Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-9-302 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 5-9-302
Vote on appropriations
Status: in_force

In making appropriations of money, the vote of the members of the county legislative body present shall be taken by ayes and nayes, the clerk calling and recording the name of each member, together with each member's vote, aye or no, as it is given, which shall be entered on the minutes, together with the items of allowance. Code 1858, § 4195 (deriv. Acts 1827, ch. 49, § 15); Shan., § 6015; Code 1932, § 10214; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-911.
In making appropriations of money, the vote of the members of the county legislative body present shall be taken by ayes and nayes, the clerk calling and recording the name of each member, together with each member's vote, aye or no, as it is given, which shall be entered on the minutes, together with the items of allowance.
Code 1858, § 4195 (deriv. Acts 1827, ch. 49, § 15); Shan., § 6015; Code 1932, § 10214; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-911.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-12-102 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 5-12-102
Local approval - Form
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be local in effect and shall become effective in a particular county upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county approving this law, or upon the contingency of the majority of the voters casting votes in any election held for this purpose approving this law. (b) (1) The procedure for elections held for the purpose of approving this law shall be that the county election commission shall call and conduct an election within thirty (30) days after receiving a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the qualified voters of the county, stating that they favor this law and requesting that an election be held in the county on the subject. (2) The number of qualified voters in the county is deemed to be the total number of votes cast for all candidates for governor in the last general election, or upon a resolution of the county legislative body or other governing body, duly certified to the election commission, requesting such an election. (3) In such an election, the propositions to be voted upon shall be stated on the ballot on separate lines in the following manner: "For the County Budgeting Law of 1957" and "Against the County Budgeting Law of 1957." Acts 1957, ch. 291, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 5-1202.
(a) This part shall be local in effect and shall become effective in a particular county upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body or other governing body of the county approving this law, or upon the contingency of the majority of the voters casting votes in any election held for this purpose approving this law.
(b) (1) The procedure for elections held for the purpose of approving this law shall be that the county election commission shall call and conduct an election within thirty (30) days after receiving a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the qualified voters of the county, stating that they favor this law and requesting that an election be held in the county on the subject. (2) The number of qualified voters in the county is deemed to be the total number of votes cast for all candidates for governor in the last general election, or upon a resolution of the county legislative body or other governing body, duly certified to the election commission, requesting such an election. (3) In such an election, the propositions to be voted upon shall be stated on the ballot on separate lines in the following manner: "For the County Budgeting Law of 1957" and "Against the County Budgeting Law of 1957."
(1) The procedure for elections held for the purpose of approving this law shall be that the county election commission shall call and conduct an election within thirty (30) days after receiving a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the qualified voters of the county, stating that they favor this law and requesting that an election be held in the county on the subject.
(2) The number of qualified voters in the county is deemed to be the total number of votes cast for all candidates for governor in the last general election, or upon a resolution of the county legislative body or other governing body, duly certified to the election commission, requesting such an election.
(3) In such an election, the propositions to be voted upon shall be stated on the ballot on separate lines in the following manner: "For the County Budgeting Law of 1957" and "Against the County Budgeting Law of 1957."
Acts 1957, ch. 291, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 5-1202.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-12-214 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 5-12-214
Approval of appropriation for capital expenditures to be financed by long-term debt
Status: in_force

Any appropriation for capital expenditures to be financed by long-term debt shall not be expended or obligated until the issuance of the long-term debt has been approved by the county legislative body and the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee as required by law. Acts 1993, ch. 431, § 14; 2010 , ch. 868, § 13.
Any appropriation for capital expenditures to be financed by long-term debt shall not be expended or obligated until the issuance of the long-term debt has been approved by the county legislative body and the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee as required by law.
Acts 1993, ch. 431, § 14; 2010 , ch. 868, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-5-119 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-5-119
Powers and duties - Supervision of local improvements
Status: in_force

The establishment and general supervision of roads and ferries, watercourses and local improvements, are entrusted to the county legislative body, as provided in title 54, chapters 7 and 9-14. Code 1858, § 4206 (deriv. Acts 1804, ch. 1; 1835-1836, ch. 29, § 1); Shan., § 6038; Code 1932, § 10235; Acts 1978, ch. 934, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-521.
The establishment and general supervision of roads and ferries, watercourses and local improvements, are entrusted to the county legislative body, as provided in title 54, chapters 7 and 9-14.
Code 1858, § 4206 (deriv. Acts 1804, ch. 1; 1835-1836, ch. 29, § 1); Shan., § 6038; Code 1932, § 10235; Acts 1978, ch. 934, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-521.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-8-106 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 5-8-106
Revenue docket
Status: in_force

A book, to be called the revenue docket, shall be kept by the county clerk, in which the county clerk shall record all the sources of the county revenue, whether consisting of taxes upon property, or upon sales of merchandise and patent medicines, or on the exercise of privileges, or of fines and forfeitures, or otherwise. Code 1858, § 495; Shan., § 653; Code 1932, § 1052; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 14, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1973, ch. 226, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-806.
A book, to be called the revenue docket, shall be kept by the county clerk, in which the county clerk shall record all the sources of the county revenue, whether consisting of taxes upon property, or upon sales of merchandise and patent medicines, or on the exercise of privileges, or of fines and forfeitures, or otherwise.
Code 1858, § 495; Shan., § 653; Code 1932, § 1052; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 14, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1973, ch. 226, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-806.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-14-201 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 14 / Section 5-14-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "County Purchasing Law of 1983." Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "County Purchasing Law of 1983."
Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-20-103 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 20 / Section 5-20-103
Administration of code
Status: in_force

(a) The adopting resolution may also incorporate by reference the administrative provisions of any code, or may include in the adopting resolution any suggested administrative provisions found in a code. (b) If a code does not contain administrative provisions, the administrative provisions of another code may be adopted and included in such resolution. (c) The powers and duties of enforcing the provisions of any code may be conferred upon such officials within the existing framework of the county government as the governing body may determine, such as, but not limited to, officials administering zoning and planning regulations of the county. Acts 1975, ch. 328, § 3; T.C.A., § 5-2003.
(a) The adopting resolution may also incorporate by reference the administrative provisions of any code, or may include in the adopting resolution any suggested administrative provisions found in a code.
(b) If a code does not contain administrative provisions, the administrative provisions of another code may be adopted and included in such resolution.
(c) The powers and duties of enforcing the provisions of any code may be conferred upon such officials within the existing framework of the county government as the governing body may determine, such as, but not limited to, officials administering zoning and planning regulations of the county.
Acts 1975, ch. 328, § 3; T.C.A., § 5-2003.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-1-205 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 5-1-205
Charter commission - Election of members
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the adoption of a charter resolution by the legislative body of a county or by petition of the voters, which resolution provides for an election of the members of a charter commission, it shall be the duty of the county election commission to call an election to elect members of the charter commission, such election to be held concurrently with the next primary or general election in the county occurring seventy-five (75) days or more after such resolution is adopted or otherwise becomes effective. (b) The cost of the election shall be paid out of the county funds. (c) The number of candidates in each district receiving the highest total vote in such election, as specified in such resolution, shall be elected as members of the charter commission. (d) Any qualified voter of the county shall be eligible for election as a member of such charter commission. (e) The deadline for filing nominating petitions for candidates for the charter commission shall be no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, prevailing time, on the date established in § 2-5-101 . For any election of charter commission members held within the year 2010, the candidates for the office shall qualify by filing all nominating petitions no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, prevailing time, on the fifty-fifth day before the election, and candidates must withdraw no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, prevailing time, on the fifty-second day before the election. Acts 1979, ch. 402, § 5; T.C.A., § 5-125; Acts 2010, ch. 948, § 1.
(a) Upon the adoption of a charter resolution by the legislative body of a county or by petition of the voters, which resolution provides for an election of the members of a charter commission, it shall be the duty of the county election commission to call an election to elect members of the charter commission, such election to be held concurrently with the next primary or general election in the county occurring seventy-five (75) days or more after such resolution is adopted or otherwise becomes effective.
(b) The cost of the election shall be paid out of the county funds.
(c) The number of candidates in each district receiving the highest total vote in such election, as specified in such resolution, shall be elected as members of the charter commission.
(d) Any qualified voter of the county shall be eligible for election as a member of such charter commission.
(e) The deadline for filing nominating petitions for candidates for the charter commission shall be no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, prevailing time, on the date established in § 2-5-101 . For any election of charter commission members held within the year 2010, the candidates for the office shall qualify by filing all nominating petitions no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, prevailing time, on the fifty-fifth day before the election, and candidates must withdraw no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon, prevailing time, on the fifty-second day before the election.
Acts 1979, ch. 402, § 5; T.C.A., § 5-125; Acts 2010, ch. 948, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-19-115 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 19 / Section 5-19-115
Governmental entities' rights preserved
Status: repealed

Any of the provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, any municipality, utility or other special district shall retain existing rights to provide such garbage and rubbish collection services or disposal services, or both, to residents and taxpayers within its jurisdiction, including any territory annexed to such jurisdiction, and the existing rights of such instrumentalities to acquire disposal sites outside the limits of their jurisdictions shall not be impaired in any wise whatsoever. Acts 1969, ch. 201, § 14; T.C.A., § 5-1915.
Any of the provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, any municipality, utility or other special district shall retain existing rights to provide such garbage and rubbish collection services or disposal services, or both, to residents and taxpayers within its jurisdiction, including any territory annexed to such jurisdiction, and the existing rights of such instrumentalities to acquire disposal sites outside the limits of their jurisdictions shall not be impaired in any wise whatsoever.
Acts 1969, ch. 201, § 14; T.C.A., § 5-1915.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-2-111 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 5-2-111
Process on transferred records
Status: repealed

Where the docket shall have been delivered as provided in § 5-2-110 , it shall be the duty of the magistrate of the new county to issue executions, scire facias, and such other process as may be necessary for the enforcement of the judgments thereon, to the same extent and in as full a manner as the magistrate of the old county could have done, and it shall be the duty of the county clerk of the new county, upon presentation of any such process, to certify to the official character of the magistrate issuing the execution or other process, and any such process so certified shall have the same force and validity in any other county as is now by law given to such process when issued by a magistrate of an old county and certified by the clerk thereof. Acts 1873, ch. 114, § 2; Shan., § 106; Code 1932, §125; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-211.
Where the docket shall have been delivered as provided in § 5-2-110 , it shall be the duty of the magistrate of the new county to issue executions, scire facias, and such other process as may be necessary for the enforcement of the judgments thereon, to the same extent and in as full a manner as the magistrate of the old county could have done, and it shall be the duty of the county clerk of the new county, upon presentation of any such process, to certify to the official character of the magistrate issuing the execution or other process, and any such process so certified shall have the same force and validity in any other county as is now by law given to such process when issued by a magistrate of an old county and certified by the clerk thereof.
Acts 1873, ch. 114, § 2; Shan., § 106; Code 1932, §125; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-211.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-8-505 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 5-8-505
Financial reports - Applicability and contents
Status: in_force

All appointive or elective county public officials, official county boards, committees and commissions in the state having in their charge and custody public funds or moneys are required to file with the county mayor and with the county clerk, who shall provide a copy of this report to each member of the county legislative body on or before the next meeting of the county legislative body an annual financial report for the year ended June 30, in a form prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. Acts 1947, ch. 215, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1653.1 (Williams, § 1652); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-829; Acts 1991, ch. 484, § 1; 1993, ch. 315, § 2; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
All appointive or elective county public officials, official county boards, committees and commissions in the state having in their charge and custody public funds or moneys are required to file with the county mayor and with the county clerk, who shall provide a copy of this report to each member of the county legislative body on or before the next meeting of the county legislative body an annual financial report for the year ended June 30, in a form prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury.
Acts 1947, ch. 215, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1653.1 (Williams, § 1652); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-829; Acts 1991, ch. 484, § 1; 1993, ch. 315, § 2; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-3-124 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 5-3-124
State consolidation grants - Use and purpose
Status: in_force

Any money granted by the state consolidation committee to any county or counties shall be used by the counties in the payment of the outstanding indebtedness of the county receiving the grant, and this grant shall have as its purpose the equalization of the burden of bonded indebtedness between the counties being absorbed and absorbing. Acts 1939, ch. 226, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 136.20 (Williams, §136.23); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-324.
Any money granted by the state consolidation committee to any county or counties shall be used by the counties in the payment of the outstanding indebtedness of the county receiving the grant, and this grant shall have as its purpose the equalization of the burden of bonded indebtedness between the counties being absorbed and absorbing.
Acts 1939, ch. 226, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 136.20 (Williams, §136.23); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-324.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-16-106 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 16 / Section 5-16-106
Bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The county legislative body is hereby authorized to issue bonds of the county for the purpose of financing the cost of establishment, construction, installation or acquisition of any urban type public facility. (b) Bonds so issued may be either general obligation bonds of the county secured by the full faith and credit and taxing power of the county, or revenue bonds secured by the revenues derived from the operation of the urban type public facility financed thereby, or by a combination of such revenues and the unpledged revenues derived by the county from any other urban type public facilities owned and operated by the county. (c) (1) Any bonds issued by the county for the purpose of financing urban type public facilities shall be issued in the manner and form prescribed by the applicable provisions of title 9, chapter 21. (2) In the issuance of bonds, an urban type public facility so financed shall be deemed to be a "public works project," as defined in title 9, chapter 21, and all power and authority conferred upon the county by the terms and provisions of title 9, chapter 21 with respect to the construction, operation, maintenance, financing and the fixing and collection of fees, rates, rents and other charges shall be available to and vested in the county with respect to the establishment, construction, installation, acquisition, operation, maintenance and financing of the urban type public facilities authorized pursuant to this chapter. Acts 1961, ch. 166, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., § 5-1606; Acts 1988, ch. 750, §§ 4, 5.
(a) The county legislative body is hereby authorized to issue bonds of the county for the purpose of financing the cost of establishment, construction, installation or acquisition of any urban type public facility.
(b) Bonds so issued may be either general obligation bonds of the county secured by the full faith and credit and taxing power of the county, or revenue bonds secured by the revenues derived from the operation of the urban type public facility financed thereby, or by a combination of such revenues and the unpledged revenues derived by the county from any other urban type public facilities owned and operated by the county.
(c) (1) Any bonds issued by the county for the purpose of financing urban type public facilities shall be issued in the manner and form prescribed by the applicable provisions of title 9, chapter 21. (2) In the issuance of bonds, an urban type public facility so financed shall be deemed to be a "public works project," as defined in title 9, chapter 21, and all power and authority conferred upon the county by the terms and provisions of title 9, chapter 21 with respect to the construction, operation, maintenance, financing and the fixing and collection of fees, rates, rents and other charges shall be available to and vested in the county with respect to the establishment, construction, installation, acquisition, operation, maintenance and financing of the urban type public facilities authorized pursuant to this chapter.
(1) Any bonds issued by the county for the purpose of financing urban type public facilities shall be issued in the manner and form prescribed by the applicable provisions of title 9, chapter 21.
(2) In the issuance of bonds, an urban type public facility so financed shall be deemed to be a "public works project," as defined in title 9, chapter 21, and all power and authority conferred upon the county by the terms and provisions of title 9, chapter 21 with respect to the construction, operation, maintenance, financing and the fixing and collection of fees, rates, rents and other charges shall be available to and vested in the county with respect to the establishment, construction, installation, acquisition, operation, maintenance and financing of the urban type public facilities authorized pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1961, ch. 166, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., § 5-1606; Acts 1988, ch. 750, §§ 4, 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-16-108 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 16 / Section 5-16-108
Sewerage facilities - Mandatory connection and use
Status: in_force

The board or other administrative agency is hereby authorized to require any person, firm or corporation owning or occupying property within an area of land in which sewerage facilities are maintained by the board or administrative agency, to connect with and use such facilities. Acts 1961, ch. 166, § 8; T.C.A., § 5-1608.
The board or other administrative agency is hereby authorized to require any person, firm or corporation owning or occupying property within an area of land in which sewerage facilities are maintained by the board or administrative agency, to connect with and use such facilities.
Acts 1961, ch. 166, § 8; T.C.A., § 5-1608.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-21-124 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 21 / Section 5-21-124
Education department - Withdrawal from system
Status: in_force

(a) In the event the director or purchasing agent established under this chapter does not maintain records, follow accounting and budgetary procedures, and submit timely reports and information as prescribed by state law and the commissioner of education, the commissioner, after a hearing on the issue of such neglect, shall remove the education department of the county involved from the county financial management system established by this chapter by written notification to the presiding officer of the county legislative body. (b) Upon notice from the commissioner, the county legislative body shall transfer sufficient funds from the control of the department to provide financial services in the county education department under the supervision of the county director of schools, as provided by general law. (c) State funds may be withheld for failure to provide adequate funds to transfer the responsibilities to the education department. Acts 1981, ch. 325, § 24.
(a) In the event the director or purchasing agent established under this chapter does not maintain records, follow accounting and budgetary procedures, and submit timely reports and information as prescribed by state law and the commissioner of education, the commissioner, after a hearing on the issue of such neglect, shall remove the education department of the county involved from the county financial management system established by this chapter by written notification to the presiding officer of the county legislative body.
(b) Upon notice from the commissioner, the county legislative body shall transfer sufficient funds from the control of the department to provide financial services in the county education department under the supervision of the county director of schools, as provided by general law.
(c) State funds may be withheld for failure to provide adequate funds to transfer the responsibilities to the education department.
Acts 1981, ch. 325, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-19-103 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 19 / Section 5-19-103
Resolution authorizing services
Status: in_force

For the exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter, a county shall authorize same by resolution adopted by a majority of the county legislative body or other governing body. Such resolution shall provide for the exercise of such powers by either: (1) Some agency or officer of the county already in existence; (2) A county sanitation department to be created; (3) A board established as provided in § 5-19-104 ; or (4) Contractual arrangements the county may make between itself and any municipality, any utility or other service district, any private organization or any combination of such entities engaged in garbage and rubbish collection services or garbage and rubbish disposal services, or both. In the event all such county services are to be rendered exclusively by such contractual arrangements, the contracts involved shall be negotiated by the county mayor, shall be subject to the approval of the county legislative body or other governing body and may be administered by the county mayor without the appointment of a superintendent, as provided for in § 5-19-105 , being required. Acts 1969, ch. 201, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 35; T.C.A., §5-1903; Acts 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
For the exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter, a county shall authorize same by resolution adopted by a majority of the county legislative body or other governing body. Such resolution shall provide for the exercise of such powers by either:
(1) Some agency or officer of the county already in existence;
(2) A county sanitation department to be created;
(3) A board established as provided in § 5-19-104 ; or
(4) Contractual arrangements the county may make between itself and any municipality, any utility or other service district, any private organization or any combination of such entities engaged in garbage and rubbish collection services or garbage and rubbish disposal services, or both. In the event all such county services are to be rendered exclusively by such contractual arrangements, the contracts involved shall be negotiated by the county mayor, shall be subject to the approval of the county legislative body or other governing body and may be administered by the county mayor without the appointment of a superintendent, as provided for in § 5-19-105 , being required.
Acts 1969, ch. 201, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 35; T.C.A., §5-1903; Acts 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-9-301 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 5-9-301
Book of appropriation applications
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of the county clerk to keep a book in which applications for appropriation shall be entered when made to the county legislative body, and the same shall be open for the inspection of the citizens of the county. (b) The county legislative body shall not consider or make any appropriation unless the same shall have first been entered in a book as heretofore required. Acts 1875, ch. 63, §§ 5, 6; impl. am. Acts 1875, ch. 70, §§ 1, 3; Shan., §§ 6017, 6018; Code 1932, §§ 10216, 10217; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-910.
(a) It is the duty of the county clerk to keep a book in which applications for appropriation shall be entered when made to the county legislative body, and the same shall be open for the inspection of the citizens of the county.
(b) The county legislative body shall not consider or make any appropriation unless the same shall have first been entered in a book as heretofore required.
Acts 1875, ch. 63, §§ 5, 6; impl. am. Acts 1875, ch. 70, §§ 1, 3; Shan., §§ 6017, 6018; Code 1932, §§ 10216, 10217; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-910.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-21-118 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 21 / Section 5-21-118
Director as purchasing agent - Optional purchasing department
Status: in_force

(a) The director or a deputy appointed by the director shall serve as the county purchasing agent and shall assist the committee in developing policies and procedures for implementing an economical and efficient purchasing system. (b) The following shall be the responsibility of the director: (1) The contract, purchase, or any obligation of the county for supplies, material, equipment, contractual services, rental of machinery, buildings, or equipment, transfer of materials, supplies, and equipment between county offices or agencies; (2) Supervision of storeroom or warehouse; (3) Contracts for building construction and the purchase of land; (4) Public sale of all surplus materials, equipment, buildings and land; and (5) Any other created obligation of the county. (c) (1) Upon the recommendation of the committee and approval of the county legislative body or as authorized by the county legislative body, a separate purchasing department may be established with a person hired as purchasing agent for the county. (2) In the event a separate purchasing department is established and a purchasing agent is hired, all duties and responsibilities relative to purchasing shall be removed from the director. Acts 1981, ch. 325, § 18.
(a) The director or a deputy appointed by the director shall serve as the county purchasing agent and shall assist the committee in developing policies and procedures for implementing an economical and efficient purchasing system.
(b) The following shall be the responsibility of the director: (1) The contract, purchase, or any obligation of the county for supplies, material, equipment, contractual services, rental of machinery, buildings, or equipment, transfer of materials, supplies, and equipment between county offices or agencies; (2) Supervision of storeroom or warehouse; (3) Contracts for building construction and the purchase of land; (4) Public sale of all surplus materials, equipment, buildings and land; and (5) Any other created obligation of the county.
(1) The contract, purchase, or any obligation of the county for supplies, material, equipment, contractual services, rental of machinery, buildings, or equipment, transfer of materials, supplies, and equipment between county offices or agencies;
(2) Supervision of storeroom or warehouse;
(3) Contracts for building construction and the purchase of land;
(4) Public sale of all surplus materials, equipment, buildings and land; and
(5) Any other created obligation of the county.
(c) (1) Upon the recommendation of the committee and approval of the county legislative body or as authorized by the county legislative body, a separate purchasing department may be established with a person hired as purchasing agent for the county. (2) In the event a separate purchasing department is established and a purchasing agent is hired, all duties and responsibilities relative to purchasing shall be removed from the director.
(1) Upon the recommendation of the committee and approval of the county legislative body or as authorized by the county legislative body, a separate purchasing department may be established with a person hired as purchasing agent for the county.
(2) In the event a separate purchasing department is established and a purchasing agent is hired, all duties and responsibilities relative to purchasing shall be removed from the director.
Acts 1981, ch. 325, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-14-104 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 14 / Section 5-14-104
Purchasing agent - Office
Status: in_force

(a) Necessary office space and equipment for the use of the purchasing agent shall be provided and maintained at the county seat of such county. (b) Such office shall be open for business during the usual hours observed by other officials of the county government. Acts 1957, ch. 312, § 14; T.C.A., § 5-1404.
(a) Necessary office space and equipment for the use of the purchasing agent shall be provided and maintained at the county seat of such county.
(b) Such office shall be open for business during the usual hours observed by other officials of the county government.
Acts 1957, ch. 312, § 14; T.C.A., § 5-1404.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-12-215 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 5-12-215
Impoundment power to prevent deficit operation - Override - Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) If at any time the county mayor determines that the revenues or other resources are, with respect to any fund, less than was anticipated in the adopted budget, or if unanticipated expenditures arise that will likely create a budget deficit, the county mayor, upon certification to each member of the county legislative body, may impound such appropriation as may be necessary to prevent deficit operation. Such impoundment power may be overridden by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body, if the county legislative body makes such amendments at the same meeting to the budget as may be necessary to prevent deficit operation. Such necessary amendment requires a majority vote of the county legislative body. Notwithstanding this section, there shall be no impoundment of funds previously appropriated to the trustee, clerks of courts, register of deeds, county clerk, assessor of property or sheriff. (b) This section is inapplicable to counties having impoundment provisions under other provisions of law. Acts 1993, ch. 431, § 15; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
(a) If at any time the county mayor determines that the revenues or other resources are, with respect to any fund, less than was anticipated in the adopted budget, or if unanticipated expenditures arise that will likely create a budget deficit, the county mayor, upon certification to each member of the county legislative body, may impound such appropriation as may be necessary to prevent deficit operation. Such impoundment power may be overridden by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body, if the county legislative body makes such amendments at the same meeting to the budget as may be necessary to prevent deficit operation. Such necessary amendment requires a majority vote of the county legislative body. Notwithstanding this section, there shall be no impoundment of funds previously appropriated to the trustee, clerks of courts, register of deeds, county clerk, assessor of property or sheriff.
(b) This section is inapplicable to counties having impoundment provisions under other provisions of law.
Acts 1993, ch. 431, § 15; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-9-104 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 5-9-104
Farmers' extension work
Status: in_force

The county legislative bodies are empowered to appropriate annually such an amount of money as may be deemed necessary or expedient in order to cooperate with the division of extension of the college of agricultural sciences and natural resources of the University of Tennessee, in its farm demonstration and agricultural extension work, to be conducted by such college in cooperation with the United States department of agriculture through the Smith-Lever bill ( 7 U.S.C. § 341 et seq.), the farmer's demonstration work, or other work supported by acts of congress, or in its extension work to be conducted through appropriations from the state, or through moneys received from any other source. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 27, § 1; 1915, ch. 148, § 1; Shan., § 373a29; Code 1932, § 10251; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-904.
The county legislative bodies are empowered to appropriate annually such an amount of money as may be deemed necessary or expedient in order to cooperate with the division of extension of the college of agricultural sciences and natural resources of the University of Tennessee, in its farm demonstration and agricultural extension work, to be conducted by such college in cooperation with the United States department of agriculture through the Smith-Lever bill ( 7 U.S.C. § 341 et seq.), the farmer's demonstration work, or other work supported by acts of congress, or in its extension work to be conducted through appropriations from the state, or through moneys received from any other source.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 27, § 1; 1915, ch. 148, § 1; Shan., § 373a29; Code 1932, § 10251; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-904.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-1-207 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 5-1-207
Charter commission - Appropriations - Assistance of public officials
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any charter commission is established, it shall be the duty of the legislative body of the county to appropriate sufficient funds to defray the expenses of such commission, which appropriation shall be not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Such funds shall be disbursed by the county mayor or other fiscal officer of the county upon vouchers or warrants signed by the chair and the secretary of such commission. (b) All public officials shall, upon request, furnish the commission with all information and assistance necessary or appropriate for its work. Acts 1979, ch. 402, § 7; T.C.A., § 5-127; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
(a) Whenever any charter commission is established, it shall be the duty of the legislative body of the county to appropriate sufficient funds to defray the expenses of such commission, which appropriation shall be not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Such funds shall be disbursed by the county mayor or other fiscal officer of the county upon vouchers or warrants signed by the chair and the secretary of such commission.
(b) All public officials shall, upon request, furnish the commission with all information and assistance necessary or appropriate for its work.
Acts 1979, ch. 402, § 7; T.C.A., § 5-127; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-5-121 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-5-121
Powers and duties - Control of public buildings
Status: in_force

The county legislative bodies have power to erect or control, and dispose of public county buildings, as provided in chapter 7 of this title. Code 1858, § 4214; Shan., § 6044; Code 1932, § 10241; Acts 1978, ch. 934, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-523.
The county legislative bodies have power to erect or control, and dispose of public county buildings, as provided in chapter 7 of this title.
Code 1858, § 4214; Shan., § 6044; Code 1932, § 10241; Acts 1978, ch. 934, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-523.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-1-106 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 5-1-106
Suits for use of counties
Status: in_force

Suits for the use and benefit of any county in this state against any delinquent officer or such officer's sureties, for moneys or funds due such county, shall be brought in the name of the state of Tennessee, for the use of the county for the benefit of which such suit may be brought. Acts 1875, ch. 27, § 1; Shan., § 495; Code 1932, § 741; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-106.
Suits for the use and benefit of any county in this state against any delinquent officer or such officer's sureties, for moneys or funds due such county, shall be brought in the name of the state of Tennessee, for the use of the county for the benefit of which such suit may be brought.
Acts 1875, ch. 27, § 1; Shan., § 495; Code 1932, § 741; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-106.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-1-213 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 5-1-213
Chartered counties - Privilege taxes
Status: in_force

Each county government created and established pursuant to this part shall be authorized and empowered to levy within its area any and every privilege tax that a county is now authorized to levy or may hereafter be authorized to levy. Acts 1979, ch. 402, § 13; T.C.A., § 5-133.
Each county government created and established pursuant to this part shall be authorized and empowered to levy within its area any and every privilege tax that a county is now authorized to levy or may hereafter be authorized to levy.
Acts 1979, ch. 402, § 13; T.C.A., § 5-133.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-2-115 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 5-2-115
Location of boundaries - Assessment of property - Effects of county boundary changes - Notification
Status: in_force

(a) In circumstances where property is claimed to be located within the boundaries of two (2) adjoining counties and the property has been assessed for property taxation by both counties, the location of county boundaries shall be determined by the state board of equalization. (b) If the state board determines that the entire property lies within either of the respective counties, it shall declare the assessment made by the other county void. (c) Upon a determination by the state board that the property is partially located within the boundaries of both counties, it shall determine the number of acres or amount of property lying within each of the respective counties and determine the pro rata value of the property lying within each of the counties and assess the same pursuant to § 67-5-505 . (d) When property has been assessed in one county for five (5) years or more, the state board shall not have authority to rule that such property shall be located in a different county, but the board shall have authority to redress double assessment in these circumstances by voiding the later assessment to the extent it represents an assessment by both counties. Acts 1972, ch. 622, § 2; 1975, ch. 156, § 1; T.C.A., § 5-215; Acts 2000, ch. 622, §1; 2010 , ch. 739, § 1.
(a) In circumstances where property is claimed to be located within the boundaries of two (2) adjoining counties and the property has been assessed for property taxation by both counties, the location of county boundaries shall be determined by the state board of equalization.
(b) If the state board determines that the entire property lies within either of the respective counties, it shall declare the assessment made by the other county void.
(c) Upon a determination by the state board that the property is partially located within the boundaries of both counties, it shall determine the number of acres or amount of property lying within each of the respective counties and determine the pro rata value of the property lying within each of the counties and assess the same pursuant to § 67-5-505 .
(d) When property has been assessed in one county for five (5) years or more, the state board shall not have authority to rule that such property shall be located in a different county, but the board shall have authority to redress double assessment in these circumstances by voiding the later assessment to the extent it represents an assessment by both counties.
Acts 1972, ch. 622, § 2; 1975, ch. 156, § 1; T.C.A., § 5-215; Acts 2000, ch. 622, §1; 2010 , ch. 739, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-9-403 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 5-9-403
Agency budgets - Form
Status: in_force

In all cases in which the form of the budget is not otherwise provided for by law, the comptroller of the treasury is authorized to prescribe the form, including certain standard accounts and classifications for the various operating departments of the several counties, and when so prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury, the budget shall be presented as required in § 5-9-402 in the form prescribed, including the accounts and classifications prescribed for a given county. Acts 1959, ch. 190, § 3; 1961, ch. 299, § 1; T.C.A., § 5-926.
In all cases in which the form of the budget is not otherwise provided for by law, the comptroller of the treasury is authorized to prescribe the form, including certain standard accounts and classifications for the various operating departments of the several counties, and when so prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury, the budget shall be presented as required in § 5-9-402 in the form prescribed, including the accounts and classifications prescribed for a given county.
Acts 1959, ch. 190, § 3; 1961, ch. 299, § 1; T.C.A., § 5-926.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-1-121 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 5-1-121
Enforcement of county rules
Status: in_force

Counties, by resolution of their respective legislative bodies, may establish a monetary penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation of a rule or regulation that the county legislative body is authorized to adopt. Acts 1995, ch. 264, § 1.
Counties, by resolution of their respective legislative bodies, may establish a monetary penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation of a rule or regulation that the county legislative body is authorized to adopt.
Acts 1995, ch. 264, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-3-118 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 5-3-118
Debt reorganization - Terms of bond sale or exchange
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body may sell any or all of the bonds authorized under §§ 5-3-113 - 5-3-121 in such manner and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interests of the unit, but no such sale shall be made at a price so low as to require the payment of interest on the money received therefor at more than six percent (6%) per annum, computed with relation to the absolute maturity or the average maturity of the bonds, in accordance with standard tables of bond values. (b) Any or all of the bonds authorized under §§ 5-3-113 - 5-3-121 may be exchanged for the bonds to be refunded thereby, or the evidences of indebtedness to be funded thereby, including bonds not matured or redeemable, if the holders thereof be willing to surrender the same for retirement. Acts 1939, ch. 225, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 136.14 (Williams, §136.16); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-318.
(a) The governing body may sell any or all of the bonds authorized under §§ 5-3-113 - 5-3-121 in such manner and for such price as it may determine to be for the best interests of the unit, but no such sale shall be made at a price so low as to require the payment of interest on the money received therefor at more than six percent (6%) per annum, computed with relation to the absolute maturity or the average maturity of the bonds, in accordance with standard tables of bond values.
(b) Any or all of the bonds authorized under §§ 5-3-113 - 5-3-121 may be exchanged for the bonds to be refunded thereby, or the evidences of indebtedness to be funded thereby, including bonds not matured or redeemable, if the holders thereof be willing to surrender the same for retirement.
Acts 1939, ch. 225, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 136.14 (Williams, §136.16); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-318.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-5-127 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-5-127
Powers and duties - Alcoholic beverages in parks, etc
Status: in_force

(a) A county may by resolution of its county legislative body prohibit or restrict the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or beer in public parks or recreation areas that are not within the corporate boundaries of a municipality. Such areas shall be prominently posted by the county in order to give the public reasonable notice. (b) A violation of such a resolution shall upon conviction be a Class A misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00). Acts 1984, ch. 976, § 1.
(a) A county may by resolution of its county legislative body prohibit or restrict the consumption of any alcoholic beverage or beer in public parks or recreation areas that are not within the corporate boundaries of a municipality. Such areas shall be prominently posted by the county in order to give the public reasonable notice.
(b) A violation of such a resolution shall upon conviction be a Class A misdemeanor and be punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
Acts 1984, ch. 976, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-6-110 — TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 6 / Section 5-6-110
Powers and duties - Duties as financial officer
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the county mayor to: (1) Draw the county mayor's warrant on the county trustee for the payment of any judgment recovered against, or debt due from, the county; (2) Reduce to writing the testimony of any witness examined by the county mayor touching any settlement, and file the same therewith; (3) Minutely examine and settle the accounts of county officers, referring to the records, documents, dockets and papers in the offices to verify each item; (4) Report to the county legislative body the settlements, under oath that the county mayor believes that the report contains a true schedule of the revenue collected by each officer, and that the county mayor is bound by law to pay to the county trustee; (5) Make duplicates of the settlements with the clerks of the circuit, chancery and appellate courts, and deliver one (1) of the duplicates to the county clerk, and file the others in each of the clerk's offices. Code 1858, § 525; Acts 1879, ch. 162, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1907, ch. 602, § 45; Shan., § 669; Code 1932, § 1065; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 51; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; Acts 1978, ch. 934, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-610; Acts 1998, ch. 1080, § 10; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
It is the duty of the county mayor to:
(1) Draw the county mayor's warrant on the county trustee for the payment of any judgment recovered against, or debt due from, the county;
(2) Reduce to writing the testimony of any witness examined by the county mayor touching any settlement, and file the same therewith;
(3) Minutely examine and settle the accounts of county officers, referring to the records, documents, dockets and papers in the offices to verify each item;
(4) Report to the county legislative body the settlements, under oath that the county mayor believes that the report contains a true schedule of the revenue collected by each officer, and that the county mayor is bound by law to pay to the county trustee;
(5) Make duplicates of the settlements with the clerks of the circuit, chancery and appellate courts, and deliver one (1) of the duplicates to the county clerk, and file the others in each of the clerk's offices.
Code 1858, § 525; Acts 1879, ch. 162, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1907, ch. 602, § 45; Shan., § 669; Code 1932, § 1065; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 51; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 14; Acts 1978, ch. 934, § 21; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-610; Acts 1998, ch. 1080, § 10; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.