.
the commissioner shall determine whether or not there is a position in any other department or agency of the same public employer for which such person is qualified and which is either vacant or held by a person having a temporary appointment thereto. In any case in which the commissioner determines that there is such a position, such person shall be restored to such position by the department or agency in which such position exists.
Acts 1951, ch. 112, § 2 (Williams, § 1034.74); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, §§ 2, 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3303; Acts 2007, ch. 60.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-403 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-403
State departments and agencies authorized to provide funds
Status: in_force

Each department, institution, commission, board or agency of the state is authorized to make available, for each year, such funds as are necessary to meet the provisions of chapters 34-37 of this title. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3931(b).
Each department, institution, commission, board or agency of the state is authorized to make available, for each year, such funds as are necessary to meet the provisions of chapters 34-37 of this title.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3931(b).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-309 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-309
Use of electronic record, signature, and seal
Status: in_force

(a) An online notary public shall take reasonable steps to ensure that any registered device used to create an electronic signature is current and has not been revoked or terminated by the device's issuing or registering authority. (b) An online notary public shall keep the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, and electronic seal secure and under the online notary public's exclusive control, which includes access protection through the use of passwords or codes under control of the notary public. No online notary public shall allow another person to use the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal. (c) An online notary public may only use the online notary public's electronic signature for performing online notarizations. (d) An online notary public shall attach the online notary public's electronic signature and electronic seal to the electronic notarial certificate of an electronic document in a manner that is capable of independent verification and renders any subsequent change or modification to the electronic document evident. (e) An online notary public shall immediately notify an appropriate law enforcement agency and the secretary of state of the theft or vandalism of the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal. An online notary public shall immediately notify the secretary of state of the loss or use by another person of the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) An online notary public shall take reasonable steps to ensure that any registered device used to create an electronic signature is current and has not been revoked or terminated by the device's issuing or registering authority.
(b) An online notary public shall keep the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, and electronic seal secure and under the online notary public's exclusive control, which includes access protection through the use of passwords or codes under control of the notary public. No online notary public shall allow another person to use the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal.
(c) An online notary public may only use the online notary public's electronic signature for performing online notarizations.
(d) An online notary public shall attach the online notary public's electronic signature and electronic seal to the electronic notarial certificate of an electronic document in a manner that is capable of independent verification and renders any subsequent change or modification to the electronic document evident.
(e) An online notary public shall immediately notify an appropriate law enforcement agency and the secretary of state of the theft or vandalism of the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal. An online notary public shall immediately notify the secretary of state of the loss or use by another person of the online notary public's electronic record, electronic signature, or electronic seal.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-102
Oath of office - Surety bonds
Status: in_force

Before entering into the duties of the office, the county register shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county register shall execute an official bond. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 11, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 9, eff. 4/29/2013. Code 1858, § 447 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 5); Shan., §559; mod. Code 1932, § 808; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 5; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 3, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1302; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 12.
Before entering into the duties of the office, the county register shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county register shall execute an official bond. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 11, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 9, eff. 4/29/2013.
Code 1858, § 447 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 5); Shan., §559; mod. Code 1932, § 808; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 5; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 3, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1302; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-245 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-245
Administration of preexisting public employee retirement plans
Status: in_force

(a) The retirement system, on request of the chief governing body of a political subdivision participating in the retirement system, may administer on behalf of such political subdivision any preexisting public employee retirement plan maintained by the political subdivision. However, any such plan must be a qualified plan under the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.) and must have a benefit structure suitable for efficient administration by the retirement system. Acceptance of the administration of the preexisting plan shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees. If approval is given, such administration shall be in accordance with the terms specified by the chair of the board of trustees, and all assets and requisite records of the preexisting plan shall be transferred to the retirement system. (b) The state treasurer shall be responsible for investment of the plan assets in accordance with the laws, guidelines and policies which govern investments of the assets of the retirement system. All assets of the preexisting plan may be commingled for investment purposes with assets of the retirement system. (c) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of any retirement allowances or other benefits on account of the members, retirees or beneficiaries of any preexisting plan administered pursuant to this section for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the respective political subdivision or its employees for such benefits. (d) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this section. All costs associated with this section, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the respective political subdivision. Acts 1995, ch. 164, § 1.
(a) The retirement system, on request of the chief governing body of a political subdivision participating in the retirement system, may administer on behalf of such political subdivision any preexisting public employee retirement plan maintained by the political subdivision. However, any such plan must be a qualified plan under the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.) and must have a benefit structure suitable for efficient administration by the retirement system. Acceptance of the administration of the preexisting plan shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees. If approval is given, such administration shall be in accordance with the terms specified by the chair of the board of trustees, and all assets and requisite records of the preexisting plan shall be transferred to the retirement system.
(b) The state treasurer shall be responsible for investment of the plan assets in accordance with the laws, guidelines and policies which govern investments of the assets of the retirement system. All assets of the preexisting plan may be commingled for investment purposes with assets of the retirement system.
(c) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of any retirement allowances or other benefits on account of the members, retirees or beneficiaries of any preexisting plan administered pursuant to this section for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the respective political subdivision or its employees for such benefits.
(d) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this section. All costs associated with this section, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the respective political subdivision.
Acts 1995, ch. 164, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-305 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-305
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 5, eff. 3/27/2024. Acts 2006, ch. 870, § 4.
Repealed by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 5, eff. 3/27/2024.
Acts 2006, ch. 870, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-308 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-308
Eligibility of emergency medical services personnel, police officer, or firefighter for early service retirement upon attainment of 25 years of creditable service
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding this part or any law to the contrary, a person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter who is a member of the retirement system, regardless of the person's, police officer's or firefighter's participation in the legacy pension plan, the hybrid plan, or any other alternative plan, is eligible for early service retirement upon attainment of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service. The retirement allowance, as provided under this section, must be computed as the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that would have been payable under a service retirement allowance. (b) No person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter is required to retire pursuant to subsection (a). Subsection (a) applies only to emergency medical services personnel as defined in § 68-140-302 , police officers or firefighters who retire on or after January 1, 2020, and does not constitute a change in formula under § 8-36-702 . (c) (1) A political subdivision employing a person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter, who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a), may require the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter to pay any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 from the time the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) until the date that the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 . (2) A person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter, who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a), is entitled to any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the member's service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 on the date that the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 . (d) Subsection (c) does not apply to a municipality, as that term is defined in § 7-84-103 , that is a member of the state retirement system and provides health insurance benefits in accordance with chapter 27, part 6 of this title. (e) For purposes of this section, "police officer" means a sheriff, sheriff's deputy, or police officer employed by this state, a municipality, or political subdivision of this state whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of crime and apprehension of offenders. (f) (1) Emergency communications personnel are eligible for early service retirement under this part when the employing entity has elected to offer this benefit. The employing entity is responsible for one hundred percent (100%) of any increased cost necessary to provide this benefit to the emergency communications personnel. (2) As used in this subsection (f), "emergency communications personnel" means a person employed as an emergency communications worker, public safety dispatcher, emergency communications telecommunicator, or emergency call taker. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819, s 1, eff. 1/1/2023. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, Secs.s3, s4, s5, s6 eff. 1/1/2021. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, s 2, eff. 1/1/2021. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 362, s 1, eff. 1/1/2020.
(a) Notwithstanding this part or any law to the contrary, a person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter who is a member of the retirement system, regardless of the person's, police officer's or firefighter's participation in the legacy pension plan, the hybrid plan, or any other alternative plan, is eligible for early service retirement upon attainment of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service. The retirement allowance, as provided under this section, must be computed as the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that would have been payable under a service retirement allowance.
(b) No person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter is required to retire pursuant to subsection (a). Subsection (a) applies only to emergency medical services personnel as defined in § 68-140-302 , police officers or firefighters who retire on or after January 1, 2020, and does not constitute a change in formula under § 8-36-702 .
(c) (1) A political subdivision employing a person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter, who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a), may require the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter to pay any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 from the time the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) until the date that the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 . (2) A person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter, who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a), is entitled to any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the member's service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 on the date that the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 .
(1) A political subdivision employing a person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter, who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a), may require the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter to pay any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 from the time the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) until the date that the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 .
(2) A person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter, who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a), is entitled to any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the member's service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 on the date that the person in a position covered by the definition of emergency medical services personnel in § 68-140-302 , police officer or firefighter would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 .
(d) Subsection (c) does not apply to a municipality, as that term is defined in § 7-84-103 , that is a member of the state retirement system and provides health insurance benefits in accordance with chapter 27, part 6 of this title.
(e) For purposes of this section, "police officer" means a sheriff, sheriff's deputy, or police officer employed by this state, a municipality, or political subdivision of this state whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of crime and apprehension of offenders.
(f) (1) Emergency communications personnel are eligible for early service retirement under this part when the employing entity has elected to offer this benefit. The employing entity is responsible for one hundred percent (100%) of any increased cost necessary to provide this benefit to the emergency communications personnel. (2) As used in this subsection (f), "emergency communications personnel" means a person employed as an emergency communications worker, public safety dispatcher, emergency communications telecommunicator, or emergency call taker.
(1) Emergency communications personnel are eligible for early service retirement under this part when the employing entity has elected to offer this benefit. The employing entity is responsible for one hundred percent (100%) of any increased cost necessary to provide this benefit to the emergency communications personnel.
(2) As used in this subsection (f), "emergency communications personnel" means a person employed as an emergency communications worker, public safety dispatcher, emergency communications telecommunicator, or emergency call taker.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819, s 1, eff. 1/1/2023.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, Secs.s3, s4, s5, s6 eff. 1/1/2021.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 784, s 2, eff. 1/1/2021.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 362, s 1, eff. 1/1/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-107
Notice of vacancies to general assembly
Status: in_force

The governor shall give notice to the general assembly, at each session thereof, of all offices to be filled by that body which have become vacant or which will be vacant by the expiration of the term of office, before the next regular session. Code 1858, § 803; Shan., § 1124; Code 1932, § 1865; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2807.
The governor shall give notice to the general assembly, at each session thereof, of all offices to be filled by that body which have become vacant or which will be vacant by the expiration of the term of office, before the next regular session.
Code 1858, § 803; Shan., § 1124; Code 1932, § 1865; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2807.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-103
Term of office - Location of records
Status: in_force

(a) The county surveyor shall hold that office for the term of four (4) years, and until a successor is elected and qualified. (b) The county surveyor shall keep the records of the surveyor's office at the county seat. Code 1858, § 435 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Acts 1868-1869, ch. 40, § 4; 1871, ch. 58; Shan., § 531; Code 1932, §783; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1203.
(a) The county surveyor shall hold that office for the term of four (4) years, and until a successor is elected and qualified.
(b) The county surveyor shall keep the records of the surveyor's office at the county seat.
Code 1858, § 435 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Acts 1868-1869, ch. 40, § 4; 1871, ch. 58; Shan., § 531; Code 1932, §783; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1203.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-109 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-109
Name change - Relocation of notary's residence or principal place of business to another county
Status: in_force

If a notary public's surname changes, or if a notary public moves such notary's residence or principal place of business out of the county from which the notary was elected and commissioned to another county in Tennessee, the notary shall notify the county clerk of the county from which the notary was elected and commissioned and shall pay to such county clerk a fee of seven dollars ($7.00). The county clerk shall thereupon notify the secretary of state of the change of address or name change and forward to the secretary of state two dollars ($2.00) of the seven-dollar fee received from the notary. Acts 1935, ch. 193, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 5904.1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1609; Acts 1986, ch. 614, § 2; 2004, ch. 854, § 4; 2007, ch. 205, § 1.
If a notary public's surname changes, or if a notary public moves such notary's residence or principal place of business out of the county from which the notary was elected and commissioned to another county in Tennessee, the notary shall notify the county clerk of the county from which the notary was elected and commissioned and shall pay to such county clerk a fee of seven dollars ($7.00). The county clerk shall thereupon notify the secretary of state of the change of address or name change and forward to the secretary of state two dollars ($2.00) of the seven-dollar fee received from the notary.
Acts 1935, ch. 193, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 5904.1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1609; Acts 1986, ch. 614, § 2; 2004, ch. 854, § 4; 2007, ch. 205, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-905 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-905
Establishing service credit under Tennessee consolidated retirement system
Status: in_force

Any participant who desires to establish service credit pursuant to chapters 34-37 of this title shall pay employee contributions to the defined benefit component of the plan equal to the amount of the employee contributions required under the terms of the hybrid plan as they existed at the time the service was established, plus interest at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 . In the case of refunded service, the amount shall be equal to the total amount that was previously withdrawn, plus interest at the rate provided in § 8-37-124. Any service established or reestablished pursuant to this section shall be credited under the terms of the hybrid plan as they existed at the time the service was established and not at the time the service was rendered. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Any participant who desires to establish service credit pursuant to chapters 34-37 of this title shall pay employee contributions to the defined benefit component of the plan equal to the amount of the employee contributions required under the terms of the hybrid plan as they existed at the time the service was established, plus interest at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 . In the case of refunded service, the amount shall be equal to the total amount that was previously withdrawn, plus interest at the rate provided in § 8-37-124. Any service established or reestablished pursuant to this section shall be credited under the terms of the hybrid plan as they existed at the time the service was established and not at the time the service was rendered.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-306 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-306
Application - Qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has been commissioned as a notary public may apply to the secretary of state to be commissioned as an online notary public in the manner provided by this section. (b) A person qualifies to be commissioned as an online notary public by: (1) Satisfying the qualification requirements for appointment as a notary public under part 1 of this chapter; and (2) Submitting to the secretary of state an application in the form prescribed by the secretary of state that satisfies the secretary of state that the applicant is qualified. (c) The application required by subsection (b) must include: (1) The applicant's legal name as listed in the records of the county where the applicant is commissioned as a notary; (2) The applicant's physical address in this state, which includes the street address, city, state, and zip code. However, the applicant may provide a post office box number for purposes of receiving mail from the secretary of state; (3) A valid email address for the applicant; (4) A valid telephone number of the applicant; (5) The county in this state where the notary was commissioned as well as the date the notary was commissioned and the date the notary commission expires; (6) Any other information deemed necessary by the secretary of state for the purpose of determining whether the applicant qualifies to become an online notary; and (7) A certification that the applicant will comply with the secretary of state's standards promulgated pursuant to § 8-16-305 . (d) The secretary of state may charge a fee for an application submitted under this section not to exceed an amount necessary to administer this part. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931, s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) A person who has been commissioned as a notary public may apply to the secretary of state to be commissioned as an online notary public in the manner provided by this section.
(b) A person qualifies to be commissioned as an online notary public by: (1) Satisfying the qualification requirements for appointment as a notary public under part 1 of this chapter; and (2) Submitting to the secretary of state an application in the form prescribed by the secretary of state that satisfies the secretary of state that the applicant is qualified.
(1) Satisfying the qualification requirements for appointment as a notary public under part 1 of this chapter; and
(2) Submitting to the secretary of state an application in the form prescribed by the secretary of state that satisfies the secretary of state that the applicant is qualified.
(c) The application required by subsection (b) must include: (1) The applicant's legal name as listed in the records of the county where the applicant is commissioned as a notary; (2) The applicant's physical address in this state, which includes the street address, city, state, and zip code. However, the applicant may provide a post office box number for purposes of receiving mail from the secretary of state; (3) A valid email address for the applicant; (4) A valid telephone number of the applicant; (5) The county in this state where the notary was commissioned as well as the date the notary was commissioned and the date the notary commission expires; (6) Any other information deemed necessary by the secretary of state for the purpose of determining whether the applicant qualifies to become an online notary; and (7) A certification that the applicant will comply with the secretary of state's standards promulgated pursuant to § 8-16-305 .
(1) The applicant's legal name as listed in the records of the county where the applicant is commissioned as a notary;
(2) The applicant's physical address in this state, which includes the street address, city, state, and zip code. However, the applicant may provide a post office box number for purposes of receiving mail from the secretary of state;
(3) A valid email address for the applicant;
(4) A valid telephone number of the applicant;
(5) The county in this state where the notary was commissioned as well as the date the notary was commissioned and the date the notary commission expires;
(6) Any other information deemed necessary by the secretary of state for the purpose of determining whether the applicant qualifies to become an online notary; and
(7) A certification that the applicant will comply with the secretary of state's standards promulgated pursuant to § 8-16-305 .
(d) The secretary of state may charge a fee for an application submitted under this section not to exceed an amount necessary to administer this part.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931, s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-503 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-503
Unauthorized settlement with bonding company
Status: in_force

If any agency of the state or any official or employee of the state makes such demand and settlement, without the prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, for the loss of moneys of the state or the unauthorized removal of state property, and at a later time it is determined through audit or other investigation that settlement of the loss was made and had on an improper or incomplete basis, then the bonding company which guaranteed faithful performance by the employee responsible for such shortage in state moneys or property shall be liable to the state for any additional moneys or property found to be due the state up to the limit of such bond. If there still are moneys or property due to be reimbursed to the state, on account of such shortage in state moneys or property, then the bonding company of the employee making such unauthorized settlement shall be liable for any remaining amount still due the state up to the limit of such bond. Any moneys collected hereunder shall be paid into the state treasury. Acts 1963, ch. 88, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-1956.
If any agency of the state or any official or employee of the state makes such demand and settlement, without the prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, for the loss of moneys of the state or the unauthorized removal of state property, and at a later time it is determined through audit or other investigation that settlement of the loss was made and had on an improper or incomplete basis, then the bonding company which guaranteed faithful performance by the employee responsible for such shortage in state moneys or property shall be liable to the state for any additional moneys or property found to be due the state up to the limit of such bond. If there still are moneys or property due to be reimbursed to the state, on account of such shortage in state moneys or property, then the bonding company of the employee making such unauthorized settlement shall be liable for any remaining amount still due the state up to the limit of such bond. Any moneys collected hereunder shall be paid into the state treasury.
Acts 1963, ch. 88, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-1956.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-101
Election - Term of office
Status: in_force

(a) A register is elected for each county by the qualified voters thereof, and holds the office for four (4) years, and until a successor is qualified. (b) If a vacancy shall occur in the office of register, the vacancy shall be filled as provided for in § 5-1-104(b) . Code 1858, § 446 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Shan., § 558; Code 1932, § 807; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1301; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 7.
(a) A register is elected for each county by the qualified voters thereof, and holds the office for four (4) years, and until a successor is qualified.
(b) If a vacancy shall occur in the office of register, the vacancy shall be filled as provided for in § 5-1-104(b) .
Code 1858, § 446 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Shan., § 558; Code 1932, § 807; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1301; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-116 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-116
Legislative intent to collect overpayments - Exceptions
Status: in_force

It is hereby expressly declared that the intent of the general assembly is to collect amounts that have been overpaid in error to members or beneficiaries, except that: (1) Repayment may be waived at the discretion of the board of trustees where overpayments in retirement benefits have been made through an error committed by the retirement division if it is determined that the member or beneficiary: (A) Was without fault or knowledge; (B) Did not participate or induce the additional payment; and (C) There was no way under the circumstance that the member or beneficiary knew or could have known that an overpayment had been made; (2) It is further provided that waivers shall only be granted in cases where it can be shown to the board's satisfaction that repayment would deprive the person of income required for ordinary and necessary living expenses; (3) The board's authority to grant a waiver shall be based upon a recommendation by a preliminary review committee composed of one (1) representative from each of the following state agencies or departments: (A) Treasury department; (B) Office of the comptroller of the treasury; and (C) The department of finance and administration; (4) Waivers, where granted, shall only be valid during the lifetime of the member or beneficiary and shall not defeat the right of the state to proceed against the estate upon death; nor shall the granting of a waiver prohibit the retirement system from requiring security to assure repayment upon death; (5) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, overpayments of one hundred dollars ($100) or less where the error was committed by the retirement division and without fault, knowledge, or participation on the part of the person overpaid shall be reviewed by the herein designated committee and repayment may be waived; and (6) In the event that a retired member receives an overpayment in retirement benefits from the retirement system and that member returns to service, the retirement system may initiate an automatic payroll deduction to recoup the overpaid amount. The employer shall comply with the retirement system's request for an automatic payroll deduction. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296,s 18, eff. 4/29/2013. Acts 1979, ch. 320, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-3946.
It is hereby expressly declared that the intent of the general assembly is to collect amounts that have been overpaid in error to members or beneficiaries, except that:
(1) Repayment may be waived at the discretion of the board of trustees where overpayments in retirement benefits have been made through an error committed by the retirement division if it is determined that the member or beneficiary: (A) Was without fault or knowledge; (B) Did not participate or induce the additional payment; and (C) There was no way under the circumstance that the member or beneficiary knew or could have known that an overpayment had been made;
(A) Was without fault or knowledge;
(B) Did not participate or induce the additional payment; and
(C) There was no way under the circumstance that the member or beneficiary knew or could have known that an overpayment had been made;
(2) It is further provided that waivers shall only be granted in cases where it can be shown to the board's satisfaction that repayment would deprive the person of income required for ordinary and necessary living expenses;
(3) The board's authority to grant a waiver shall be based upon a recommendation by a preliminary review committee composed of one (1) representative from each of the following state agencies or departments: (A) Treasury department; (B) Office of the comptroller of the treasury; and (C) The department of finance and administration;
(A) Treasury department;
(B) Office of the comptroller of the treasury; and
(C) The department of finance and administration;
(4) Waivers, where granted, shall only be valid during the lifetime of the member or beneficiary and shall not defeat the right of the state to proceed against the estate upon death; nor shall the granting of a waiver prohibit the retirement system from requiring security to assure repayment upon death;
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, overpayments of one hundred dollars ($100) or less where the error was committed by the retirement division and without fault, knowledge, or participation on the part of the person overpaid shall be reviewed by the herein designated committee and repayment may be waived; and
(6) In the event that a retired member receives an overpayment in retirement benefits from the retirement system and that member returns to service, the retirement system may initiate an automatic payroll deduction to recoup the overpaid amount. The employer shall comply with the retirement system's request for an automatic payroll deduction.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296,s 18, eff. 4/29/2013.
Acts 1979, ch. 320, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-3946.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-503 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-503
Reporting unlawful conduct - Method of making report
Status: in_force

(a) A public official with knowledge based upon available information that reasonably causes the public official to believe that unlawful conduct has occurred shall report the information in a reasonable amount of time to the office of the comptroller of the treasury. (b) A certified public accountant or firm conducting an audit, investigation, or other engagement under a contract with the comptroller of the treasury, or with a public entity that requires approval by the comptroller of the treasury, shall promptly report any reasonable suspicion of unlawful conduct to the office of the comptroller of the treasury. (c) The comptroller of the treasury may prescribe the method of making the report. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 540,s 2, eff. 3/5/2018. Acts 2007, ch. 206, § 4; 2010, ch. 784, § 6.
(a) A public official with knowledge based upon available information that reasonably causes the public official to believe that unlawful conduct has occurred shall report the information in a reasonable amount of time to the office of the comptroller of the treasury.
(b) A certified public accountant or firm conducting an audit, investigation, or other engagement under a contract with the comptroller of the treasury, or with a public entity that requires approval by the comptroller of the treasury, shall promptly report any reasonable suspicion of unlawful conduct to the office of the comptroller of the treasury.
(c) The comptroller of the treasury may prescribe the method of making the report.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 540,s 2, eff. 3/5/2018.
Acts 2007, ch. 206, § 4; 2010, ch. 784, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-204 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-204
Requirements for taking office - Power of arrest
Status: in_force

In all counties where constables are not otherwise prohibited, constables shall be duly elected, trained, and qualified. Constables who meet the provisions of this chapter shall take the oath of office, be sworn and bonded, and retain the power of arrest. Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 5.
In all counties where constables are not otherwise prohibited, constables shall be duly elected, trained, and qualified. Constables who meet the provisions of this chapter shall take the oath of office, be sworn and bonded, and retain the power of arrest.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-402 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-402
New bond from other officers
Status: in_force

All public officers, except those included within the blanket surety bond required by § 4-4-108 , who are compelled to give official bonds may be required, by the court or officer whose duty it is to take or approve such bonds, to give additional sureties or new bonds in the following cases: (1) Where the security of the original bond has become insufficient by the subsequent insolvency, death, or removal of the sureties thereto, or any of them; (2) When there is good reason to fear the public interest may suffer for want of such new and additional security; and (3) When the grand jury of the county, or a majority thereof, certifies the insufficiency of the original bond. Code 1858, § 778; Shan., § 1099; Code 1932, § 1841; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1936; Acts 1980, ch. 887, § 5.
All public officers, except those included within the blanket surety bond required by § 4-4-108 , who are compelled to give official bonds may be required, by the court or officer whose duty it is to take or approve such bonds, to give additional sureties or new bonds in the following cases:
(1) Where the security of the original bond has become insufficient by the subsequent insolvency, death, or removal of the sureties thereto, or any of them;
(2) When there is good reason to fear the public interest may suffer for want of such new and additional security; and
(3) When the grand jury of the county, or a majority thereof, certifies the insufficiency of the original bond.
Code 1858, § 778; Shan., § 1099; Code 1932, § 1841; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1936; Acts 1980, ch. 887, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-710 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-710
Increase in retirement allowances to beneficiaries of superseded system who elected an optional benefit
Status: in_force

(a) In the case of a retired member of a superseded system who elected an optional form of benefit, the increase in the member's retirement allowance determined under § 8-36-708 or § 8-36-709 shall be adjusted on the basis of the appropriate actuarial equivalent factor applicable at the time of retirement, and payment of the additional allowance shall be subject to the terms of the option elected. (b) In the case of beneficiary of a deceased member of a superseded system in receipt of a retirement allowance as the person designated under an election of an optional form of benefit, the increase in the retirement allowance to such beneficiary shall be determined as if the member had been living on July 1, 1972. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3935(3).
(a) In the case of a retired member of a superseded system who elected an optional form of benefit, the increase in the member's retirement allowance determined under § 8-36-708 or § 8-36-709 shall be adjusted on the basis of the appropriate actuarial equivalent factor applicable at the time of retirement, and payment of the additional allowance shall be subject to the terms of the option elected.
(b) In the case of beneficiary of a deceased member of a superseded system in receipt of a retirement allowance as the person designated under an election of an optional form of benefit, the increase in the retirement allowance to such beneficiary shall be determined as if the member had been living on July 1, 1972.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3935(3).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-301
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Online Notary Public Act." Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Online Notary Public Act."
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-606 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-606
Cancellation of election of designated beneficiary after retirement date - Designation of new beneficiary
Status: in_force

(a) The election of a designated beneficiary under an optional retirement plan must not be cancelled by the member after the member's retirement date, except as provided in this section. (b) After a member's retirement date, a retired member may cancel the member's designated beneficiary for any reason, including, but not limited to, the death of the beneficiary or the member's divorce from the designated beneficiary, upon the written request of the member; however, a retired member cannot cancel the member's beneficiary under this subsection (b) after retirement if the retiree has previously cancelled a beneficiary designation under this subsection (b). (c) If a retired member cancels the member's designated beneficiary who is the member's spouse or former spouse, the retired member must include proper documentation with the written cancellation request, which, for a divorce, must include, but is not limited to, the final decree and marital dissolution agreement of the parties. The cancellation must not be in conflict with the decree or marital dissolution agreement. (d) If a retired member cancels the member's designated beneficiary, the member may designate a new beneficiary, but upon the death of the retired member, the newly designated beneficiary is only entitled to the remaining accumulated contributions in the member's account or the member's retirement allowance in the month of death. (e) The retirement allowance payable to the retired member after the cancellation of the designated beneficiary pursuant to this section is not affected by the cancellation of beneficiary designation. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 831, s 1, eff. 4/19/2022. Acts 1977, ch. 400, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3917(d); Acts 1986, ch. 811, § 1; 1988, ch. 872, § 1.
(a) The election of a designated beneficiary under an optional retirement plan must not be cancelled by the member after the member's retirement date, except as provided in this section.
(b) After a member's retirement date, a retired member may cancel the member's designated beneficiary for any reason, including, but not limited to, the death of the beneficiary or the member's divorce from the designated beneficiary, upon the written request of the member; however, a retired member cannot cancel the member's beneficiary under this subsection (b) after retirement if the retiree has previously cancelled a beneficiary designation under this subsection (b).
(c) If a retired member cancels the member's designated beneficiary who is the member's spouse or former spouse, the retired member must include proper documentation with the written cancellation request, which, for a divorce, must include, but is not limited to, the final decree and marital dissolution agreement of the parties. The cancellation must not be in conflict with the decree or marital dissolution agreement.
(d) If a retired member cancels the member's designated beneficiary, the member may designate a new beneficiary, but upon the death of the retired member, the newly designated beneficiary is only entitled to the remaining accumulated contributions in the member's account or the member's retirement allowance in the month of death.
(e) The retirement allowance payable to the retired member after the cancellation of the designated beneficiary pursuant to this section is not affected by the cancellation of beneficiary designation.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 831, s 1, eff. 4/19/2022.
Acts 1977, ch. 400, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3917(d); Acts 1986, ch. 811, § 1; 1988, ch. 872, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-104
Deputies
Status: in_force

The county surveyor has the power to appoint as many as two (2) deputies, with all the powers, rights, and duties of the surveyor, who shall hold office for and during the term of the surveyor appointing them, unless sooner removed by the surveyor, or otherwise removed according to law, and their official acts shall have the same force and effect as the acts of the surveyor. The deputies shall be appointed before the county legislative body, in open session, and the appointment entered on the minutes. They shall take the oath of office prescribed for the surveyor to be administered by the same official. Acts 1873, ch. 9, §§ 1, 2; Shan., §§ 534-536; Code 1932, §§ 786-788; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1204.
The county surveyor has the power to appoint as many as two (2) deputies, with all the powers, rights, and duties of the surveyor, who shall hold office for and during the term of the surveyor appointing them, unless sooner removed by the surveyor, or otherwise removed according to law, and their official acts shall have the same force and effect as the acts of the surveyor. The deputies shall be appointed before the county legislative body, in open session, and the appointment entered on the minutes. They shall take the oath of office prescribed for the surveyor to be administered by the same official.
Acts 1873, ch. 9, §§ 1, 2; Shan., §§ 534-536; Code 1932, §§ 786-788; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1204.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-604 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-604
Reports - Testing
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff shall keep the board informed by periodic reports of the employment needs of the office. (b) The board shall as often as necessary conduct tests to establish lists of persons eligible for the various positions. (c) Such tests shall be public, competitive and open to all persons who may be appointed under the criteria set by the commission. Such criteria may set limitations on residency, age, health, habits, moral character, and other necessary prerequisites for the performance of the duties of the positions. Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 4.
(a) The sheriff shall keep the board informed by periodic reports of the employment needs of the office.
(b) The board shall as often as necessary conduct tests to establish lists of persons eligible for the various positions.
(c) Such tests shall be public, competitive and open to all persons who may be appointed under the criteria set by the commission. Such criteria may set limitations on residency, age, health, habits, moral character, and other necessary prerequisites for the performance of the duties of the positions.
Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-203 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-203
Probate of fees
Status: in_force

The witness and officer shall prove their account by oath before the clerk of the senate, and the clerk's certificate annexed thereto shall enable the holder to collect the amount from the defendant or the state, according as either is liable. Code 1858, § 5291 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, § 2); Shan., § 7271; Code 1932, § 11873; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2611.
The witness and officer shall prove their account by oath before the clerk of the senate, and the clerk's certificate annexed thereto shall enable the holder to collect the amount from the defendant or the state, according as either is liable.
Code 1858, § 5291 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, § 2); Shan., § 7271; Code 1932, § 11873; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2611.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-247 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-247
Member employed by Tennessee Appalachia Education Cooperative
Status: in_force

Any member who is employed by a county which participated in the Tennessee Appalachia Education Cooperative shall be eligible to establish retirement credit for time during which such member was employed with the cooperative if the following conditions are met: (1) The member has one (1) year or more of current membership service in the retirement system based upon service rendered to the county; (2) The chief legislative body of the county passes a resolution authorizing an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with such prior service, and accepting responsibility for the costs of such study; (3) The member files with the county, within sixty (60) days of the passage of the resolution authorizing the study, a notice of the member's intention to establish such prior service. Any member who fails to file the notice of election within the sixty-day period shall not later be eligible to establish such prior service; (4) Following receipt of the actuarial study, the county adopts a resolution approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the chief legislative body authorizing the prior service and accepting the liability therefor; and (5) The member makes a lump sum payment to the retirement system equal to the employee contributions such member would have made had such member been a member of the system during the period claimed, plus interest at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 . Acts 1997 , ch. 191, § 1.
Any member who is employed by a county which participated in the Tennessee Appalachia Education Cooperative shall be eligible to establish retirement credit for time during which such member was employed with the cooperative if the following conditions are met:
(1) The member has one (1) year or more of current membership service in the retirement system based upon service rendered to the county;
(2) The chief legislative body of the county passes a resolution authorizing an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with such prior service, and accepting responsibility for the costs of such study;
(3) The member files with the county, within sixty (60) days of the passage of the resolution authorizing the study, a notice of the member's intention to establish such prior service. Any member who fails to file the notice of election within the sixty-day period shall not later be eligible to establish such prior service;
(4) Following receipt of the actuarial study, the county adopts a resolution approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the chief legislative body authorizing the prior service and accepting the liability therefor; and
(5) The member makes a lump sum payment to the retirement system equal to the employee contributions such member would have made had such member been a member of the system during the period claimed, plus interest at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 .
Acts 1997 , ch. 191, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-319 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-319
Supervisor's responsibilities - Disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

(a) The supervisor is responsible for maintaining the proper job performance level, conduct, and discipline of the employees under the supervisor's supervision. When corrective action is necessary, the supervisor should administer disciplinary action at the step appropriate to the infraction, conduct, or performance, as determined by the supervisor. (b) Upon written application by the employee, any written warning or written follow-up to an oral warning, which has been issued to an employee, shall be expunged from the employee's personnel file after a period of two (2) years; provided, that the employee has had no further disciplinary actions with respect to the same area of performance, conduct, and discipline. (c) Any written warning or written follow-up to an oral warning that has been issued to an employee is void and of no effect after a period of two (2) years if the employee has not been the subject of further disciplinary action with respect to the same area of performance, conduct, or discipline within the two-year period. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 469,s 5, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 40.
(a) The supervisor is responsible for maintaining the proper job performance level, conduct, and discipline of the employees under the supervisor's supervision. When corrective action is necessary, the supervisor should administer disciplinary action at the step appropriate to the infraction, conduct, or performance, as determined by the supervisor.
(b) Upon written application by the employee, any written warning or written follow-up to an oral warning, which has been issued to an employee, shall be expunged from the employee's personnel file after a period of two (2) years; provided, that the employee has had no further disciplinary actions with respect to the same area of performance, conduct, and discipline.
(c) Any written warning or written follow-up to an oral warning that has been issued to an employee is void and of no effect after a period of two (2) years if the employee has not been the subject of further disciplinary action with respect to the same area of performance, conduct, or discipline within the two-year period.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 469,s 5, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 40.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-201 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-201
Source of funds
Status: in_force

The members' fund shall be a fund in which shall be accumulated the contributions deducted from the compensation of members to provide for their member annuities, together with any contributions of members and interest thereon transferred thereto from a superseded system. Acts 1978, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3930(1).
The members' fund shall be a fund in which shall be accumulated the contributions deducted from the compensation of members to provide for their member annuities, together with any contributions of members and interest thereon transferred thereto from a superseded system.
Acts 1978, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3930(1).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-114 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-114
Grand jury process
Status: in_force

A constable appointed to wait upon grand juries, during the term of the constable's appointment, has power and authority to execute and return all process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses sent for by the grand jury. Code 1858, § 395 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 29); Shan., § 486; Code 1932, § 732; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1014.
A constable appointed to wait upon grand juries, during the term of the constable's appointment, has power and authority to execute and return all process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses sent for by the grand jury.
Code 1858, § 395 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 29); Shan., § 486; Code 1932, § 732; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-217 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-217
Participation by political subdivisions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any political subdivision electing to participate in the retirement system on or after July 1, 1983, in accordance with this part, shall participate in the provisions of the plan as they exist for state employees on the date of participation; except that prior service credit authorized in § 8-35-203(a)(2) shall remain optional. (2) An irrevocable election of this option must be made on the date of participation. (b) If an employer does not extend social security coverage to its employees, the employer is authorized, subject to the approval of the board, to establish a different benefit accrual rate, adopt different retirement eligibility service and age requirements, or to otherwise alter the pension plan benefit structure for all or for certain classes of its employees. Based on the advice of nationally recognized counsel employed by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any such alternative plan shall comply with all requirements of federal laws, rules, and regulations and also qualify as a social security replacement plan. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 10, eff. 4/10/2014. Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 7; 1983, ch. 24, § 1; 1983, ch. 342, § 10; 1985, ch. 449, § 15; 1993, ch. 67, § 18; 1995, ch. 164, § 4.
(a) (1) Any political subdivision electing to participate in the retirement system on or after July 1, 1983, in accordance with this part, shall participate in the provisions of the plan as they exist for state employees on the date of participation; except that prior service credit authorized in § 8-35-203(a)(2) shall remain optional. (2) An irrevocable election of this option must be made on the date of participation.
(1) Any political subdivision electing to participate in the retirement system on or after July 1, 1983, in accordance with this part, shall participate in the provisions of the plan as they exist for state employees on the date of participation; except that prior service credit authorized in § 8-35-203(a)(2) shall remain optional.
(2) An irrevocable election of this option must be made on the date of participation.
(b) If an employer does not extend social security coverage to its employees, the employer is authorized, subject to the approval of the board, to establish a different benefit accrual rate, adopt different retirement eligibility service and age requirements, or to otherwise alter the pension plan benefit structure for all or for certain classes of its employees. Based on the advice of nationally recognized counsel employed by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, any such alternative plan shall comply with all requirements of federal laws, rules, and regulations and also qualify as a social security replacement plan.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 10, eff. 4/10/2014.
Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 7; 1983, ch. 24, § 1; 1983, ch. 342, § 10; 1985, ch. 449, § 15; 1993, ch. 67, § 18; 1995, ch. 164, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-813 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-813
Mandatory leave due to birth or adoption of child - Leave distinguished - FMLA - Eligible employees
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to leave granted under §§ 8-50-801 , 8-50-802 , and 8-50-806 , an eligible employee must be granted absence from work with pay for a period of time equal to six (6) workweeks because of the birth of the employee's child or because of the placement of a child with the employee for adoption, and upon the employee giving thirty-days' notice to the appropriate appointing authority. If the eligible employee learns of the birth or adoption less than thirty (30) days in advance, the employee shall give the notice as soon as reasonably possible. For the purpose of calculating service anniversary dates, this absence from work is considered full-time employment. (b) Leave used by an eligible employee pursuant to this section must not be charged to sick, annual, or other leave the employee may have accumulated. (c) Leave granted pursuant to this section must count toward the eligible employee's use of leave required to be given by this state as an employer under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act ( 29 U.S.C. § 2601 , et seq.) and § 4-21-408 . (d) An eligible employee must not be granted more than six (6) workweeks of paid leave under subsection (a) during a twelve-month period, but the workweeks do not need to be taken consecutively. An eligible employee may receive no more than six (6) workweeks of paid leave during a twelve-month period, even if there is more than one (1) qualifying birth or adoption under subsection (a). Leave granted pursuant to this section must be used within twelve (12) months of the qualifying birth or adoption. (e) As used in this section, "eligible employee" means: (1) An employee who has been employed full-time with the state for at least twelve (12) consecutive months with an entity described in §§ 8-30-102(a) , 8-30-102(b)(2) , 8-30-102(b)(6)-(7) , and 8-30-102(b)(10)-(13) ; or (2) An employee who has been employed full-time with the state for at least twelve (12) consecutive months with an entity described in § 8-30-102(b)(9) , except for an employee of any administrative board or commission that is attached to an entity described in § 8-30-102(b)(1) or § 8-30-102(b)(3)-(5) . (f) The department of human resources shall establish policies for implementing this section with regard to executive branch agencies. With regard to nonexecutive branch agencies, the equivalent of the agency's human resources office shall establish policies for implementing this section. (g) Paid leave under this section must be paid at one hundred percent (100%) of the employee's salary. (h) If an eligible employee experienced a birth or adoption under subsection (a) prior to July 1, 2023 and has not used all of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act leave to which the employee was entitled as a result of the birth or adoption, then the employee is entitled to leave under this section beginning on July 1, 2023 for the remainder of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act leave that the employee uses on or after July 1, 2023 as a result of the event in subsection (a). The duration of paid leave must not exceed the paid leave available under subsection (d). Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) In addition to leave granted under §§ 8-50-801 , 8-50-802 , and 8-50-806 , an eligible employee must be granted absence from work with pay for a period of time equal to six (6) workweeks because of the birth of the employee's child or because of the placement of a child with the employee for adoption, and upon the employee giving thirty-days' notice to the appropriate appointing authority. If the eligible employee learns of the birth or adoption less than thirty (30) days in advance, the employee shall give the notice as soon as reasonably possible. For the purpose of calculating service anniversary dates, this absence from work is considered full-time employment.
(b) Leave used by an eligible employee pursuant to this section must not be charged to sick, annual, or other leave the employee may have accumulated.
(c) Leave granted pursuant to this section must count toward the eligible employee's use of leave required to be given by this state as an employer under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act ( 29 U.S.C. § 2601 , et seq.) and § 4-21-408 .
(d) An eligible employee must not be granted more than six (6) workweeks of paid leave under subsection (a) during a twelve-month period, but the workweeks do not need to be taken consecutively. An eligible employee may receive no more than six (6) workweeks of paid leave during a twelve-month period, even if there is more than one (1) qualifying birth or adoption under subsection (a). Leave granted pursuant to this section must be used within twelve (12) months of the qualifying birth or adoption.
(e) As used in this section, "eligible employee" means: (1) An employee who has been employed full-time with the state for at least twelve (12) consecutive months with an entity described in §§ 8-30-102(a) , 8-30-102(b)(2) , 8-30-102(b)(6)-(7) , and 8-30-102(b)(10)-(13) ; or (2) An employee who has been employed full-time with the state for at least twelve (12) consecutive months with an entity described in § 8-30-102(b)(9) , except for an employee of any administrative board or commission that is attached to an entity described in § 8-30-102(b)(1) or § 8-30-102(b)(3)-(5) .
(1) An employee who has been employed full-time with the state for at least twelve (12) consecutive months with an entity described in §§ 8-30-102(a) , 8-30-102(b)(2) , 8-30-102(b)(6)-(7) , and 8-30-102(b)(10)-(13) ; or
(2) An employee who has been employed full-time with the state for at least twelve (12) consecutive months with an entity described in § 8-30-102(b)(9) , except for an employee of any administrative board or commission that is attached to an entity described in § 8-30-102(b)(1) or § 8-30-102(b)(3)-(5) .
(f) The department of human resources shall establish policies for implementing this section with regard to executive branch agencies. With regard to nonexecutive branch agencies, the equivalent of the agency's human resources office shall establish policies for implementing this section.
(g) Paid leave under this section must be paid at one hundred percent (100%) of the employee's salary.
(h) If an eligible employee experienced a birth or adoption under subsection (a) prior to July 1, 2023 and has not used all of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act leave to which the employee was entitled as a result of the birth or adoption, then the employee is entitled to leave under this section beginning on July 1, 2023 for the remainder of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act leave that the employee uses on or after July 1, 2023 as a result of the event in subsection (a). The duration of paid leave must not exceed the paid leave available under subsection (d).
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-39-201 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 39 / Section 8-39-201
Application of part
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of chapters 34-37 of this title to the contrary, this part shall apply only to a former governor. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3942(a).
Notwithstanding any provision of chapters 34-37 of this title to the contrary, this part shall apply only to a former governor.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3942(a).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-903 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-903
Subrogation - Reimbursement
Status: in_force

(a) A plan shall not recover a medical payment paid to, or on behalf of, a plan participant under a plan unless: (1) The medical payment has been incorrectly paid; or (2) The plan participant recovers, or is entitled to recover, from a third-party tortfeasor or third-party insurer reimbursement for all or part of the costs of care or treatment for the injury or illness for which the medical payment is paid. (b) The plan is subrogated to all rights of recovery against any person or entity for the cost of care or treatment for any injury or illness caused by a third-party tortfeasor for which medical payment is provided, contractual or otherwise, by the plan for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a plan participant. The subrogation right attaches automatically as a lien against any proceeds received by the plan participant from a third-party tortfeasor for the cost of care or treatment for any injury or illness caused by the third-party tortfeasor for which medical payment is provided. (c) The plan has a right of reimbursement from any plan participant for the cost of care or treatment for any injury or illness caused by a third-party tortfeasor for which medical payment is provided, contractual or otherwise, by the plan for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a plan participant. The reimbursement right attaches automatically as a lien against any proceeds received by the plan participant from a third-party tortfeasor for the cost of care or treatment for any injury or illness caused by the third-party tortfeasor for which medical payment is provided. The right of reimbursement is contingent upon: (1) The plan stipulating that the reimbursement proceeds be held for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to plan participants and their beneficiaries; and (2) The plan stipulating that the plan waives its right of reimbursement when the plan participant is adjudged permanently disabled and thereby receives corresponding benefits from the social security administration or suffers a catastrophic loss, including, but not limited to, death; long-term or permanent disability; loss of a limb, extremity, or eye; permanent loss of fifty percent (50%) or more of sight or hearing; a prolonged vegetative state; permanent mental impairment; protracted and complex recovery requiring multiple or successive surgeries; or any other similar, life-altering loss. (d) A plan is not required to choose between the plan's right of subrogation or right of reimbursement. However, once the plan has received the total amount of medical payments made on behalf of a plan participant, whether under a right of subrogation or a right of reimbursement, the plan's subrogation and reimbursement interests are extinguished. (e) The plan may elect, on a case by case basis, whether to waive its subrogation or reimbursement interests. If the plan elects to waive one (1) interest, the waiver does not extinguish the other. If the plan elects to waive either its subrogation or reimbursement interests, the plan shall promptly notify the insured or the insured's attorney, in writing sent by certified mail with either return signature or electronic receipt. (f) The plan shall not withdraw or reduce payments to a provider of medical services in order to recover funds obtained by a plan participant from a third-party tortfeasor or third-party insurer for medical services rendered by the medical-services provider if the plan has reason to know that the funds were obtained without the knowledge or direct assistance of the provider. (g) If the plan asserts its right to subrogation or reimbursement, the plan shall clearly state the assertion in plain language in the SPD, informing the primary insured of the plan's rights of recovery against third parties and plan participants, and that the primary insured should seek the advice of an attorney regarding those rights of recovery to which the plan may be entitled. (h) If a plan has a third-party administrator, recovery for any benefits incorrectly paid must be exclusively from such third-party administrator. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
(a) A plan shall not recover a medical payment paid to, or on behalf of, a plan participant under a plan unless: (1) The medical payment has been incorrectly paid; or (2) The plan participant recovers, or is entitled to recover, from a third-party tortfeasor or third-party insurer reimbursement for all or part of the costs of care or treatment for the injury or illness for which the medical payment is paid.
(1) The medical payment has been incorrectly paid; or
(2) The plan participant recovers, or is entitled to recover, from a third-party tortfeasor or third-party insurer reimbursement for all or part of the costs of care or treatment for the injury or illness for which the medical payment is paid.
(b) The plan is subrogated to all rights of recovery against any person or entity for the cost of care or treatment for any injury or illness caused by a third-party tortfeasor for which medical payment is provided, contractual or otherwise, by the plan for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a plan participant. The subrogation right attaches automatically as a lien against any proceeds received by the plan participant from a third-party tortfeasor for the cost of care or treatment for any injury or illness caused by the third-party tortfeasor for which medical payment is provided.
(c) The plan has a right of reimbursement from any plan participant for the cost of care or treatment for any injury or illness caused by a third-party tortfeasor for which medical payment is provided, contractual or otherwise, by the plan for the benefit of, or on behalf of, a plan participant. The reimbursement right attaches automatically as a lien against any proceeds received by the plan participant from a third-party tortfeasor for the cost of care or treatment for any injury or illness caused by the third-party tortfeasor for which medical payment is provided. The right of reimbursement is contingent upon: (1) The plan stipulating that the reimbursement proceeds be held for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to plan participants and their beneficiaries; and (2) The plan stipulating that the plan waives its right of reimbursement when the plan participant is adjudged permanently disabled and thereby receives corresponding benefits from the social security administration or suffers a catastrophic loss, including, but not limited to, death; long-term or permanent disability; loss of a limb, extremity, or eye; permanent loss of fifty percent (50%) or more of sight or hearing; a prolonged vegetative state; permanent mental impairment; protracted and complex recovery requiring multiple or successive surgeries; or any other similar, life-altering loss.
(1) The plan stipulating that the reimbursement proceeds be held for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to plan participants and their beneficiaries; and
(2) The plan stipulating that the plan waives its right of reimbursement when the plan participant is adjudged permanently disabled and thereby receives corresponding benefits from the social security administration or suffers a catastrophic loss, including, but not limited to, death; long-term or permanent disability; loss of a limb, extremity, or eye; permanent loss of fifty percent (50%) or more of sight or hearing; a prolonged vegetative state; permanent mental impairment; protracted and complex recovery requiring multiple or successive surgeries; or any other similar, life-altering loss.
(d) A plan is not required to choose between the plan's right of subrogation or right of reimbursement. However, once the plan has received the total amount of medical payments made on behalf of a plan participant, whether under a right of subrogation or a right of reimbursement, the plan's subrogation and reimbursement interests are extinguished.
(e) The plan may elect, on a case by case basis, whether to waive its subrogation or reimbursement interests. If the plan elects to waive one (1) interest, the waiver does not extinguish the other. If the plan elects to waive either its subrogation or reimbursement interests, the plan shall promptly notify the insured or the insured's attorney, in writing sent by certified mail with either return signature or electronic receipt.
(f) The plan shall not withdraw or reduce payments to a provider of medical services in order to recover funds obtained by a plan participant from a third-party tortfeasor or third-party insurer for medical services rendered by the medical-services provider if the plan has reason to know that the funds were obtained without the knowledge or direct assistance of the provider.
(g) If the plan asserts its right to subrogation or reimbursement, the plan shall clearly state the assertion in plain language in the SPD, informing the primary insured of the plan's rights of recovery against third parties and plan participants, and that the primary insured should seek the advice of an attorney regarding those rights of recovery to which the plan may be entitled.
(h) If a plan has a third-party administrator, recovery for any benefits incorrectly paid must be exclusively from such third-party administrator.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-806 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-806
Leave for adoptive parents
Status: in_force

Special leave shall be granted for a period of twelve (12) weeks to adoptive parents. Employees may use sick leave and annual leave for all or a portion of that twelve (12) weeks, not to exceed the employee's leave balance if the child is one (1) year old or less; in the event both parents are state employees, the aggregate of sick leave used for such purpose is limited to twelve (12) weeks. In order to be eligible for adoptive leave, the employee shall submit to the appointing authority a statement from a state-licensed child-placing agency verifying the adoption. Additional special leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority not to exceed one (1) year. In the event the adoption process is not completed, the approval of leave pursuant to this section is rescinded. This section shall not apply in case of stepchild or adult adoption. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 907,s 2, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 13; 1939, ch. 11, § 8; 1945, ch. 30, § 2; 1949, ch. 174, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3901; Acts 1961, ch. 333, § 2; 1969, ch. 205, § 1; 1971, ch. 348, § 1; 1973, ch. 252, §§ 1, 2; 1974, ch. 506, § 1; 1975, ch. 100, § 1; 1975, ch. 226, § 1; 1976, ch. 657, § 1; 1977, ch. 83, § 1; 1977, ch. 287, § 1; 1977, ch. 364, § 1; 1978, ch. 557, § 1; 1979, ch. 34, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4101; Acts 1981, ch. 284, § 1; 1981, ch. 380, § 1; 1981, ch. 433, § 1; 1982, ch. 674, §§ 1, 2, 5; 1983, ch. 171, §§ 1-3; 1983, ch. 447, § 1; 1984, ch. 656, § 1; 1985, ch. 37, §§ 1-3; 1985, ch. 89, § 1; 1986, ch. 500, § 1; 1986, ch. 669, §§ 1-3; 1987, ch. 3, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 22, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 8-50-101 ; Acts 1993, ch. 201, § 1.
Special leave shall be granted for a period of twelve (12) weeks to adoptive parents. Employees may use sick leave and annual leave for all or a portion of that twelve (12) weeks, not to exceed the employee's leave balance if the child is one (1) year old or less; in the event both parents are state employees, the aggregate of sick leave used for such purpose is limited to twelve (12) weeks. In order to be eligible for adoptive leave, the employee shall submit to the appointing authority a statement from a state-licensed child-placing agency verifying the adoption. Additional special leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority not to exceed one (1) year. In the event the adoption process is not completed, the approval of leave pursuant to this section is rescinded. This section shall not apply in case of stepchild or adult adoption.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 907,s 2, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 13; 1939, ch. 11, § 8; 1945, ch. 30, § 2; 1949, ch. 174, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3901; Acts 1961, ch. 333, § 2; 1969, ch. 205, § 1; 1971, ch. 348, § 1; 1973, ch. 252, §§ 1, 2; 1974, ch. 506, § 1; 1975, ch. 100, § 1; 1975, ch. 226, § 1; 1976, ch. 657, § 1; 1977, ch. 83, § 1; 1977, ch. 287, § 1; 1977, ch. 364, § 1; 1978, ch. 557, § 1; 1979, ch. 34, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4101; Acts 1981, ch. 284, § 1; 1981, ch. 380, § 1; 1981, ch. 433, § 1; 1982, ch. 674, §§ 1, 2, 5; 1983, ch. 171, §§ 1-3; 1983, ch. 447, § 1; 1984, ch. 656, § 1; 1985, ch. 37, §§ 1-3; 1985, ch. 89, § 1; 1986, ch. 500, § 1; 1986, ch. 669, §§ 1-3; 1987, ch. 3, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 22, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 8-50-101 ; Acts 1993, ch. 201, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-402 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-402
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3936(g).
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3936(g).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-910 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-910
Early service retirement allowance
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section and in § 8-36-921 , any participant shall be eligible for an early service retirement allowance from the defined benefit component of the plan upon attainment of sixty (60) years of age and completion of five (5) years of creditable service, or upon attainment of a combination of age and years of creditable service as to equal eighty (80). (b) Any participant serving in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 shall be eligible for an early service retirement allowance from the defined benefit component of the plan upon attainment of fifty-five (55) years of age and upon completion of five (5) years of creditable service, or at any age upon completion of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service. (c) Any participant serving as the attorney general and reporter, a district attorney general, district public defender, state judge, or as a member of the general assembly shall not be eligible for an early service retirement allowance under the defined benefit component of the plan. Instead, such participants shall be eligible for a retirement allowance from the defined benefit component of the plan upon meeting the applicable conditions set forth in § 8-36-906 . Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section and in § 8-36-921 , any participant shall be eligible for an early service retirement allowance from the defined benefit component of the plan upon attainment of sixty (60) years of age and completion of five (5) years of creditable service, or upon attainment of a combination of age and years of creditable service as to equal eighty (80).
(b) Any participant serving in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 shall be eligible for an early service retirement allowance from the defined benefit component of the plan upon attainment of fifty-five (55) years of age and upon completion of five (5) years of creditable service, or at any age upon completion of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service.
(c) Any participant serving as the attorney general and reporter, a district attorney general, district public defender, state judge, or as a member of the general assembly shall not be eligible for an early service retirement allowance under the defined benefit component of the plan. Instead, such participants shall be eligible for a retirement allowance from the defined benefit component of the plan upon meeting the applicable conditions set forth in § 8-36-906 .
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-204 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-204
Commissioner approval for establishing new preferred service position or making material change
Status: in_force

Before establishing a new position in the preferred service or making a material change in the authority, duties, or responsibilities of a position in such service, an appointing authority shall receive approval from the commissioner in writing. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 13.
Before establishing a new position in the preferred service or making a material change in the authority, duties, or responsibilities of a position in such service, an appointing authority shall receive approval from the commissioner in writing.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-113
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 8, eff. 4/16/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3813; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 8.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 8, eff. 4/16/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3813; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-107
Personal interest in investments prohibited
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise herein provided, no trustee and no employee of the board of trustees shall have any personal interest in the gains or profits of any investment made by the board; nor shall any trustee or employee of the board, directly or indirectly, for such trustee or employee or as an agent, in any manner for such trustee or employee or as an agent, in any manner use the same except to make such current and necessary payments as are authorized by the board; nor shall any trustee or employee of the board become an endorser or surety, or in any manner an obligor, for money loaned to or borrowed from the board. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 7; T.C.A., § 8-3929(6).
Except as otherwise herein provided, no trustee and no employee of the board of trustees shall have any personal interest in the gains or profits of any investment made by the board; nor shall any trustee or employee of the board, directly or indirectly, for such trustee or employee or as an agent, in any manner for such trustee or employee or as an agent, in any manner use the same except to make such current and necessary payments as are authorized by the board; nor shall any trustee or employee of the board become an endorser or surety, or in any manner an obligor, for money loaned to or borrowed from the board.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 7; T.C.A., § 8-3929(6).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-406 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-406
Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

All members of the board shall be over eighteen (18) years of age, of good moral character, citizens of the United States and the state of Tennessee, and must reside in the respective county, and they shall not hold any elected or appointed office within the county. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-845.
All members of the board shall be over eighteen (18) years of age, of good moral character, citizens of the United States and the state of Tennessee, and must reside in the respective county, and they shall not hold any elected or appointed office within the county.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-845.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-114 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-114
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 9, eff. 4/16/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); 1961, ch. 81, §2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3814; Acts 1981, ch. 20, § 2; 1985, ch. 66, § 9.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 9, eff. 4/16/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); 1961, ch. 81, §2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3814; Acts 1981, ch. 20, § 2; 1985, ch. 66, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-502 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-502
Committee to carry out law - Insurance contracts - Approval - Modifications
Status: in_force

(a) In counties desiring to provide such insurance coverage for employees and officials, the county legislative body or other governing body of the county shall appoint a committee of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county to carry out the intent of this part. (b) Such committee shall prepare and present for approval a contract or contracts with one (1) or more insurance companies, or other corporations which may exist under title 56, chapter 27, 28, or 29 authorized to do business in the state, or with one (1) or more insurance trusts which have contracted with an insurance company, or companies, or corporation, as set out above, authorized to do business in the state for a policy or policies of group insurance to provide for the payment of group life, hospitalization, disability, or medical expenses for county employees and officials. Such approval shall be by a majority vote of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county and shall be executed in the name of the county by the county mayor. (c) Such contracts may from time to time be amended, modified, or changed by a majority vote of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county. (d) The policy or policies shall conform to the standard provisions of group insurance policies as set forth in this code. (e) In any county having a population of not less than one hundred seven thousand one hundred (107,100) nor more than one hundred seven thousand two hundred (107,200), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the provisions and requirements of the County Purchasing Law of 1957, compiled in title 5, chapter 14, part 1, shall not apply to the county legislative body or any committee of the county legislative body either responsible for presentment or approval of a contract pursuant to this part. Acts 1961, ch. 139, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-3906; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., §§ 8-4105, 8-50-202; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2; 2010, ch. 974, § 3.
(a) In counties desiring to provide such insurance coverage for employees and officials, the county legislative body or other governing body of the county shall appoint a committee of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county to carry out the intent of this part.
(b) Such committee shall prepare and present for approval a contract or contracts with one (1) or more insurance companies, or other corporations which may exist under title 56, chapter 27, 28, or 29 authorized to do business in the state, or with one (1) or more insurance trusts which have contracted with an insurance company, or companies, or corporation, as set out above, authorized to do business in the state for a policy or policies of group insurance to provide for the payment of group life, hospitalization, disability, or medical expenses for county employees and officials. Such approval shall be by a majority vote of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county and shall be executed in the name of the county by the county mayor.
(c) Such contracts may from time to time be amended, modified, or changed by a majority vote of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county.
(d) The policy or policies shall conform to the standard provisions of group insurance policies as set forth in this code.
(e) In any county having a population of not less than one hundred seven thousand one hundred (107,100) nor more than one hundred seven thousand two hundred (107,200), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the provisions and requirements of the County Purchasing Law of 1957, compiled in title 5, chapter 14, part 1, shall not apply to the county legislative body or any committee of the county legislative body either responsible for presentment or approval of a contract pursuant to this part.
Acts 1961, ch. 139, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-3906; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., §§ 8-4105, 8-50-202; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2; 2010, ch. 974, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-108
Board of appeals
Status: in_force

(a) There is created and established in the department of human resources a board of appeals. The board shall be comprised of a minimum of nine (9) members and a maximum of eighteen (18) members, in the discretion of the commissioner. (b) The members of the board of appeals shall be citizens of the state. No member of the board of appeals shall be a member of any state or national committee of a political party or shall hold or be a candidate for any public office. (c) (1) The governor shall appoint the members of the board of appeals from the public at large, and shall strive to appoint members that reflect the geographic, racial, and gender diversity of the state population. (2) (A) Members appointed pursuant to Chapter 800 of the Public Acts of 2012, and serving on March 1, 2014, shall continue to serve until the expiration of such members' terms and, thereafter, persons shall be appointed in accordance with subsection (a) for a term ending six (6) years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the members' predecessors were appointed. (B) If the commissioner determines that additional members shall be appointed to serve on the board in accordance with Chapter 689 of the Public Acts of 2014, then the governor shall appoint such members to serve initial terms of six (6) years. Thereafter, such members shall be appointed for a term ending six (6) years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed. (3) A person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of such term shall, however, be appointed for only the remainder of the unexpired term. (4) The governor may remove a member of the board of appeals for cause. Removal for cause may include, but is not limited to, three (3) consecutive absences from a meeting of the board of appeals. (d) The commissioner shall establish the compensation for the members of the board of appeals. The members shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable necessary travel expenses in accordance with the state comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (e) The board of appeals shall elect one (1) of its members as chair. The board of appeals shall meet at least once every three (3) months and at such other times as shall be specified by call of the chair, the commissioner of human resources, or the governor. Notice of each meeting shall be given in writing to each member by the commissioner, and such notice shall specify the place and the time of the meeting. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum. (f) In addition to the duties expressly imposed upon the board of appeals elsewhere in this chapter, the board of appeals shall have jurisdiction to hear appeals brought pursuant to this chapter and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. The board of appeals shall also be the final step in the appeals procedure provided for preferred service employees. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 689,Secs.s1, s2, s3 eff. 4/15/2014. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 9.
(a) There is created and established in the department of human resources a board of appeals. The board shall be comprised of a minimum of nine (9) members and a maximum of eighteen (18) members, in the discretion of the commissioner.
(b) The members of the board of appeals shall be citizens of the state. No member of the board of appeals shall be a member of any state or national committee of a political party or shall hold or be a candidate for any public office.
(c) (1) The governor shall appoint the members of the board of appeals from the public at large, and shall strive to appoint members that reflect the geographic, racial, and gender diversity of the state population. (2) (A) Members appointed pursuant to Chapter 800 of the Public Acts of 2012, and serving on March 1, 2014, shall continue to serve until the expiration of such members' terms and, thereafter, persons shall be appointed in accordance with subsection (a) for a term ending six (6) years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the members' predecessors were appointed. (B) If the commissioner determines that additional members shall be appointed to serve on the board in accordance with Chapter 689 of the Public Acts of 2014, then the governor shall appoint such members to serve initial terms of six (6) years. Thereafter, such members shall be appointed for a term ending six (6) years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed. (3) A person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of such term shall, however, be appointed for only the remainder of the unexpired term. (4) The governor may remove a member of the board of appeals for cause. Removal for cause may include, but is not limited to, three (3) consecutive absences from a meeting of the board of appeals.
(1) The governor shall appoint the members of the board of appeals from the public at large, and shall strive to appoint members that reflect the geographic, racial, and gender diversity of the state population.
(2) (A) Members appointed pursuant to Chapter 800 of the Public Acts of 2012, and serving on March 1, 2014, shall continue to serve until the expiration of such members' terms and, thereafter, persons shall be appointed in accordance with subsection (a) for a term ending six (6) years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the members' predecessors were appointed. (B) If the commissioner determines that additional members shall be appointed to serve on the board in accordance with Chapter 689 of the Public Acts of 2014, then the governor shall appoint such members to serve initial terms of six (6) years. Thereafter, such members shall be appointed for a term ending six (6) years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed.
(A) Members appointed pursuant to Chapter 800 of the Public Acts of 2012, and serving on March 1, 2014, shall continue to serve until the expiration of such members' terms and, thereafter, persons shall be appointed in accordance with subsection (a) for a term ending six (6) years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the members' predecessors were appointed.
(B) If the commissioner determines that additional members shall be appointed to serve on the board in accordance with Chapter 689 of the Public Acts of 2014, then the governor shall appoint such members to serve initial terms of six (6) years. Thereafter, such members shall be appointed for a term ending six (6) years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed.
(3) A person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of such term shall, however, be appointed for only the remainder of the unexpired term.
(4) The governor may remove a member of the board of appeals for cause. Removal for cause may include, but is not limited to, three (3) consecutive absences from a meeting of the board of appeals.
(d) The commissioner shall establish the compensation for the members of the board of appeals. The members shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable necessary travel expenses in accordance with the state comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(e) The board of appeals shall elect one (1) of its members as chair. The board of appeals shall meet at least once every three (3) months and at such other times as shall be specified by call of the chair, the commissioner of human resources, or the governor. Notice of each meeting shall be given in writing to each member by the commissioner, and such notice shall specify the place and the time of the meeting. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum.
(f) In addition to the duties expressly imposed upon the board of appeals elsewhere in this chapter, the board of appeals shall have jurisdiction to hear appeals brought pursuant to this chapter and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. The board of appeals shall also be the final step in the appeals procedure provided for preferred service employees.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 689,Secs.s1, s2, s3 eff. 4/15/2014.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-228 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-228
Annual salary increases for assistant district attorneys general
Status: in_force

On July 1, 1995, and each subsequent July 1, the salary levels for assistant district attorneys general shall be increased by such percentage amount as shall be fixed by the general assembly in the general appropriations act. For the purpose of budget preparation, it shall be presumed that such percentage amount shall be the same as that received by other state employees. Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 4.
On July 1, 1995, and each subsequent July 1, the salary levels for assistant district attorneys general shall be increased by such percentage amount as shall be fixed by the general assembly in the general appropriations act. For the purpose of budget preparation, it shall be presumed that such percentage amount shall be the same as that received by other state employees.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-201 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Optional Retirement Program for Employees of Public Institutions of Higher Education." Acts 2015, ch. 118, § 1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Optional Retirement Program for Employees of Public Institutions of Higher Education."
Acts 2015, ch. 118, § 1.