Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-608 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-608
Effect of prior election of option under superseded system
Status: in_force

If a member of a superseded system has made an effective election of an option under such superseded system, the election shall be effective under this retirement system as of the date of establishment; provided, that the member is then eligible for service retirement or early service retirement. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3917(b).
If a member of a superseded system has made an effective election of an option under such superseded system, the election shall be effective under this retirement system as of the date of establishment; provided, that the member is then eligible for service retirement or early service retirement.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3917(b).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-108
Duties generally
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller of the treasury shall perform all such services as may be required of the comptroller of the treasury by law or by resolution of the general assembly. The comptroller is authorized to provide such services to a county or other local government as may be requested by that entity and determined by the comptroller to be appropriate, and to charge that entity an administrative fee with respect thereto. (b) This section shall not be construed either to extend or limit the authority of the division of property assessments with respect to taxpayer audits and reviews to the extent such authority exists under present law. Code 1858, § 207 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, §§ 4, 6-11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19; 1835-1836, ch. 27, § 8; 1839-1840, ch. 160, §§ 2-9; 1841-1842, ch. 93; 1843-1844, ch. 69, § 1; 1843-1844, ch. 103, § 4; 1843-1844, ch. 136, § 2); Acts 1873, ch. 2, § 1; 1883, ch. 132, § 3; 1891 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 17, §§ 1, 2; 1899, ch. 395, § 1; 1907, ch. 541, § 5; 1907, ch. 602, § 77; Shan., § 257; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 109; mod. Code 1932, § 201; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29, 50, 51, 73; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 201; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-407; T.C.A., § 8-408; Acts 2001, ch. 63, § 1.
(a) The comptroller of the treasury shall perform all such services as may be required of the comptroller of the treasury by law or by resolution of the general assembly. The comptroller is authorized to provide such services to a county or other local government as may be requested by that entity and determined by the comptroller to be appropriate, and to charge that entity an administrative fee with respect thereto.
(b) This section shall not be construed either to extend or limit the authority of the division of property assessments with respect to taxpayer audits and reviews to the extent such authority exists under present law.
Code 1858, § 207 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, §§ 4, 6-11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19; 1835-1836, ch. 27, § 8; 1839-1840, ch. 160, §§ 2-9; 1841-1842, ch. 93; 1843-1844, ch. 69, § 1; 1843-1844, ch. 103, § 4; 1843-1844, ch. 136, § 2); Acts 1873, ch. 2, § 1; 1883, ch. 132, § 3; 1891 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 17, §§ 1, 2; 1899, ch. 395, § 1; 1907, ch. 541, § 5; 1907, ch. 602, § 77; Shan., § 257; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 109; mod. Code 1932, § 201; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29, 50, 51, 73; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 201; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-407; T.C.A., § 8-408; Acts 2001, ch. 63, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-114 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-114
Satisfaction of claims of employer against retired beneficiary by deduction from monthly benefit
Status: in_force

If any member found to owe funds to an employer participating in the retirement system, within the meaning of § 8-36-113 , elects to retire, the member's debt to the employer may be satisfied from the member's monthly benefit. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 421, s 7, eff. 5/8/2015. Acts 1979, ch. 320, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3944.
If any member found to owe funds to an employer participating in the retirement system, within the meaning of § 8-36-113 , elects to retire, the member's debt to the employer may be satisfied from the member's monthly benefit.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 421, s 7, eff. 5/8/2015.
Acts 1979, ch. 320, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3944.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-211 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-211
Return of accumulated contributions to terminated CETA employees
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in § 8-37-210 , § 8-37-212 , or chapter 35, part 1 of this title, in cases where employer contributions have been refunded on behalf of CETA employees, the employee contributions will be refunded to the member. Acts 1978, ch. 741, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2).
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in § 8-37-210 , § 8-37-212 , or chapter 35, part 1 of this title, in cases where employer contributions have been refunded on behalf of CETA employees, the employee contributions will be refunded to the member.
Acts 1978, ch. 741, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-105
Rules have force and effect of law
Status: in_force

Rules adopted under this chapter shall have the force and effect of law, and may include any provision relating to state employment consistent with the laws of this state, which may be necessary or appropriate to give effect to the provisions and purposes of this chapter. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 6.
Rules adopted under this chapter shall have the force and effect of law, and may include any provision relating to state employment consistent with the laws of this state, which may be necessary or appropriate to give effect to the provisions and purposes of this chapter.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-207 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-207
Option to exclude or include cost-of-living benefits in retirement plan
Status: in_force

(a) Any political subdivision which elects to authorize all its employees to become members of the retirement system after June 30, 1978, shall have the option to exclude from their retirement benefit plan cost-of-living benefits as provided by § 8-36-701 on account of retired employees of the employer. (b) It is further provided that the chief legislative body of any political subdivision employer may elect at a later date to provide cost-of-living benefits in accordance with § 8-36-701 by legally adopting a resolution for an actuarial study and thereafter by legally adopting a resolution approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the governing body to accept the associated liability and costs to provide such benefits. This increase in benefits will become effective the following July 1 after the adoption of the resolution. No retroactive benefits are to be paid under this subsection (b). Acts 1978, ch. 741, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3934(4)(b); Acts 1986, ch. 553, § 8.
(a) Any political subdivision which elects to authorize all its employees to become members of the retirement system after June 30, 1978, shall have the option to exclude from their retirement benefit plan cost-of-living benefits as provided by § 8-36-701 on account of retired employees of the employer.
(b) It is further provided that the chief legislative body of any political subdivision employer may elect at a later date to provide cost-of-living benefits in accordance with § 8-36-701 by legally adopting a resolution for an actuarial study and thereafter by legally adopting a resolution approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the governing body to accept the associated liability and costs to provide such benefits. This increase in benefits will become effective the following July 1 after the adoption of the resolution. No retroactive benefits are to be paid under this subsection (b).
Acts 1978, ch. 741, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3934(4)(b); Acts 1986, ch. 553, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-112
Report of tests
Status: in_force

A report of the variation test described in § 8-12-111 shall be made by the county surveyor to the county legislative body, and the report shall be recorded on the minutes of the legislative body. Acts 1871, ch. 120, §§ 3, 4; Shan., § 544; Code 1932, § 796; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1212.
A report of the variation test described in § 8-12-111 shall be made by the county surveyor to the county legislative body, and the report shall be recorded on the minutes of the legislative body.
Acts 1871, ch. 120, §§ 3, 4; Shan., § 544; Code 1932, § 796; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1212.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-502 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-502
Qualifications of actuary
Status: in_force

As used in chapters 34-37 of this title, "actuary" means: (1) A member of the American Academy of Actuaries; (2) An individual who has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the commissioner of commerce and insurance that such person has the educational background necessary for the practice of actuarial science and has had at least seven (7) years of actuarial experience; or (3) A firm, partnership or corporation, of which one (1) or more members or employees meets the requirements of subdivision (1) or (2). Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3928.
As used in chapters 34-37 of this title, "actuary" means:
(1) A member of the American Academy of Actuaries;
(2) An individual who has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the commissioner of commerce and insurance that such person has the educational background necessary for the practice of actuarial science and has had at least seven (7) years of actuarial experience; or
(3) A firm, partnership or corporation, of which one (1) or more members or employees meets the requirements of subdivision (1) or (2).
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3928.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-26-109 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 26 / Section 8-26-109
Form and contents of expense accounts generally - Vouchers
Status: in_force

Every state and county officer, who is authorized by law to incur official expenses which are to be paid by the state or any county or out of any public funds of any character, is directed and required to make out accurate, itemized statements of such expenses, showing the date and amount of each separate item, and the purpose for which it was expended. The correctness of such expense account and the fact that it was actually incurred in the performance of official duty must be sworn to by such official before some officer qualified to administer oaths. In every instance where it is practicable to obtain a voucher representing the expense incurred, except for railway or pullman fare, such official shall obtain a voucher and attach same to the expense account. Such vouchers shall be numbered and referred to by number. Acts 1911, ch. 65, § 1; Shan., § 6359a2; Code 1932, § 10662; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2512.
Every state and county officer, who is authorized by law to incur official expenses which are to be paid by the state or any county or out of any public funds of any character, is directed and required to make out accurate, itemized statements of such expenses, showing the date and amount of each separate item, and the purpose for which it was expended. The correctness of such expense account and the fact that it was actually incurred in the performance of official duty must be sworn to by such official before some officer qualified to administer oaths. In every instance where it is practicable to obtain a voucher representing the expense incurred, except for railway or pullman fare, such official shall obtain a voucher and attach same to the expense account. Such vouchers shall be numbered and referred to by number.
Acts 1911, ch. 65, § 1; Shan., § 6359a2; Code 1932, § 10662; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2512.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-26-116 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 26 / Section 8-26-116
Claims for official travel expenses of state employees and members of boards and commissions
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, claims for official travel expenses of state employees and members of boards and commissions shall be subject to the uniform travel rules and regulations issued by the commissioner of finance and administration pursuant to § 4-3-1008 , except for employees and members of boards and commissions attached to the court system and the general assembly, who shall be subject to travel rules and regulations under the law applying to them and approved by the head of those departments. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 21, eff. 5/16/2013.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, claims for official travel expenses of state employees and members of boards and commissions shall be subject to the uniform travel rules and regulations issued by the commissioner of finance and administration pursuant to § 4-3-1008 , except for employees and members of boards and commissions attached to the court system and the general assembly, who shall be subject to travel rules and regulations under the law applying to them and approved by the head of those departments.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, s 21, eff. 5/16/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-15-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 15 / Section 8-15-104
Appropriation for expenses
Status: in_force

The county legislative body has the authority to appropriate funds out of the general fund of the county for the purpose of defraying the expenses of such audit. Acts 1917, ch. 67, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 582a4; Code 1932, § 836; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1504.
The county legislative body has the authority to appropriate funds out of the general fund of the county for the purpose of defraying the expenses of such audit.
Acts 1917, ch. 67, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 582a4; Code 1932, § 836; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1504.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-17-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 17 / Section 8-17-105
Adoption of models of ethical standards
Status: in_force

(a) The municipal technical advisory service (MTAS) for municipalities, the county technical assistance service (CTAS) for counties, and the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) for school districts, in order to provide guidance and direction, shall disseminate models of ethical standards for officials and employees of those entities. The models shall be filed with the commission. Any municipality, county or school district that adopts the ethical standards for officials and employees of local government or school districts promulgated by MTAS, CTAS or TSBA is not required to file the policy with the commission but shall notify the commission in writing that the policy promulgated by MTAS, CTAS or TSBA was adopted and the date the action was taken. (b) (1) In order to provide guidance and direction to water, wastewater, and gas authorities created by a private act or under the general law and to utility districts, the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD) shall prepare a model of ethical standards for officials and employees of water, wastewater, and gas authorities created by private act or under the general law and of utility districts. The model must be submitted to the Tennessee board of utility regulation for its review and approval pursuant to § 7-82-702(a)(6) . The board shall approve by order the TAUD model of ethical standards before the model is adopted by a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law or by a utility district. After the board approves the TAUD model, the TAUD model must be filed with the commission. (2) The governing body of a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law, or of a utility district, that adopts ethical standards for its officials and employees shall either adopt the TAUD model of ethical standards approved by the board or adopt ethical standards that are more stringent than the TAUD model. If a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law, or a utility district, adopts ethical standards that are different from and more stringent than the TAUD model, then the more stringent ethical standards must be submitted to the board, which shall make a finding by order that the ethical standards adopted are more stringent than the TAUD model. (3) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (4) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 25, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, §49; 2007 , ch. 405, § 3; 2008 , ch. 898, § 2.
(a) The municipal technical advisory service (MTAS) for municipalities, the county technical assistance service (CTAS) for counties, and the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) for school districts, in order to provide guidance and direction, shall disseminate models of ethical standards for officials and employees of those entities. The models shall be filed with the commission. Any municipality, county or school district that adopts the ethical standards for officials and employees of local government or school districts promulgated by MTAS, CTAS or TSBA is not required to file the policy with the commission but shall notify the commission in writing that the policy promulgated by MTAS, CTAS or TSBA was adopted and the date the action was taken.
(b) (1) In order to provide guidance and direction to water, wastewater, and gas authorities created by a private act or under the general law and to utility districts, the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD) shall prepare a model of ethical standards for officials and employees of water, wastewater, and gas authorities created by private act or under the general law and of utility districts. The model must be submitted to the Tennessee board of utility regulation for its review and approval pursuant to § 7-82-702(a)(6) . The board shall approve by order the TAUD model of ethical standards before the model is adopted by a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law or by a utility district. After the board approves the TAUD model, the TAUD model must be filed with the commission. (2) The governing body of a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law, or of a utility district, that adopts ethical standards for its officials and employees shall either adopt the TAUD model of ethical standards approved by the board or adopt ethical standards that are more stringent than the TAUD model. If a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law, or a utility district, adopts ethical standards that are different from and more stringent than the TAUD model, then the more stringent ethical standards must be submitted to the board, which shall make a finding by order that the ethical standards adopted are more stringent than the TAUD model. (3) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (4) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(1) In order to provide guidance and direction to water, wastewater, and gas authorities created by a private act or under the general law and to utility districts, the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD) shall prepare a model of ethical standards for officials and employees of water, wastewater, and gas authorities created by private act or under the general law and of utility districts. The model must be submitted to the Tennessee board of utility regulation for its review and approval pursuant to § 7-82-702(a)(6) . The board shall approve by order the TAUD model of ethical standards before the model is adopted by a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law or by a utility district. After the board approves the TAUD model, the TAUD model must be filed with the commission.
(2) The governing body of a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law, or of a utility district, that adopts ethical standards for its officials and employees shall either adopt the TAUD model of ethical standards approved by the board or adopt ethical standards that are more stringent than the TAUD model. If a water, wastewater, or gas authority created by a private act or under the general law, or a utility district, adopts ethical standards that are different from and more stringent than the TAUD model, then the more stringent ethical standards must be submitted to the board, which shall make a finding by order that the ethical standards adopted are more stringent than the TAUD model.
(3) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(4) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 25, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, §49; 2007 , ch. 405, § 3; 2008 , ch. 898, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-219 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-219
Patrol cars - Color schemes - Markings - Unmarked cars
Status: in_force

(a) White patrol cars which have a green stripe running horizontally along the upper portion of each side may be used exclusively for county sheriffs' patrol cars, and this color scheme shall not be used by any other law enforcement official or agency. When adopted for use by a county sheriff's department, the stripe design as well as other emblems and lettering shall conform to the official uniform markings adopted by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association and on file with the executive director of the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association. These uniform markings may be used exclusively for county sheriffs' patrol cars and shall not be used by any other law enforcement official or agency. (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a county sheriff's department from operating unmarked cars for undercover or other purposes. Acts 1976, ch. 557, §§ 1-3; T.C.A., § 8-835.
(a) White patrol cars which have a green stripe running horizontally along the upper portion of each side may be used exclusively for county sheriffs' patrol cars, and this color scheme shall not be used by any other law enforcement official or agency. When adopted for use by a county sheriff's department, the stripe design as well as other emblems and lettering shall conform to the official uniform markings adopted by the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association and on file with the executive director of the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association. These uniform markings may be used exclusively for county sheriffs' patrol cars and shall not be used by any other law enforcement official or agency.
(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a county sheriff's department from operating unmarked cars for undercover or other purposes.
Acts 1976, ch. 557, §§ 1-3; T.C.A., § 8-835.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-204 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-204
Reimbursement of assistant district attorneys general and criminal investigators
Status: in_force

Any person seeking reimbursement for official expenses under this part shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration, or other official with whom the commissioner's duties may be placed by law, a sworn itemized statement for the amounts necessarily expended by such person in the discharge of such official duties, as granted in this part, and upon the receipt of such verified statement, such commissioner shall issue a warrant in the reimbursement of such expenses, payable out of the state treasury. Acts 1957, ch. 184, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-711.
Any person seeking reimbursement for official expenses under this part shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration, or other official with whom the commissioner's duties may be placed by law, a sworn itemized statement for the amounts necessarily expended by such person in the discharge of such official duties, as granted in this part, and upon the receipt of such verified statement, such commissioner shall issue a warrant in the reimbursement of such expenses, payable out of the state treasury.
Acts 1957, ch. 184, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-711.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-110
Service in the general assembly
Status: in_force

Any member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, or prior class member who is now, or becomes a member of the general assembly, shall have the option of participating in the retirement system as a member of the general assembly or continuing membership in the system of which such person is currently a member. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 3; 1973, ch. 347, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-3903(7); Acts 1981, ch. 508, § 5.
Any member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, or prior class member who is now, or becomes a member of the general assembly, shall have the option of participating in the retirement system as a member of the general assembly or continuing membership in the system of which such person is currently a member.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 3; 1973, ch. 347, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-3903(7); Acts 1981, ch. 508, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-818 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-818
Reemployment without suspension of benefits
Status: in_force

Any retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or of any superseded system administered by the state of Tennessee may accept employment in a position covered under § 8-35-226(a) without loss or suspension of retirement benefits; provided, that: (1) Such retirement benefits are based on service and salary rendered in a position other than a position covered under § 8-35-226(a) ; and (2) The retired member shall not be eligible to accrue additional retirement benefits as a result of such employment. Acts 1991, ch. 40, § 1; 1993, ch. 67, § 30; 2004, ch. 631, § 12.
Any retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or of any superseded system administered by the state of Tennessee may accept employment in a position covered under § 8-35-226(a) without loss or suspension of retirement benefits; provided, that:
(1) Such retirement benefits are based on service and salary rendered in a position other than a position covered under § 8-35-226(a) ; and
(2) The retired member shall not be eligible to accrue additional retirement benefits as a result of such employment.
Acts 1991, ch. 40, § 1; 1993, ch. 67, § 30; 2004, ch. 631, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-924 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-924
Establishment of retirement credit for previous service
Status: in_force

(a) Any participant who previously served as a state employee or teacher whose membership in the retirement system was optional, but who elected not to participate, may establish retirement credit in the hybrid plan for the previous service pursuant to § 8-36-905 . (b) Any political subdivision employee participant who previously served in a position having optional membership in the retirement system, but who elected not to participate, may be eligible to establish retirement credit in the hybrid plan for the previous service pursuant to § 8-36-905 if the following conditions are met: (1) The political subdivision is a participating employer in the hybrid plan and the prior service was rendered to that political subdivision; (2) The chief legislative body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the prior service, and accepting responsibility for the costs of the study; and (3) Following receipt of the actuarial study, the chief legislative body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing the prior service and accepting the liability for the credit. (c) To establish credit under this section, a member must have at least one (1) year of current membership service or previous service established pursuant to chapter 35, part 2 of this title and must establish credit for all back service before such service is creditable, except as otherwise provided in chapters 34-37 of this title. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 43, eff. 4/27/2016.
(a) Any participant who previously served as a state employee or teacher whose membership in the retirement system was optional, but who elected not to participate, may establish retirement credit in the hybrid plan for the previous service pursuant to § 8-36-905 .
(b) Any political subdivision employee participant who previously served in a position having optional membership in the retirement system, but who elected not to participate, may be eligible to establish retirement credit in the hybrid plan for the previous service pursuant to § 8-36-905 if the following conditions are met: (1) The political subdivision is a participating employer in the hybrid plan and the prior service was rendered to that political subdivision; (2) The chief legislative body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the prior service, and accepting responsibility for the costs of the study; and (3) Following receipt of the actuarial study, the chief legislative body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing the prior service and accepting the liability for the credit.
(1) The political subdivision is a participating employer in the hybrid plan and the prior service was rendered to that political subdivision;
(2) The chief legislative body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing an actuarial study to determine the liability associated with the prior service, and accepting responsibility for the costs of the study; and
(3) Following receipt of the actuarial study, the chief legislative body of the political subdivision passes a resolution authorizing the prior service and accepting the liability for the credit.
(c) To establish credit under this section, a member must have at least one (1) year of current membership service or previous service established pursuant to chapter 35, part 2 of this title and must establish credit for all back service before such service is creditable, except as otherwise provided in chapters 34-37 of this title.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 43, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-602 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-602
Division of fees pending collection or disbursement
Status: in_force

In all chancery cases, where outgoing clerks and masters have sold property under decree of court and have not collected the funds arising from the sale, or the sale has been made and the funds collected but not disbursed, and the duty shall devolve upon the incoming clerks and masters of collecting and disbursing the funds, or of disbursing the funds collected by the outgoing clerks and masters and not disbursed, it shall be the duty of the chancellor to make an equitable division of the commissions. Acts 1893, ch. 4, § 1; Shan., § 6390; Code 1932, § 10694; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2125.
In all chancery cases, where outgoing clerks and masters have sold property under decree of court and have not collected the funds arising from the sale, or the sale has been made and the funds collected but not disbursed, and the duty shall devolve upon the incoming clerks and masters of collecting and disbursing the funds, or of disbursing the funds collected by the outgoing clerks and masters and not disbursed, it shall be the duty of the chancellor to make an equitable division of the commissions.
Acts 1893, ch. 4, § 1; Shan., § 6390; Code 1932, § 10694; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2125.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-504 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-504
Filing of amended disclosure statement
Status: in_force

As long as any person required by this part to file a disclosure statement retains office or employment, such person shall file an amended statement with the Tennessee ethics commission or notify the Tennessee ethics commission in writing that such person has had no change of condition which requires an amended statement, not later than January 31 of each and every year, except that a delegate to a constitutional convention shall submit an amended statement with the Tennessee ethics commission or notify the Tennessee ethics commission, in writing, that such person has had no change of condition, not later than fifteen (15) days after the date provided in the call for the convening of the constitutional convention. If January 31 falls on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday, § 1-3-102 shall apply. Acts 1972, ch. 843, § 4; 1977, ch. 185, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-4128; Acts 1989, ch. 585, § 28; 1992, ch. 671, § 1; 1999, ch. 121, § 2; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 36.
As long as any person required by this part to file a disclosure statement retains office or employment, such person shall file an amended statement with the Tennessee ethics commission or notify the Tennessee ethics commission in writing that such person has had no change of condition which requires an amended statement, not later than January 31 of each and every year, except that a delegate to a constitutional convention shall submit an amended statement with the Tennessee ethics commission or notify the Tennessee ethics commission, in writing, that such person has had no change of condition, not later than fifteen (15) days after the date provided in the call for the convening of the constitutional convention. If January 31 falls on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday, § 1-3-102 shall apply.
Acts 1972, ch. 843, § 4; 1977, ch. 185, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-4128; Acts 1989, ch. 585, § 28; 1992, ch. 671, § 1; 1999, ch. 121, § 2; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 36.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-401 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-401
Authority to give oaths and require testimony
Status: in_force

The attorney general and reporter, in performing the duties of such office where the state is a party litigant, or there is reasonable cause to indicate it will be a party litigant, is hereby empowered to require any person to testify under oath as to any matter which is a proper subject of inquiry by the attorney general and reporter. The attorney general and reporter, or a designee, is authorized to administer all necessary oaths. Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-630.
The attorney general and reporter, in performing the duties of such office where the state is a party litigant, or there is reasonable cause to indicate it will be a party litigant, is hereby empowered to require any person to testify under oath as to any matter which is a proper subject of inquiry by the attorney general and reporter. The attorney general and reporter, or a designee, is authorized to administer all necessary oaths.
Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-630.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-117 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-117
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 11, eff. 4/16/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 6 (Williams, § 1034.69); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3817; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 12.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 11, eff. 4/16/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 6 (Williams, § 1034.69); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3817; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-210 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-210
Reserves required as prerequisite to payment of benefits
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding anything in this part to the contrary, the retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of any retirement allowances or other benefits on account of the employees or beneficiaries of any employer participating under this part for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by such employer or its employees for such benefits. (b) Benefits payable on behalf of political subdivisions participating under this part shall not be paid if assets credited to that political subdivision are not equal to or greater than their benefit obligation for that month. Retroactive benefits shall be paid upon accumulation of sufficient assets. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; T.C.A., § 8-3934(5); Acts 1983, ch. 342, § 23.
(a) Notwithstanding anything in this part to the contrary, the retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of any retirement allowances or other benefits on account of the employees or beneficiaries of any employer participating under this part for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by such employer or its employees for such benefits.
(b) Benefits payable on behalf of political subdivisions participating under this part shall not be paid if assets credited to that political subdivision are not equal to or greater than their benefit obligation for that month. Retroactive benefits shall be paid upon accumulation of sufficient assets.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; T.C.A., § 8-3934(5); Acts 1983, ch. 342, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-716 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-716
State judge membership transfer into Group 4
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any state judge, as defined in § 8-34-101 , who, prior to September 1, 1990, participated in Group 1 or 3 classifications of the retirement system, may elect, in the manner prescribed by the retirement system, to transfer membership to Group 4 of the retirement system from and after September 1, 1990. The election to transfer membership shall become effective on the date of election. (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any attorney general and reporter who meets the requirements of § 8-34-623(b) may elect in the manner prescribed by the retirement system, to transfer membership to Group 4 of the retirement system, from and after July 1, 2005. The election to transfer membership shall become effective on the date of election. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, Secs.s 22, s 23 eff. 4/27/2016. Acts 1986, ch. 554, § 6; 2005, ch. 498, § 5.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any state judge, as defined in § 8-34-101 , who, prior to September 1, 1990, participated in Group 1 or 3 classifications of the retirement system, may elect, in the manner prescribed by the retirement system, to transfer membership to Group 4 of the retirement system from and after September 1, 1990. The election to transfer membership shall become effective on the date of election.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any attorney general and reporter who meets the requirements of § 8-34-623(b) may elect in the manner prescribed by the retirement system, to transfer membership to Group 4 of the retirement system, from and after July 1, 2005. The election to transfer membership shall become effective on the date of election.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, Secs.s 22, s 23 eff. 4/27/2016.
Acts 1986, ch. 554, § 6; 2005, ch. 498, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-115 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-115
Correction of errors in benefit payments
Status: in_force

Should any change or errors in records result in any member or beneficiary receiving from the retirement system more or less than such member or beneficiary would have been entitled to receive had the records been correct, then on discovery of any such error the board shall correct the same and shall adjust the payments in such a manner that the benefits to which such member or beneficiary was correctly entitled shall be paid. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 16; 1979, ch. 320, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-3946.
Should any change or errors in records result in any member or beneficiary receiving from the retirement system more or less than such member or beneficiary would have been entitled to receive had the records been correct, then on discovery of any such error the board shall correct the same and shall adjust the payments in such a manner that the benefits to which such member or beneficiary was correctly entitled shall be paid.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 16; 1979, ch. 320, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-3946.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-109 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-109
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

(a) Any medical records submitted to, or compiled by, any person or entity providing deferred compensation plan services pursuant to this part are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as follows: (1) To the extent that the employee or the employee's legal representative consents to disclosure; (2) To the extent of performing duties hereunder, to employees of persons or entities providing the plan services; (3) In compliance with a subpoena or a court order; (4) To other governmental agencies; provided, that such agencies maintain the same level of confidentiality as that required hereunder; (5) To the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designees for the purpose of audit; or (6) In any administrative proceeding or court action between the employee or the employee's legal representative and a person or entity providing plan services hereunder. (b) Nothing contained herein applies to statistical medical information if such information is not identified with a particular employee. Further, nothing contained herein applies to records concerning the identity of employees receiving or applying for benefits, to the amount of benefits to which a particular employee is or may be entitled to receive, nor to any other nonmedical related information unless such information is made confidential by other statute of this state. Acts 1993, ch. 67, § 1.
(a) Any medical records submitted to, or compiled by, any person or entity providing deferred compensation plan services pursuant to this part are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as follows: (1) To the extent that the employee or the employee's legal representative consents to disclosure; (2) To the extent of performing duties hereunder, to employees of persons or entities providing the plan services; (3) In compliance with a subpoena or a court order; (4) To other governmental agencies; provided, that such agencies maintain the same level of confidentiality as that required hereunder; (5) To the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designees for the purpose of audit; or (6) In any administrative proceeding or court action between the employee or the employee's legal representative and a person or entity providing plan services hereunder.
(1) To the extent that the employee or the employee's legal representative consents to disclosure;
(2) To the extent of performing duties hereunder, to employees of persons or entities providing the plan services;
(3) In compliance with a subpoena or a court order;
(4) To other governmental agencies; provided, that such agencies maintain the same level of confidentiality as that required hereunder;
(5) To the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designees for the purpose of audit; or
(6) In any administrative proceeding or court action between the employee or the employee's legal representative and a person or entity providing plan services hereunder.
(b) Nothing contained herein applies to statistical medical information if such information is not identified with a particular employee. Further, nothing contained herein applies to records concerning the identity of employees receiving or applying for benefits, to the amount of benefits to which a particular employee is or may be entitled to receive, nor to any other nonmedical related information unless such information is made confidential by other statute of this state.
Acts 1993, ch. 67, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-323 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-323
Establishment of administrative committee and investment committee of the board - Purposes - Chair - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) There is established an administrative committee and an investment committee of the board whose membership shall be comprised of members of the board as appointed by the state treasurer. The primary purpose of the administrative committee shall be to assist the board in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to political subdivisions petitioning for participation in the retirement system, the review and consideration of the actuarial and experience study results, and such other duties as may be prescribed by the chair of the board. The primary purpose of the investment committee shall be to assist the board in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to the investments of retirement system assets. The state treasurer may also establish and appoint such other committees of the board as the chair of the board deems necessary to assist the board in the performance of its duties. (b) The state treasurer shall serve as chair of the investment committee, and the director of the division of retirement shall serve as chair of the administrative committee. The chair of any other committees created pursuant to this section shall be determined by the chair of the board. (c) Each committee shall meet at such times as deemed necessary by the chair of the respective committee in order to perform its responsibilities under this section, and shall keep a record of all its proceedings, which shall be open to public inspection. A report of any recommended action taken by a committee shall be presented to the full board at the board's next regular meeting following the recommended action taken by the committee. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,s 6, eff. 4/10/2014.
(a) There is established an administrative committee and an investment committee of the board whose membership shall be comprised of members of the board as appointed by the state treasurer. The primary purpose of the administrative committee shall be to assist the board in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to political subdivisions petitioning for participation in the retirement system, the review and consideration of the actuarial and experience study results, and such other duties as may be prescribed by the chair of the board. The primary purpose of the investment committee shall be to assist the board in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to the investments of retirement system assets. The state treasurer may also establish and appoint such other committees of the board as the chair of the board deems necessary to assist the board in the performance of its duties.
(b) The state treasurer shall serve as chair of the investment committee, and the director of the division of retirement shall serve as chair of the administrative committee. The chair of any other committees created pursuant to this section shall be determined by the chair of the board.
(c) Each committee shall meet at such times as deemed necessary by the chair of the respective committee in order to perform its responsibilities under this section, and shall keep a record of all its proceedings, which shall be open to public inspection. A report of any recommended action taken by a committee shall be presented to the full board at the board's next regular meeting following the recommended action taken by the committee.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,s 6, eff. 4/10/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-602 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-602
Civil service status of correctional officers employed as of March 22, 1993
Status: in_force

Each correctional officer employed by the sheriff's office on March 22, 1993, who has served for a period of not less than six (6) months, shall be retained without preliminary or performance tests, but shall be subject in all other respects to the civil service system. Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 2.
Each correctional officer employed by the sheriff's office on March 22, 1993, who has served for a period of not less than six (6) months, shall be retained without preliminary or performance tests, but shall be subject in all other respects to the civil service system.
Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-108
Political subdivisions - Terms of plans - Exclusions
Status: in_force

(a) Each political subdivision of the state is hereby authorized to submit for approval by the state agency a plan for extending the benefits of Title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 401 et seq.), in conformity with applicable provisions of such act, to employees of such political subdivision. (b) Each such plan and any amendment thereof shall be approved by the state agency if it finds that such plan, or such plan as amended, is in conformity with such requirements as are provided in regulations of the state agency, except no such plan shall be approved unless it: (1) Is in conformity with the requirements of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq.), and with the agreement entered into under § 8-38-103 ; (2) Provides that all services which constitute employment as defined in § 8-38-101 are performed in the employ of the political subdivision by employees thereof shall be covered by the plan, except that it may exclude services performed by individuals to whom § 218(c)(3)(B) or § 218(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 418(c)(3)(B) and (d) ), respectively, is applicable; (3) Specifies the source or sources from which the funds necessary to make the payments required by §§ 8-38-111 and [former] 8-38-114 [repealed] are expected to be derived and contains reasonable assurance that such sources will be adequate for such purpose. Such reasonable assurance shall include a requirement that political subdivisions with no general taxing authority supply a form of financial guarantee within the guidelines established by the state agency; (4) Provides for such methods of administration of the plan by the political subdivision as are found by the state agency to be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the plan; (5) Provides that the political subdivision will make such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the state agency may from time to time require, and comply with such provisions as the state agency or the commissioner of social security may from time to time find necessary to ensure the correctness and verification of such reports; and (6) Authorizes the state agency to terminate the plan in its entirety in the discretion of the state agency, if it finds that there has been a failure to comply substantially with any provision contained in such plan, such termination to take effect at the expiration of such notice and on such conditions as may be provided by regulation of the state agency and may be consistent with the Social Security Act. No plan may be terminated, either in its entirety or with respect to any coverage group, on or after the effective date of the Social Security Amendments of 1983. In instances where a political subdivision is legally dissolved or ceases to exist, the state agency shall submit a notice to the social security administration with evidence of dissolution. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 42, eff. 4/10/2014. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); 1957, ch. 88, § 5; 1957, ch. 373, § 30; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3808; Acts 1980, ch. 774, §2; 1981, ch. 20, § 1; 1985, ch. 66, § 5; 1996, ch. 616, § 3.
(a) Each political subdivision of the state is hereby authorized to submit for approval by the state agency a plan for extending the benefits of Title II of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 401 et seq.), in conformity with applicable provisions of such act, to employees of such political subdivision.
(b) Each such plan and any amendment thereof shall be approved by the state agency if it finds that such plan, or such plan as amended, is in conformity with such requirements as are provided in regulations of the state agency, except no such plan shall be approved unless it: (1) Is in conformity with the requirements of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq.), and with the agreement entered into under § 8-38-103 ; (2) Provides that all services which constitute employment as defined in § 8-38-101 are performed in the employ of the political subdivision by employees thereof shall be covered by the plan, except that it may exclude services performed by individuals to whom § 218(c)(3)(B) or § 218(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 418(c)(3)(B) and (d) ), respectively, is applicable; (3) Specifies the source or sources from which the funds necessary to make the payments required by §§ 8-38-111 and [former] 8-38-114 [repealed] are expected to be derived and contains reasonable assurance that such sources will be adequate for such purpose. Such reasonable assurance shall include a requirement that political subdivisions with no general taxing authority supply a form of financial guarantee within the guidelines established by the state agency; (4) Provides for such methods of administration of the plan by the political subdivision as are found by the state agency to be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the plan; (5) Provides that the political subdivision will make such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the state agency may from time to time require, and comply with such provisions as the state agency or the commissioner of social security may from time to time find necessary to ensure the correctness and verification of such reports; and (6) Authorizes the state agency to terminate the plan in its entirety in the discretion of the state agency, if it finds that there has been a failure to comply substantially with any provision contained in such plan, such termination to take effect at the expiration of such notice and on such conditions as may be provided by regulation of the state agency and may be consistent with the Social Security Act. No plan may be terminated, either in its entirety or with respect to any coverage group, on or after the effective date of the Social Security Amendments of 1983. In instances where a political subdivision is legally dissolved or ceases to exist, the state agency shall submit a notice to the social security administration with evidence of dissolution.
(1) Is in conformity with the requirements of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq.), and with the agreement entered into under § 8-38-103 ;
(2) Provides that all services which constitute employment as defined in § 8-38-101 are performed in the employ of the political subdivision by employees thereof shall be covered by the plan, except that it may exclude services performed by individuals to whom § 218(c)(3)(B) or § 218(d) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 418(c)(3)(B) and (d) ), respectively, is applicable;
(3) Specifies the source or sources from which the funds necessary to make the payments required by §§ 8-38-111 and [former] 8-38-114 [repealed] are expected to be derived and contains reasonable assurance that such sources will be adequate for such purpose. Such reasonable assurance shall include a requirement that political subdivisions with no general taxing authority supply a form of financial guarantee within the guidelines established by the state agency;
(4) Provides for such methods of administration of the plan by the political subdivision as are found by the state agency to be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the plan;
(5) Provides that the political subdivision will make such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the state agency may from time to time require, and comply with such provisions as the state agency or the commissioner of social security may from time to time find necessary to ensure the correctness and verification of such reports; and
(6) Authorizes the state agency to terminate the plan in its entirety in the discretion of the state agency, if it finds that there has been a failure to comply substantially with any provision contained in such plan, such termination to take effect at the expiration of such notice and on such conditions as may be provided by regulation of the state agency and may be consistent with the Social Security Act. No plan may be terminated, either in its entirety or with respect to any coverage group, on or after the effective date of the Social Security Amendments of 1983. In instances where a political subdivision is legally dissolved or ceases to exist, the state agency shall submit a notice to the social security administration with evidence of dissolution.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 42, eff. 4/10/2014.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 5 (Williams, § 1034.68); 1957, ch. 88, § 5; 1957, ch. 373, § 30; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3808; Acts 1980, ch. 774, §2; 1981, ch. 20, § 1; 1985, ch. 66, § 5; 1996, ch. 616, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-210 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-210
Claims under qualified domestic relations order
Status: in_force

Any optional retirement program established pursuant to this part shall honor claims under a qualified domestic relations order. For purposes of this section, "qualified domestic relations order" has the same meaning ascribed to it in Section 414(p) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 414(p) ); provided, that such order may relate only to the provision of marital property rights for the benefit of the former spouse of the optional retirement program participant. Acts 2015 , ch. 118, § 1.
Any optional retirement program established pursuant to this part shall honor claims under a qualified domestic relations order. For purposes of this section, "qualified domestic relations order" has the same meaning ascribed to it in Section 414(p) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 414(p) ); provided, that such order may relate only to the provision of marital property rights for the benefit of the former spouse of the optional retirement program participant.
Acts 2015 , ch. 118, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-104
Employees of interstate instrumentalities
Status: in_force

(a) Any instrumentality jointly created by this state and any other state or states is hereby authorized, upon the granting of like authority by such other state or states to: (1) Enter into an agreement with the commissioner of social security whereby the benefits of the federal old-age and survivors' insurance system shall be extended to employees of such instrumentality; (2) Require its employees to pay, and for that purpose to deduct from their wages, contributions equal to the amounts which they would be required to pay under § 8-38-105 if they were covered by an agreement made pursuant to § 8-38-103 ; and (3) Make payments to the internal revenue service in accordance with such agreement, including payments from its own funds, and otherwise to comply with such agreements. (b) Such agreements shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the terms and provisions of § 8-38-103 and other provisions of this chapter. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 3, eff. 4/16/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 3 (Williams, § 1034.66); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3804; Acts 1981, ch. 20, § 1; 1996, ch. 616, § 3.
(a) Any instrumentality jointly created by this state and any other state or states is hereby authorized, upon the granting of like authority by such other state or states to: (1) Enter into an agreement with the commissioner of social security whereby the benefits of the federal old-age and survivors' insurance system shall be extended to employees of such instrumentality; (2) Require its employees to pay, and for that purpose to deduct from their wages, contributions equal to the amounts which they would be required to pay under § 8-38-105 if they were covered by an agreement made pursuant to § 8-38-103 ; and (3) Make payments to the internal revenue service in accordance with such agreement, including payments from its own funds, and otherwise to comply with such agreements.
(1) Enter into an agreement with the commissioner of social security whereby the benefits of the federal old-age and survivors' insurance system shall be extended to employees of such instrumentality;
(2) Require its employees to pay, and for that purpose to deduct from their wages, contributions equal to the amounts which they would be required to pay under § 8-38-105 if they were covered by an agreement made pursuant to § 8-38-103 ; and
(3) Make payments to the internal revenue service in accordance with such agreement, including payments from its own funds, and otherwise to comply with such agreements.
(b) Such agreements shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the terms and provisions of § 8-38-103 and other provisions of this chapter.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 3, eff. 4/16/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 3 (Williams, § 1034.66); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3804; Acts 1981, ch. 20, § 1; 1996, ch. 616, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-305 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-305
Minimum allowances
Status: in_force

(a) The minimum early service retirement allowance payable to any member in Group 1, 2 or 3 shall be the minimum service retirement allowance computed in accordance with § 8-36-209(a) on the basis of the member's creditable service at the time of early retirement, reduced by four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the member's date of early retirement precedes such member's service retirement date. (b) The minimum early service retirement allowance payable to a transferred Class A member or a transferred Class B member shall be equal to a minimum service retirement allowance computed in accordance with § 8-36-209(b) on the basis of the member's creditable service at the time of early retirement. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1975, ch. 315, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 8-3909(b), 8-3909(c).
(a) The minimum early service retirement allowance payable to any member in Group 1, 2 or 3 shall be the minimum service retirement allowance computed in accordance with § 8-36-209(a) on the basis of the member's creditable service at the time of early retirement, reduced by four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the member's date of early retirement precedes such member's service retirement date.
(b) The minimum early service retirement allowance payable to a transferred Class A member or a transferred Class B member shall be equal to a minimum service retirement allowance computed in accordance with § 8-36-209(b) on the basis of the member's creditable service at the time of early retirement.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1975, ch. 315, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 8-3909(b), 8-3909(c).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-110
Reports and recommendations
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller of the treasury shall prepare and publish a report, setting forth the essential facts of the post audit provided for in § 8-4-109 in summary form after the close of each fiscal year. (b) If the comptroller of the treasury finds, in the course of the audit, evidences of improper transactions, or of incompetence in keeping accounts or in handling funds, or of any other improper practice of financial administration, the comptroller of the treasury shall report the same to the governor immediately. If the comptroller of the treasury finds evidences of illegal transactions, the comptroller of the treasury shall forthwith report such transactions both to the governor and to the attorney general and reporter. All such evidences shall be included in the annual reports of the comptroller of the treasury, who has the discretion to make them public at any time during the fiscal year. (c) The comptroller of the treasury shall supply the members of the general assembly, when in session, with copies of all annual reports, and shall make recommendations for the elimination of improper financial practices and for the general improvement of the financial administration of the state. (d) In the discharge of these duties, the comptroller of the treasury shall exercise, as necessary, the authority granted the comptroller of the treasury elsewhere at law for performing investigations. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 73; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.73 (Williams, § 255.78); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-408; Acts 1963, ch. 94, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-410; Acts 1980, ch. 476, § 1.
(a) The comptroller of the treasury shall prepare and publish a report, setting forth the essential facts of the post audit provided for in § 8-4-109 in summary form after the close of each fiscal year.
(b) If the comptroller of the treasury finds, in the course of the audit, evidences of improper transactions, or of incompetence in keeping accounts or in handling funds, or of any other improper practice of financial administration, the comptroller of the treasury shall report the same to the governor immediately. If the comptroller of the treasury finds evidences of illegal transactions, the comptroller of the treasury shall forthwith report such transactions both to the governor and to the attorney general and reporter. All such evidences shall be included in the annual reports of the comptroller of the treasury, who has the discretion to make them public at any time during the fiscal year.
(c) The comptroller of the treasury shall supply the members of the general assembly, when in session, with copies of all annual reports, and shall make recommendations for the elimination of improper financial practices and for the general improvement of the financial administration of the state.
(d) In the discharge of these duties, the comptroller of the treasury shall exercise, as necessary, the authority granted the comptroller of the treasury elsewhere at law for performing investigations.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 73; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.73 (Williams, § 255.78); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-408; Acts 1963, ch. 94, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-410; Acts 1980, ch. 476, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-120 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-120
Lump sum payments
Status: in_force

(a) In cases where a lump sum is payable to an individual's estate under chapters 34-37 of this title, payment shall be made to the duly qualified executor or administrator of the estate. When no executor or administrator has qualified and given notice of such qualifications to the retirement division after the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date of the individual's death, then payment shall be made to the executor named in any will of the individual known to the retirement division. In the absence of actual knowledge of a purported will naming a surviving executor, payment may be made to the individual's spouse if the amount payable does not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). If there is no surviving spouse at the time of the individual's death, and if the amount payable does not exceed the amount a bank may pay under § 45-2-708(a) , then payment may be made to the individual's next-of-kin upon proper documentation as required by the retirement division. In making any determinations and payments under this section, the retirement division is entitled to conclusively rely on the written statements of the informant listed on individual's death certificate or on the written statements of such other person who informs the retirement division of the death. (b) Upon payment pursuant to this section, the retirement division shall be released and discharged from all further liability from any claim which then exists or which thereafter may arise or be made in respect to the payment. Acts 1991, ch. 378, § 2; 1996, ch. 616, § 1; 2011 , ch. 336, § 1.
(a) In cases where a lump sum is payable to an individual's estate under chapters 34-37 of this title, payment shall be made to the duly qualified executor or administrator of the estate. When no executor or administrator has qualified and given notice of such qualifications to the retirement division after the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date of the individual's death, then payment shall be made to the executor named in any will of the individual known to the retirement division. In the absence of actual knowledge of a purported will naming a surviving executor, payment may be made to the individual's spouse if the amount payable does not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). If there is no surviving spouse at the time of the individual's death, and if the amount payable does not exceed the amount a bank may pay under § 45-2-708(a) , then payment may be made to the individual's next-of-kin upon proper documentation as required by the retirement division. In making any determinations and payments under this section, the retirement division is entitled to conclusively rely on the written statements of the informant listed on individual's death certificate or on the written statements of such other person who informs the retirement division of the death.
(b) Upon payment pursuant to this section, the retirement division shall be released and discharged from all further liability from any claim which then exists or which thereafter may arise or be made in respect to the payment.
Acts 1991, ch. 378, § 2; 1996, ch. 616, § 1; 2011 , ch. 336, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-607 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-607
Supplemental to other authority - Previous insurance plans unaffected
Status: in_force

The authority conferred by this part is in addition and supplemental to, and is not in substitution for, the power or authority conferred by any other general or special law, or any other implied power or authority of municipal corporations and special school districts, and does not affect insurance plans heretofore adopted. Acts 1961, ch. 328, § 7; T.C.A., §§ 8-4117, 8-4116, 8-50-307.
The authority conferred by this part is in addition and supplemental to, and is not in substitution for, the power or authority conferred by any other general or special law, or any other implied power or authority of municipal corporations and special school districts, and does not affect insurance plans heretofore adopted.
Acts 1961, ch. 328, § 7; T.C.A., §§ 8-4117, 8-4116, 8-50-307.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-419 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-419
Political activity restricted
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No person holding a position in the classified service shall take an active part in any political campaign while on duty. (2) (A) No employee of the sheriff's department shall solicit money for political campaigns; provided, that such restriction shall not prohibit an employee, including a deputy sheriff, who is running for an elected office from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions for such person's own election campaign if the person is not on duty or in uniform when such activities occur. (B) No employee of the sheriff's office shall make any public endorsement of any candidate in any campaign for elected office; provided that, if an employee or deputy sheriff is running for an elected office then such restriction shall not apply to that employee or deputy sheriff's own campaign. (3) A deputy sheriff shall not use such position to reflect the deputy sheriff's personal political feelings as those of the sheriff's department or to exert any pressure on anyone to influence that person's political views. (4) No employee while on duty, nor any officer while in uniform, shall display any political advertising or paraphernalia on such person's body or automobile. (b) However, nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit or prevent any such employee from becoming or continuing to be a member of a political club or organization and enjoying all the rights and privileges of such membership or from attending any political meetings, while not on duty. Such employee shall not be denied freedom in the casting of a vote. (c) Any person violating this section shall be dismissed from the service of the office of the sheriff. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 19; T.C.A., § 8-858; Acts 2010, ch. 1025, § 1.
(a) (1) No person holding a position in the classified service shall take an active part in any political campaign while on duty. (2) (A) No employee of the sheriff's department shall solicit money for political campaigns; provided, that such restriction shall not prohibit an employee, including a deputy sheriff, who is running for an elected office from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions for such person's own election campaign if the person is not on duty or in uniform when such activities occur. (B) No employee of the sheriff's office shall make any public endorsement of any candidate in any campaign for elected office; provided that, if an employee or deputy sheriff is running for an elected office then such restriction shall not apply to that employee or deputy sheriff's own campaign. (3) A deputy sheriff shall not use such position to reflect the deputy sheriff's personal political feelings as those of the sheriff's department or to exert any pressure on anyone to influence that person's political views. (4) No employee while on duty, nor any officer while in uniform, shall display any political advertising or paraphernalia on such person's body or automobile.
(1) No person holding a position in the classified service shall take an active part in any political campaign while on duty.
(2) (A) No employee of the sheriff's department shall solicit money for political campaigns; provided, that such restriction shall not prohibit an employee, including a deputy sheriff, who is running for an elected office from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions for such person's own election campaign if the person is not on duty or in uniform when such activities occur. (B) No employee of the sheriff's office shall make any public endorsement of any candidate in any campaign for elected office; provided that, if an employee or deputy sheriff is running for an elected office then such restriction shall not apply to that employee or deputy sheriff's own campaign.
(A) No employee of the sheriff's department shall solicit money for political campaigns; provided, that such restriction shall not prohibit an employee, including a deputy sheriff, who is running for an elected office from soliciting and accepting campaign contributions for such person's own election campaign if the person is not on duty or in uniform when such activities occur.
(B) No employee of the sheriff's office shall make any public endorsement of any candidate in any campaign for elected office; provided that, if an employee or deputy sheriff is running for an elected office then such restriction shall not apply to that employee or deputy sheriff's own campaign.
(3) A deputy sheriff shall not use such position to reflect the deputy sheriff's personal political feelings as those of the sheriff's department or to exert any pressure on anyone to influence that person's political views.
(4) No employee while on duty, nor any officer while in uniform, shall display any political advertising or paraphernalia on such person's body or automobile.
(b) However, nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit or prevent any such employee from becoming or continuing to be a member of a political club or organization and enjoying all the rights and privileges of such membership or from attending any political meetings, while not on duty. Such employee shall not be denied freedom in the casting of a vote.
(c) Any person violating this section shall be dismissed from the service of the office of the sheriff.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 19; T.C.A., § 8-858; Acts 2010, ch. 1025, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-106
Powers of department
Status: in_force

To carry out the purposes of this chapter, the department may do the following: (1) Contract with persons outside the department as the commissioner deems necessary; (2) Administer oaths; (3) Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents related to any investigation or hearing authorized by this chapter and secure enforcement of such subpoenas by petition to the chancery court of Davidson County; and (4) Maintain such action or proceeding at law or in equity as the commissioner considers necessary or appropriate to secure compliance with this chapter and the rules, regulations and orders issued hereunder. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 7.
To carry out the purposes of this chapter, the department may do the following:
(1) Contract with persons outside the department as the commissioner deems necessary;
(2) Administer oaths;
(3) Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents related to any investigation or hearing authorized by this chapter and secure enforcement of such subpoenas by petition to the chancery court of Davidson County; and
(4) Maintain such action or proceeding at law or in equity as the commissioner considers necessary or appropriate to secure compliance with this chapter and the rules, regulations and orders issued hereunder.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-313 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-313
Executive director - Retirement
Status: in_force

The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall be a member of the attorneys general retirement system of Tennessee, provided for by [former] chapter 81 of the Public Acts of 1953, as amended, [repealed], or the consolidated retirement system of Tennessee, provided for by chapters 34-37 and 39 of this title and for such purpose shall be an "attorney general" as defined in § 8-34-101 . Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 814, §§ 1, 11, 18; T.C.A., § 8-725; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall be a member of the attorneys general retirement system of Tennessee, provided for by [former] chapter 81 of the Public Acts of 1953, as amended, [repealed], or the consolidated retirement system of Tennessee, provided for by chapters 34-37 and 39 of this title and for such purpose shall be an "attorney general" as defined in § 8-34-101 .
Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 814, §§ 1, 11, 18; T.C.A., § 8-725; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-123 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-123
Election by optional members to participate becomes irrevocable
Status: in_force

For any person participating in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system pursuant to §§ 8-35-101 , 8-35-103 , [former] 8-35-115 [repealed], 8-35-116, [former] 8-35-122 [repealed], and 8-35-226, or as a state judge, county judge, county official, commissioner, county chair or attorney general whose membership in the retirement system is optional, and who thereafter elects to become a member, such election is irrevocable. Such member shall thereafter be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to members whose participation is mandatory under this title as may be amended. Acts 1987, ch. 54, § 11.
For any person participating in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system pursuant to §§ 8-35-101 , 8-35-103 , [former] 8-35-115 [repealed], 8-35-116, [former] 8-35-122 [repealed], and 8-35-226, or as a state judge, county judge, county official, commissioner, county chair or attorney general whose membership in the retirement system is optional, and who thereafter elects to become a member, such election is irrevocable. Such member shall thereafter be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to members whose participation is mandatory under this title as may be amended.
Acts 1987, ch. 54, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-115 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-115
Entities for purpose of acquiring, holding title to, and collecting income from real property on behalf of retirement system - Authority to enter into agreements
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees is hereby authorized to create one (1) or more not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, or trusts for the purpose of acquiring, holding title to, and collecting income from real property on behalf of the retirement system pursuant to § 8-37-104(a)(9) . The board of trustees is further authorized to create one (1) or more not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, or trusts for the purpose of acquiring, holding title to, and collecting income from private equity investments on behalf of the retirement system pursuant to § 8-37-104(a)(10) . (b) The board of trustees is hereby authorized, at its discretion, to transfer funds of the retirement system to any organization created pursuant to this section for the payment of any costs or expenses incidental to the activities of the organization. (c) An organization created pursuant to this section may enter into such agreements as it may deem necessary or advisable in carrying out any purpose for which the organization was created. Any such agreement may contain terms and conditions determined by the board of trustees to be appropriate, including, but not limited to, indemnification, liquidated damages, warranties of title to real estate, and choice of law. Any such agreements authorized by this section shall be exempt from the requirements contained in title 12, chapters 3 and 4. (d) The attorney general and reporter or an assistant designated by the attorney general and reporter shall be the legal advisor of any organization created pursuant to this section. Notwithstanding any other law, in cases where the interest of such organization requires additional counsel to the attorney general and reporter, the chair of the organization, with the approval of the attorney general and reporter, is authorized to employ such additional counsel. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 55, eff. 4/27/2016. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 40, eff. 4/10/2014. Acts 1999, ch. 79, § 13; 2000, ch. 871, §§ 3, 4; 2010 , ch. 777, § 38.
(a) The board of trustees is hereby authorized to create one (1) or more not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, or trusts for the purpose of acquiring, holding title to, and collecting income from real property on behalf of the retirement system pursuant to § 8-37-104(a)(9) . The board of trustees is further authorized to create one (1) or more not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, or trusts for the purpose of acquiring, holding title to, and collecting income from private equity investments on behalf of the retirement system pursuant to § 8-37-104(a)(10) .
(b) The board of trustees is hereby authorized, at its discretion, to transfer funds of the retirement system to any organization created pursuant to this section for the payment of any costs or expenses incidental to the activities of the organization.
(c) An organization created pursuant to this section may enter into such agreements as it may deem necessary or advisable in carrying out any purpose for which the organization was created. Any such agreement may contain terms and conditions determined by the board of trustees to be appropriate, including, but not limited to, indemnification, liquidated damages, warranties of title to real estate, and choice of law. Any such agreements authorized by this section shall be exempt from the requirements contained in title 12, chapters 3 and 4.
(d) The attorney general and reporter or an assistant designated by the attorney general and reporter shall be the legal advisor of any organization created pursuant to this section. Notwithstanding any other law, in cases where the interest of such organization requires additional counsel to the attorney general and reporter, the chair of the organization, with the approval of the attorney general and reporter, is authorized to employ such additional counsel.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 55, eff. 4/27/2016.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 40, eff. 4/10/2014.
Acts 1999, ch. 79, § 13; 2000, ch. 871, §§ 3, 4; 2010 , ch. 777, § 38.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-509 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-509
Recomputation of allowances for disabled teachers retired prior to July 1, 1972
Status: in_force

(a) Any teacher, prior to July 1, 1972, who became disabled and who was retired on a service retirement allowance rather than under a disability because the teacher had met the conditions of service retirement, may have the benefit recomputed under the applicable disability provisions in effect on June 30, 1972; provided, that proper documentation as required by the board of trustees is furnished by the retiree and approved by the board. (b) (1) The increase in benefits, if any, shall commence with the month following the approval of the application by the board of trustees. (2) Any increase in benefits provided by this section shall be in addition to any increases previously or hereafter provided by any cost-of-living provisions, § 8-36-701 or §§ 8-36-708 - 8-36-712, or any other increases in benefits effective prior to August 1, 1974. (3) Any retiree who applied for increased benefits under this section prior to July 1, 1974, shall receive a retroactive recomputation as herein provided, and a lump sum payment effective from the date the application was approved by the board of trustees. Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 16; 1974, ch. 684, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 8-3912(c), 8-36-508; Acts 1997 , ch. 219, § 7.
(a) Any teacher, prior to July 1, 1972, who became disabled and who was retired on a service retirement allowance rather than under a disability because the teacher had met the conditions of service retirement, may have the benefit recomputed under the applicable disability provisions in effect on June 30, 1972; provided, that proper documentation as required by the board of trustees is furnished by the retiree and approved by the board.
(b) (1) The increase in benefits, if any, shall commence with the month following the approval of the application by the board of trustees. (2) Any increase in benefits provided by this section shall be in addition to any increases previously or hereafter provided by any cost-of-living provisions, § 8-36-701 or §§ 8-36-708 - 8-36-712, or any other increases in benefits effective prior to August 1, 1974. (3) Any retiree who applied for increased benefits under this section prior to July 1, 1974, shall receive a retroactive recomputation as herein provided, and a lump sum payment effective from the date the application was approved by the board of trustees.
(1) The increase in benefits, if any, shall commence with the month following the approval of the application by the board of trustees.
(2) Any increase in benefits provided by this section shall be in addition to any increases previously or hereafter provided by any cost-of-living provisions, § 8-36-701 or §§ 8-36-708 - 8-36-712, or any other increases in benefits effective prior to August 1, 1974.
(3) Any retiree who applied for increased benefits under this section prior to July 1, 1974, shall receive a retroactive recomputation as herein provided, and a lump sum payment effective from the date the application was approved by the board of trustees.
Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 16; 1974, ch. 684, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 8-3912(c), 8-36-508; Acts 1997 , ch. 219, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-408 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-408
Authority of attorney general investigator to act as district attorney criminal investigator
Status: in_force

(a) Upon consent of the district attorney general, the attorney general and reporter may designate any full-time salaried attorney general investigator who meets the qualifications of § 38-8-106 and the training requirements of § 38-8-107(a) , to act with the same authority as a district attorney criminal investigator when on active duty in connection with criminal matters for which the attorney general and reporter has jurisdiction as provided by law. (b) Any investigator so designated shall, while on such active duty in the affected jurisdiction, have the same authority as is provided by law for any full-time criminal investigator employed by the district attorney general. (c) The authority conferred by this section shall be in addition to any authority otherwise conferred by law upon the attorney general and reporter. Acts 2004, ch. 546, § 1.
(a) Upon consent of the district attorney general, the attorney general and reporter may designate any full-time salaried attorney general investigator who meets the qualifications of § 38-8-106 and the training requirements of § 38-8-107(a) , to act with the same authority as a district attorney criminal investigator when on active duty in connection with criminal matters for which the attorney general and reporter has jurisdiction as provided by law.
(b) Any investigator so designated shall, while on such active duty in the affected jurisdiction, have the same authority as is provided by law for any full-time criminal investigator employed by the district attorney general.
(c) The authority conferred by this section shall be in addition to any authority otherwise conferred by law upon the attorney general and reporter.
Acts 2004, ch. 546, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-39-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 39 / Section 8-39-103
Payment monthly - Termination at death
Status: in_force

All retirement allowances shall be payable in equal monthly installments which shall cease with the month in which death occurs. Acts 1974, ch. 743, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1311(a).
All retirement allowances shall be payable in equal monthly installments which shall cease with the month in which death occurs.
Acts 1974, ch. 743, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1311(a).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-302 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-302
Eligibility and computation of allowances
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and beginning on November 1, 1982, any of the following employees who are not eligible for social security coverage shall be eligible for early service retirement upon the completion of ten (10) years of membership service in a position covered by a local retirement system as provided for in chapter 35, part 3 of this title; the Tennessee consolidated retirement system; or a superseded system: (1) General employee; (2) Firefighter or police officer; (3) Teacher; and (4) Member of a local retirement system. (b) The retirement allowance, as provided under this section, shall be computed as a service retirement allowance and reduced by the greater of: (1) Four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the date of early service retirement precedes the service retirement date; or (2) An actuarial equivalent of the retirement allowance. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736,s 7, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1979, ch. 154, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3908.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and beginning on November 1, 1982, any of the following employees who are not eligible for social security coverage shall be eligible for early service retirement upon the completion of ten (10) years of membership service in a position covered by a local retirement system as provided for in chapter 35, part 3 of this title; the Tennessee consolidated retirement system; or a superseded system: (1) General employee; (2) Firefighter or police officer; (3) Teacher; and (4) Member of a local retirement system.
(1) General employee;
(2) Firefighter or police officer;
(3) Teacher; and
(4) Member of a local retirement system.
(b) The retirement allowance, as provided under this section, shall be computed as a service retirement allowance and reduced by the greater of: (1) Four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the date of early service retirement precedes the service retirement date; or (2) An actuarial equivalent of the retirement allowance.
(1) Four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the date of early service retirement precedes the service retirement date; or
(2) An actuarial equivalent of the retirement allowance.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736,s 7, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1979, ch. 154, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3908.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-502 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-502
Notice to owner - Time for claiming property
Status: in_force

Prior to disposing of such property, the sheriff shall make a reasonable effort to locate the true owner of the property and notify such owner of the sheriff's possession of the property. The true owner, when located, shall claim the property within a reasonable time. Acts 1961, ch. 259, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-829.
Prior to disposing of such property, the sheriff shall make a reasonable effort to locate the true owner of the property and notify such owner of the sheriff's possession of the property. The true owner, when located, shall claim the property within a reasonable time.
Acts 1961, ch. 259, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-829.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-311 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-311
Voting
Status: in_force

(a) Each trustee, excluding legislative members, shall be entitled to one (1) vote on the board. (b) Nine (9) affirmative votes shall be necessary for a decision by the trustees at any meeting of the board of trustees. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925; Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 5; 1985, ch. 244, § 4.
(a) Each trustee, excluding legislative members, shall be entitled to one (1) vote on the board.
(b) Nine (9) affirmative votes shall be necessary for a decision by the trustees at any meeting of the board of trustees.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925; Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 5; 1985, ch. 244, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-125 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-125
Disclaimer of benefits
Status: in_force

(a) A person designated as the beneficiary to receive a death benefit under chapters 34-37 of this title may disclaim the benefit upon the death of the member. Such disclaimer may be made by the person's trustee, guardian, conservator, or attorney-in-fact. If the disclaimer is made by such person's fiduciary, the disclaimer shall be binding on the beneficiary and on any successor fiduciary. (b) To be effective, the beneficiary must not have received any of the benefits, and the disclaimer must be in writing and filed with the division of retirement. Such writing shall: (1) Indicate that the disclaimer is an irrevocable and unqualified refusal by the person to accept the benefit; (2) Describe the amount of the benefit disclaimed; and (3) Be signed by the person disclaiming or such person's representative. (c) If a disclaimer is made under this section, the disclaiming beneficiary's share shall be distributed to the remaining beneficiary or beneficiaries in equal proportions. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 381,s 11, eff. 5/10/2019. Acts 1997, ch. 219, § 4; 2006, ch. 870, § 18.
(a) A person designated as the beneficiary to receive a death benefit under chapters 34-37 of this title may disclaim the benefit upon the death of the member. Such disclaimer may be made by the person's trustee, guardian, conservator, or attorney-in-fact. If the disclaimer is made by such person's fiduciary, the disclaimer shall be binding on the beneficiary and on any successor fiduciary.
(b) To be effective, the beneficiary must not have received any of the benefits, and the disclaimer must be in writing and filed with the division of retirement. Such writing shall: (1) Indicate that the disclaimer is an irrevocable and unqualified refusal by the person to accept the benefit; (2) Describe the amount of the benefit disclaimed; and (3) Be signed by the person disclaiming or such person's representative.
(1) Indicate that the disclaimer is an irrevocable and unqualified refusal by the person to accept the benefit;
(2) Describe the amount of the benefit disclaimed; and
(3) Be signed by the person disclaiming or such person's representative.
(c) If a disclaimer is made under this section, the disclaiming beneficiary's share shall be distributed to the remaining beneficiary or beneficiaries in equal proportions.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 381,s 11, eff. 5/10/2019.
Acts 1997, ch. 219, § 4; 2006, ch. 870, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-413 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-413
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015. Acts 2007 , ch. 184, § 13.
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 2007 , ch. 184, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-204 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-204
Officers - Meetings
Status: in_force

The president of the conference may call meetings at will, upon at least ten (10) days written notice to members, and shall call at least one (1) meeting annually, such annual meeting to be at the same time as that held by the judicial conference of this state. The district public defenders conference shall elect annually a president, a vice president, secretary and such other officers as are necessary. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 14.
The president of the conference may call meetings at will, upon at least ten (10) days written notice to members, and shall call at least one (1) meeting annually, such annual meeting to be at the same time as that held by the judicial conference of this state. The district public defenders conference shall elect annually a president, a vice president, secretary and such other officers as are necessary.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-405 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-405
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015. Acts 2010 , ch. 777, § 46.
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 2010 , ch. 777, § 46.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-9-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 9 / Section 8-9-106
Process directed to coroner
Status: in_force

In any legal proceeding, when it appears from the papers that the sheriff is a party, or, from affidavit filed, that the sheriff is interested, the process may be directed to the coroner. Code 1858, § 381; Shan., § 472; Code 1932, § 719; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-907.
In any legal proceeding, when it appears from the papers that the sheriff is a party, or, from affidavit filed, that the sheriff is interested, the process may be directed to the coroner.
Code 1858, § 381; Shan., § 472; Code 1932, § 719; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-907.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-405 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-405
Penalty for failure to testify when served with investigative demand
Status: in_force

Any witness who appears as directed by the civil investigative demand, but upon appearance refuses to testify on matters not privileged by law, shall be punished as prescribed in § 8-6-404 . Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-634.
Any witness who appears as directed by the civil investigative demand, but upon appearance refuses to testify on matters not privileged by law, shall be punished as prescribed in § 8-6-404 .
Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-634.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-304 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-304
Rulemaking
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this part, including rules to facilitate online notarizations. Rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
The secretary of state shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this part, including rules to facilitate online notarizations. Rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-103
Investigation and institution of proceedings
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter, the district attorneys general, county attorneys, and city attorneys, within their respective jurisdictions, upon notice being received by them in writing that any officer herein mentioned has been guilty of any of the acts, omissions, or offenses set out in § 8-47-101 , forthwith to investigate such complaint; and, if upon investigation such person finds that there is reasonable cause for such complaint, such person shall forthwith institute proceedings in the circuit, chancery, or criminal court of the proper county, to oust such officer from office. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 2; Shan., § 1135a2; Code 1932, § 1878; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2703.
It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter, the district attorneys general, county attorneys, and city attorneys, within their respective jurisdictions, upon notice being received by them in writing that any officer herein mentioned has been guilty of any of the acts, omissions, or offenses set out in § 8-47-101 , forthwith to investigate such complaint; and, if upon investigation such person finds that there is reasonable cause for such complaint, such person shall forthwith institute proceedings in the circuit, chancery, or criminal court of the proper county, to oust such officer from office.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 2; Shan., § 1135a2; Code 1932, § 1878; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2703.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-215 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-215
Transfer of accumulated contributions to the state accumulation fund for payment of allowances
Status: in_force

Upon the retirement of a member, or if a retirement allowance becomes payable on account of the member's death prior to retirement, the member's accumulated contributions shall be transferred from the members' fund to the state accumulation fund. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3930(1).
Upon the retirement of a member, or if a retirement allowance becomes payable on account of the member's death prior to retirement, the member's accumulated contributions shall be transferred from the members' fund to the state accumulation fund.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3930(1).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-202
Course time requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Each constable elected under § 8-10-101 shall complete forty (40) hours of in-service course time for each twelve-month period during which the constable holds office, beginning on the date the constable is sworn into office. (b) This section does not apply to any constable with twenty (20) years of cumulative service as a constable before May 3, 2018. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018. Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 3.
(a) Each constable elected under § 8-10-101 shall complete forty (40) hours of in-service course time for each twelve-month period during which the constable holds office, beginning on the date the constable is sworn into office.
(b) This section does not apply to any constable with twenty (20) years of cumulative service as a constable before May 3, 2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-416 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-416
Transfer of positions
Status: in_force

Employees in the classified service may be transferred from one position to another in the same class. Transfers may be instituted only by the sheriff and shall be permitted only with the consent of the sheriff. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 16; T.C.A., § 8-855.
Employees in the classified service may be transferred from one position to another in the same class. Transfers may be instituted only by the sheriff and shall be permitted only with the consent of the sheriff.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 16; T.C.A., § 8-855.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-105
Location of office
Status: in_force

The office of the comptroller of the treasury shall be kept at the seat of government. Code 1858, § 205 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 2); Shan., § 255; Code 1932, § 199; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-405.
The office of the comptroller of the treasury shall be kept at the seat of government.
Code 1858, § 205 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 2); Shan., § 255; Code 1932, § 199; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-405.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-504 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-504
Law supplemental - When property not returned
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing any other law now in effect which provides for the disposition of abandoned, stolen, recovered and/or contraband property; provided, that no such property shall be returned to the owner, even if known, if the return of such property may be inimical to the public welfare. Acts 1961, ch. 259, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-831.
Nothing in this part shall be construed as repealing any other law now in effect which provides for the disposition of abandoned, stolen, recovered and/or contraband property; provided, that no such property shall be returned to the owner, even if known, if the return of such property may be inimical to the public welfare.
Acts 1961, ch. 259, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-831.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-301
Office of executive director - Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

There is created the office of executive director of the district public defenders conference. The purpose of this office shall be to assist in improving the administration of justice in Tennessee by coordinating the defense efforts of the various district public defenders and by performing the duties and exercising the powers herein conferred. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 17; 1996, ch. 610, § 3.
There is created the office of executive director of the district public defenders conference. The purpose of this office shall be to assist in improving the administration of justice in Tennessee by coordinating the defense efforts of the various district public defenders and by performing the duties and exercising the powers herein conferred.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 17; 1996, ch. 610, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-810 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-810
Reemployment without loss or suspension of retirement benefits
Status: in_force

Any retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or of any superseded system administered by the state of Tennessee may accept employment in a position covered under § 8-35-113(c) without loss or suspension of retirement benefits; provided, that: (1) The retirement benefits are based on service and salary rendered in a position other than a position covered under § 8-35-113(c) ; and (2) The retired member shall not be eligible to claim or accrue additional retirement benefits as a result of the employment. Acts 2008 , ch. 674, § 14.
Any retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or of any superseded system administered by the state of Tennessee may accept employment in a position covered under § 8-35-113(c) without loss or suspension of retirement benefits; provided, that:
(1) The retirement benefits are based on service and salary rendered in a position other than a position covered under § 8-35-113(c) ; and
(2) The retired member shall not be eligible to claim or accrue additional retirement benefits as a result of the employment.
Acts 2008 , ch. 674, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-705 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-705
Rights, benefits, and privileges of members of superseded University of Tennessee system preserved
Status: repealed

The former § 49-3333, which was repealed with the specific intent that employees of the University of Tennessee will be covered solely by chapters 34-37 of this title, will remain in full effect for the purpose of defining the rights, benefits and privileges of employees covered by its provisions prior to July 1, 1978. Acts 1978, ch. 740, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-3958.
The former § 49-3333, which was repealed with the specific intent that employees of the University of Tennessee will be covered solely by chapters 34-37 of this title, will remain in full effect for the purpose of defining the rights, benefits and privileges of employees covered by its provisions prior to July 1, 1978.
Acts 1978, ch. 740, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-3958.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-405 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-405
Travel expenses - Payment by sending agency
Status: in_force

A sending agency in this state may, in accordance with the travel regulations of the state, pay the travel expenses of employees assigned to a receiving agency, but shall not pay the travel expenses of such employees incurred in connection with their work assignments at the receiving agency. Acts 1967, ch. 324, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 8-4122, 8-4121.
A sending agency in this state may, in accordance with the travel regulations of the state, pay the travel expenses of employees assigned to a receiving agency, but shall not pay the travel expenses of such employees incurred in connection with their work assignments at the receiving agency.
Acts 1967, ch. 324, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 8-4122, 8-4121.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-205 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-205
Costs paid by state
Status: in_force

If the defendant is acquitted, or is unable to pay the costs, after due course of law has been had thereon, the state treasurer shall pay the witnesses and officer, upon the production of their certified accounts as provided in § 8-46-203 . Code 1858, § 5293 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, §§ 2, 3); Shan., § 7273; Code 1932, § 11875; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2613.
If the defendant is acquitted, or is unable to pay the costs, after due course of law has been had thereon, the state treasurer shall pay the witnesses and officer, upon the production of their certified accounts as provided in § 8-46-203 .
Code 1858, § 5293 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, §§ 2, 3); Shan., § 7273; Code 1932, § 11875; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2613.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-104
District public defender - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) The district public defender has the duty and responsibility of representing indigent persons for whom the district public defender has been appointed as counsel by the court. Either personally or through an assistant district public defender, the district public defender shall counsel with the accused and represent such accused in the trial court. If the accused is aggrieved by the judgment of the trial court imposing a sentence of imprisonment, or dismissing a habeas corpus or post-conviction petition, the district public defender shall advise such accused fully concerning rights of appellate review. (b) If the accused desires to appeal to an appellate court, the district public defender shall seasonably take all steps necessary to perfect the appeal, including a new trial motion when required and the filing of all essential transcripts and records with the clerk of the appellate court. (c) The district public defender has the duty and responsibility of handling all appeals filed by an indigent person represented in the trial courts of this state. (d) At such times and in such form and manner as may be directed by the chairs of the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives and the judiciary committee of the senate, each executive director of the district public defenders conference shall submit reports reflecting the number, kind, status, and disposition of all cases and proceedings. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 7, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 420, s 4, eff. 5/21/2019. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 4; 1990, ch. 751, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 610, § 4.
(a) The district public defender has the duty and responsibility of representing indigent persons for whom the district public defender has been appointed as counsel by the court. Either personally or through an assistant district public defender, the district public defender shall counsel with the accused and represent such accused in the trial court. If the accused is aggrieved by the judgment of the trial court imposing a sentence of imprisonment, or dismissing a habeas corpus or post-conviction petition, the district public defender shall advise such accused fully concerning rights of appellate review.
(b) If the accused desires to appeal to an appellate court, the district public defender shall seasonably take all steps necessary to perfect the appeal, including a new trial motion when required and the filing of all essential transcripts and records with the clerk of the appellate court.
(c) The district public defender has the duty and responsibility of handling all appeals filed by an indigent person represented in the trial courts of this state.
(d) At such times and in such form and manner as may be directed by the chairs of the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives and the judiciary committee of the senate, each executive director of the district public defenders conference shall submit reports reflecting the number, kind, status, and disposition of all cases and proceedings.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 7, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 420, s 4, eff. 5/21/2019.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 4; 1990, ch. 751, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 610, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-404 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-404
Compensation, supervision and status of transferred employees with respect to sending agency
Status: repealed

(a) Employees of a sending agency participating in an exchange of personnel as authorized in § 8-50-403 shall be considered during such participation to be on detail to regular work assignments of the sending agency. (b) Employees who are on detail shall be entitled to the same salary and benefits to which they would otherwise be entitled and shall remain employees of the sending agency for all other purposes, except that the supervision of their duties during the period of detail may be governed by agreement between the sending agency and the receiving agency. (c) Any employee who participates in an exchange under the terms of this section who suffers disability or death as a result of personal injury arising out of and in the course of an exchange, or sustained in performance of duties in connection therewith, shall be treated, for the purposes of the sending agency's employee compensation program, as an employee, as defined in such act, who has sustained such injury in the performance of such duty, but shall not receive benefits under that act for any period for which such employee is entitled to and elects to receive similar benefits under the receiving agency's employee compensation program. Acts 1967, ch. 324, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 8-4121, 8-4120.
(a) Employees of a sending agency participating in an exchange of personnel as authorized in § 8-50-403 shall be considered during such participation to be on detail to regular work assignments of the sending agency.
(b) Employees who are on detail shall be entitled to the same salary and benefits to which they would otherwise be entitled and shall remain employees of the sending agency for all other purposes, except that the supervision of their duties during the period of detail may be governed by agreement between the sending agency and the receiving agency.
(c) Any employee who participates in an exchange under the terms of this section who suffers disability or death as a result of personal injury arising out of and in the course of an exchange, or sustained in performance of duties in connection therewith, shall be treated, for the purposes of the sending agency's employee compensation program, as an employee, as defined in such act, who has sustained such injury in the performance of such duty, but shall not receive benefits under that act for any period for which such employee is entitled to and elects to receive similar benefits under the receiving agency's employee compensation program.
Acts 1967, ch. 324, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 8-4121, 8-4120.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-105
Oath of office
Status: in_force

A notary public shall also take and subscribe, before the county clerk or the clerk's deputy within the notary public's county, an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath that the notary will, without favor or partiality, honestly, faithfully, and diligently discharge the duties of notary public. Code 1858, § 1795 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 11, § 2); Acts 1911, ch. 59, §§ 1, 2; Shan., § 3199; Code 1932, § 5899; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1605.
A notary public shall also take and subscribe, before the county clerk or the clerk's deputy within the notary public's county, an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath that the notary will, without favor or partiality, honestly, faithfully, and diligently discharge the duties of notary public.
Code 1858, § 1795 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 11, § 2); Acts 1911, ch. 59, §§ 1, 2; Shan., § 3199; Code 1932, § 5899; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1605.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-107
Vacancy in office - Temporary discharge of sheriff's duties
Status: in_force

In the event that the office of sheriff becomes vacant due to death, resignation, incapacity, or other causes, the duties of the office shall be temporarily discharged by the chief deputy, or administrative assistant or other highest ranking member of the sheriff's office, until the sheriff is able to reassume the office or until the county legislative body appoints a successor as provided for in § 5-1-104(b) . Code 1932, § 1906; Acts 1977, ch. 492, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-807; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 5.
In the event that the office of sheriff becomes vacant due to death, resignation, incapacity, or other causes, the duties of the office shall be temporarily discharged by the chief deputy, or administrative assistant or other highest ranking member of the sheriff's office, until the sheriff is able to reassume the office or until the county legislative body appoints a successor as provided for in § 5-1-104(b) .
Code 1932, § 1906; Acts 1977, ch. 492, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-807; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-703 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-703
Responsibility for costs of health plan - Local government agency cooperation with committee - Effect of failure to cooperate
Status: in_force

(a) The costs of the health plan, including plan administration, shall be fully borne by agencies and their members. (b) Nothing in this part shall require a local government agency to make available to its employees any insurance plan approved by the local government insurance committee. (c) (1) The local government insurance committee shall provide for the financing of the plan, including the disposition of government grants and subsidies to assist in the funding and provision of health insurance for enrolled individuals. (2) Local government agencies enrolled in the plan shall cooperate with the local government insurance committee in implementing and complying with the determinations of the local government insurance committee as set forth in subdivision (c)(1). This cooperation includes entering into contracts or memoranda of understanding reflecting the financial determinations of the local government insurance committee. (3) The local government insurance committee is authorized to take either or both of the following actions in response to a local government agency's failure to cooperate with the local government insurance committee as required by this section: (A) Assess and collect from the local government agency the costs incurred by the agency's failure to cooperate; and (B) Terminate the local government agency's participation in the plan. (4) The termination of the local government agency's participation shall be in effect for two (2) years, and shall be in effect regardless of any language in this chapter to the contrary regarding reinstatement to the plan. (5) The local government agency shall have the right to request reconsideration of its exclusion before the local government insurance committee. The local government insurance committee's decision of the request for reconsideration shall be final. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 4, eff. 5/18/2015. Acts 1988, ch. 986, § 1.
(a) The costs of the health plan, including plan administration, shall be fully borne by agencies and their members.
(b) Nothing in this part shall require a local government agency to make available to its employees any insurance plan approved by the local government insurance committee.
(c) (1) The local government insurance committee shall provide for the financing of the plan, including the disposition of government grants and subsidies to assist in the funding and provision of health insurance for enrolled individuals. (2) Local government agencies enrolled in the plan shall cooperate with the local government insurance committee in implementing and complying with the determinations of the local government insurance committee as set forth in subdivision (c)(1). This cooperation includes entering into contracts or memoranda of understanding reflecting the financial determinations of the local government insurance committee. (3) The local government insurance committee is authorized to take either or both of the following actions in response to a local government agency's failure to cooperate with the local government insurance committee as required by this section: (A) Assess and collect from the local government agency the costs incurred by the agency's failure to cooperate; and (B) Terminate the local government agency's participation in the plan. (4) The termination of the local government agency's participation shall be in effect for two (2) years, and shall be in effect regardless of any language in this chapter to the contrary regarding reinstatement to the plan. (5) The local government agency shall have the right to request reconsideration of its exclusion before the local government insurance committee. The local government insurance committee's decision of the request for reconsideration shall be final.
(1) The local government insurance committee shall provide for the financing of the plan, including the disposition of government grants and subsidies to assist in the funding and provision of health insurance for enrolled individuals.
(2) Local government agencies enrolled in the plan shall cooperate with the local government insurance committee in implementing and complying with the determinations of the local government insurance committee as set forth in subdivision (c)(1). This cooperation includes entering into contracts or memoranda of understanding reflecting the financial determinations of the local government insurance committee.
(3) The local government insurance committee is authorized to take either or both of the following actions in response to a local government agency's failure to cooperate with the local government insurance committee as required by this section: (A) Assess and collect from the local government agency the costs incurred by the agency's failure to cooperate; and (B) Terminate the local government agency's participation in the plan.
(A) Assess and collect from the local government agency the costs incurred by the agency's failure to cooperate; and
(B) Terminate the local government agency's participation in the plan.
(4) The termination of the local government agency's participation shall be in effect for two (2) years, and shall be in effect regardless of any language in this chapter to the contrary regarding reinstatement to the plan.
(5) The local government agency shall have the right to request reconsideration of its exclusion before the local government insurance committee. The local government insurance committee's decision of the request for reconsideration shall be final.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426,s 4, eff. 5/18/2015.
Acts 1988, ch. 986, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-39-208 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 39 / Section 8-39-208
Relationship to consolidated retirement system
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to include the operation or funding of this part in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. Acts 1976, ch. 813, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-3942(e).
Nothing in this part shall be construed to include the operation or funding of this part in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system.
Acts 1976, ch. 813, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-3942(e).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-101
Officers liable - Effect of judgment
Status: in_force

The governor, judges of the supreme court and court of appeals, judges of inferior courts, chancellors, attorneys for the state, state treasurer, comptroller of the treasury and secretary of state shall be liable to impeachment whenever they may, in the opinion of the house of representatives, commit any crime in their official capacity which may require disqualification; but judgment shall only extend to removal from office, and disqualification to fill any office thereafter. The party shall, nevertheless, be liable to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment according to law. Code 1858, § 5282 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 5, § 4); Shan., § 7262; mod. Code 1932, § 11864; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2601.
The governor, judges of the supreme court and court of appeals, judges of inferior courts, chancellors, attorneys for the state, state treasurer, comptroller of the treasury and secretary of state shall be liable to impeachment whenever they may, in the opinion of the house of representatives, commit any crime in their official capacity which may require disqualification; but judgment shall only extend to removal from office, and disqualification to fill any office thereafter. The party shall, nevertheless, be liable to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment according to law.
Code 1858, § 5282 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 5, § 4); Shan., § 7262; mod. Code 1932, § 11864; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2601.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-212 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-212
Return of excess accumulated contributions upon death of retiree
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the death of a retired member after the retired member's retirement allowance payments have commenced (provided, that the retired member has not elected an optional allowance that has become effective), any excess of the amount of the retired member's accumulated contributions at retirement over the sum of the retirement allowance payments received shall be paid in one (1) sum to the person nominated by the member, if living, otherwise to the member's estate in accordance with § 8-36-120 . (b) Upon the death of a retired member and the beneficiary nominated by the retired member under the terms of an option, if an option was elected and had become effective, any excess of the retired member's accumulated contributions at retirement over the sum of the retirement allowance payments received by the retired member and such beneficiary shall be paid to the estate of the last to survive of the member and such beneficiary in accordance with § 8-36-120 . Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3921(b); Acts 1986, ch. 553, § 9; 1991, ch. 378, §§ 18-20; 1999, ch. 79, §§ 14, 15.
(a) Upon the death of a retired member after the retired member's retirement allowance payments have commenced (provided, that the retired member has not elected an optional allowance that has become effective), any excess of the amount of the retired member's accumulated contributions at retirement over the sum of the retirement allowance payments received shall be paid in one (1) sum to the person nominated by the member, if living, otherwise to the member's estate in accordance with § 8-36-120 .
(b) Upon the death of a retired member and the beneficiary nominated by the retired member under the terms of an option, if an option was elected and had become effective, any excess of the retired member's accumulated contributions at retirement over the sum of the retirement allowance payments received by the retired member and such beneficiary shall be paid to the estate of the last to survive of the member and such beneficiary in accordance with § 8-36-120 .
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3921(b); Acts 1986, ch. 553, § 9; 1991, ch. 378, §§ 18-20; 1999, ch. 79, §§ 14, 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-224 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-224
Upper east Tennessee human development agency
Status: in_force

(a) The upper east Tennessee human development agency shall be eligible to be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon: (1) Passage of a resolution by the agency's board of directors authorizing an actuarial study; and (2) Passage of a resolution by the agency's board of directors authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by its full-time employees. (b) The employees of the agency 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 agency under the same provisions which 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 the agency or their beneficiaries for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the agency and/or its 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 the agency. Acts 1986, ch. 568, § 2; 2010, ch. 777, § 13.
(a) The upper east Tennessee human development agency shall be eligible to be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon: (1) Passage of a resolution by the agency's board of directors authorizing an actuarial study; and (2) Passage of a resolution by the agency's board of directors 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 agency's board of directors authorizing an actuarial study; and
(2) Passage of a resolution by the agency's board of directors authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by its full-time employees.
(b) The employees of the agency 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 agency under the same provisions which 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 the agency or their beneficiaries for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the agency and/or its 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 the agency.
Acts 1986, ch. 568, § 2; 2010, ch. 777, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-715 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-715
Retirement credit for state judges
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a state judge shall receive full retirement credit for service rendered after such judge's seventieth birthday. Acts 1986, ch. 553, § 23.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a state judge shall receive full retirement credit for service rendered after such judge's seventieth birthday.
Acts 1986, ch. 553, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-107
Payment of fees, fines, costs, etc., by credit card
Status: in_force

(a) The state, county or municipal court clerk and county clerk responsible for the collection of fees, fines, court costs or other charges is hereby authorized to: (1) Accept payment by credit card of a fee, fine, court cost or other charge; and (2) Collect a fee for processing the payment by credit card. (b) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "credit card" has the same meaning as used in § 47-22-101 . (c) The clerk shall set the processing fee in an amount that is reasonably related to the expense incurred by the court in processing the payment by credit card. However, the court may not set the processing fee in an amount that exceeds five percent (5%) of the amount of the fee, court cost or other charge being paid. (d) If a payment by credit card is not honored by the credit card company on which the funds are drawn, the clerk may collect a service charge from the person who owes the fee, fine, court cost or other charge. The service charge is in addition to the original fee, fine, court cost or other charge and is for the collection of that original amount. The amount of the service charge shall be the same amount as the fee charged for the collection of a check drawn on an account with insufficient funds. (e) The clerk collecting a fee or charge under this chapter shall deposit the fee or charge in the general fund of the clerk's respective governmental unit. (f) The county clerk collecting a fee or charge under this chapter shall state on any notice to the taxpayer either the percentage of the processing fee or the fee itself. (g) The county clerk collecting a fee or charge under this chapter shall state on any notice to the taxpayer either the percentage of the processing fee for use of a credit card or the actual fee imposed for the use of a credit card. Acts 1992, ch. 923, §§ 1-5; 1999, ch. 120, §§ 1 - 3.
(a) The state, county or municipal court clerk and county clerk responsible for the collection of fees, fines, court costs or other charges is hereby authorized to: (1) Accept payment by credit card of a fee, fine, court cost or other charge; and (2) Collect a fee for processing the payment by credit card.
(1) Accept payment by credit card of a fee, fine, court cost or other charge; and
(2) Collect a fee for processing the payment by credit card.
(b) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "credit card" has the same meaning as used in § 47-22-101 .
(c) The clerk shall set the processing fee in an amount that is reasonably related to the expense incurred by the court in processing the payment by credit card. However, the court may not set the processing fee in an amount that exceeds five percent (5%) of the amount of the fee, court cost or other charge being paid.
(d) If a payment by credit card is not honored by the credit card company on which the funds are drawn, the clerk may collect a service charge from the person who owes the fee, fine, court cost or other charge. The service charge is in addition to the original fee, fine, court cost or other charge and is for the collection of that original amount. The amount of the service charge shall be the same amount as the fee charged for the collection of a check drawn on an account with insufficient funds.
(e) The clerk collecting a fee or charge under this chapter shall deposit the fee or charge in the general fund of the clerk's respective governmental unit.
(f) The county clerk collecting a fee or charge under this chapter shall state on any notice to the taxpayer either the percentage of the processing fee or the fee itself.
(g) The county clerk collecting a fee or charge under this chapter shall state on any notice to the taxpayer either the percentage of the processing fee for use of a credit card or the actual fee imposed for the use of a credit card.
Acts 1992, ch. 923, §§ 1-5; 1999, ch. 120, §§ 1 - 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-104
Vacation of office
Status: in_force

(a) Any register who fails to give bond as required by § 8-13-103 within thirty (30) days after election, who fails to provide a client representation letter to the comptroller of the treasury within ten (10) days of a request for such letter during an audit, or who moves out of the county, shall vacate the office. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any register who vacates the office in accordance with subsection (a) shall forfeit all compensation from the time of such vacation. Code 1858, § 449 (deriv. Acts 1823, ch. 5, § 1); Shan., § 561; Code 1932, § 810; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1304; Acts 1987, ch. 272, §§ 1, 3.
(a) Any register who fails to give bond as required by § 8-13-103 within thirty (30) days after election, who fails to provide a client representation letter to the comptroller of the treasury within ten (10) days of a request for such letter during an audit, or who moves out of the county, shall vacate the office.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any register who vacates the office in accordance with subsection (a) shall forfeit all compensation from the time of such vacation.
Code 1858, § 449 (deriv. Acts 1823, ch. 5, § 1); Shan., § 561; Code 1932, § 810; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1304; Acts 1987, ch. 272, §§ 1, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-108
County official prohibited as sureties for other county officials
Status: in_force

No county official shall sign as surety an official bond for any other county official; provided, that when any person has signed as surety any bond of any county official, and is thereafter elected to or appointed to fill any public office, such official shall not be deemed to have violated this section and such bond signed by such official prior to such election or appointment shall continue to be good and valid for the duration of the term of office for which the principal of such bond was elected. Acts 1945, ch. 154, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1839.8 (Williams, § 1839.9); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1908.
No county official shall sign as surety an official bond for any other county official; provided, that when any person has signed as surety any bond of any county official, and is thereafter elected to or appointed to fill any public office, such official shall not be deemed to have violated this section and such bond signed by such official prior to such election or appointment shall continue to be good and valid for the duration of the term of office for which the principal of such bond was elected.
Acts 1945, ch. 154, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1839.8 (Williams, § 1839.9); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1908.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-310 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-310
Duties of executive director
Status: in_force

The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall attend to such duties as may be assigned by the district attorneys general conference or the executive committee of such conference. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 420,s 2, eff. 5/21/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-722; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall attend to such duties as may be assigned by the district attorneys general conference or the executive committee of such conference.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 420,s 2, eff. 5/21/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-722; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-20-111 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 20 / Section 8-20-111
Release to allow for salaries paid
Status: in_force

The legislative body of any county is authorized to release any county official in such official's settlements with the county from the payment of any sum or sums theretofore made by such county official for assistants or deputies, when such official would have been entitled to employ and pay such assistants and deputies had the official made application to the proper court for authority to employ them under this chapter. Acts 1931, ch. 52, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 10748.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2011.
The legislative body of any county is authorized to release any county official in such official's settlements with the county from the payment of any sum or sums theretofore made by such county official for assistants or deputies, when such official would have been entitled to employ and pay such assistants and deputies had the official made application to the proper court for authority to employ them under this chapter.
Acts 1931, ch. 52, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 10748.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2011.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-207 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-207
Bond and oath
Status: in_force

Every person either appointed or elected under this part to discharge the duties of any office and who is required by the general law to execute bond or subscribe to an oath of office shall, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of the office, qualify by executing and filing such bond or bonds and oath of office as required by the general law. Acts 1943, ch. 4, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 1866.5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2816.
Every person either appointed or elected under this part to discharge the duties of any office and who is required by the general law to execute bond or subscribe to an oath of office shall, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of the office, qualify by executing and filing such bond or bonds and oath of office as required by the general law.
Acts 1943, ch. 4, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 1866.5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2816.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-119 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-119
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 13, eff. 4/16/2013. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 6 (Williams, § 1034.69); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3819.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 13, eff. 4/16/2013.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 6 (Williams, § 1034.69); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3819.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-20-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 20 / Section 8-20-105
Reduction of number or salaries
Status: in_force

It is the duty of all officers mentioned above to reduce the number of deputies and assistants and/or the salaries paid them when it can be reasonably done. The court or judge having jurisdiction may, on motion of the county mayor, and upon reasonable notice to the officer in whose office the deputies or assistants to be affected are, have a hearing of such motion in term or in vacation, at chambers, and may reduce the number of deputies or assistants and/or the salaries paid any one (1) or more when the public good justifies. Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 6428a44; mod. Code 1932, § 10732, impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2005; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
It is the duty of all officers mentioned above to reduce the number of deputies and assistants and/or the salaries paid them when it can be reasonably done. The court or judge having jurisdiction may, on motion of the county mayor, and upon reasonable notice to the officer in whose office the deputies or assistants to be affected are, have a hearing of such motion in term or in vacation, at chambers, and may reduce the number of deputies or assistants and/or the salaries paid any one (1) or more when the public good justifies.
Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 6428a44; mod. Code 1932, § 10732, impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2005; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-113
Form of approval
Status: in_force

The approval of all official bonds shall be in writing, endorsed on the bond, and shall show the day and year on which they were approved, and be signed by the approving officer, or authenticated as the act of the court, as the case may be. Code 1858, § 762; Shan., § 1083; Code 1932, § 1824; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1913.
The approval of all official bonds shall be in writing, endorsed on the bond, and shall show the day and year on which they were approved, and be signed by the approving officer, or authenticated as the act of the court, as the case may be.
Code 1858, § 762; Shan., § 1083; Code 1932, § 1824; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1913.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 44 / Section 8-44-101
Policy - Construction
Status: in_force

(a) The general assembly hereby declares it to be the policy of this state that the formation of public policy and decisions is public business and shall not be conducted in secret. (b) This part shall not be construed to limit any of the rights and privileges contained in the Constitution of Tennessee, Article I, § 19. Acts 1974, ch. 442, §§ 1, 8; T.C.A., § 8-4401.
(a) The general assembly hereby declares it to be the policy of this state that the formation of public policy and decisions is public business and shall not be conducted in secret.
(b) This part shall not be construed to limit any of the rights and privileges contained in the Constitution of Tennessee, Article I, § 19.
Acts 1974, ch. 442, §§ 1, 8; T.C.A., § 8-4401.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-9-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 9 / Section 8-9-103
Bond
Status: in_force

Before entering into the duties of the office, the coroner shall execute an official bond in an amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or such greater amount as the county legislative body by resolution may determine. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 6, eff. 7/1/2023. Code 1858, §§ 377, 379 (deriv. Acts 1785, ch. 2, § 6); Shan., §§ 467, 469; Code 1932, §§ 714, 716; Acts 1977, ch. 270, §3; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 1, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-903; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 7.
Before entering into the duties of the office, the coroner shall execute an official bond in an amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or such greater amount as the county legislative body by resolution may determine. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 6, eff. 7/1/2023.
Code 1858, §§ 377, 379 (deriv. Acts 1785, ch. 2, § 6); Shan., §§ 467, 469; Code 1932, §§ 714, 716; Acts 1977, ch. 270, §3; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 1, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-903; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-20-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 20 / Section 8-20-106
Appeal of decision
Status: in_force

Either party dissatisfied with the decree or order of the court in the proceedings set out above is given the right of appeal as in other cases. Pending the final disposition of the application to the court, or pending the final determination on appeal, the officer making application may appoint deputies or assistants to serve until the final determination of the case, who shall be paid according to the final judgment of the court. Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 6428a44; Code 1932, §10732; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2006.
Either party dissatisfied with the decree or order of the court in the proceedings set out above is given the right of appeal as in other cases. Pending the final disposition of the application to the court, or pending the final determination on appeal, the officer making application may appoint deputies or assistants to serve until the final determination of the case, who shall be paid according to the final judgment of the court.
Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 6428a44; Code 1932, §10732; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2006.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-404 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-404
Compliance with conditions of grants permitted
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the commissioner, in the commissioner's discretion, from permitting any department in state service from complying with any condition or limitation included in, or affecting any grant from, the federal government or other public or private source. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 45.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the commissioner, in the commissioner's discretion, from permitting any department in state service from complying with any condition or limitation included in, or affecting any grant from, the federal government or other public or private source.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 45.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-308 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-308
Member of local fund entering service of employer without local fund
Status: in_force

A teacher, in the service of an employer operating a local retirement fund, who becomes a member of this retirement system by entrance into the service of an employer without a local retirement fund, shall contribute to the retirement system while so employed and continue with the previous service credits in the retirement system which the teacher had at the time of becoming a member, as if the teacher had been a member during such period of service. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(4).
A teacher, in the service of an employer operating a local retirement fund, who becomes a member of this retirement system by entrance into the service of an employer without a local retirement fund, shall contribute to the retirement system while so employed and continue with the previous service credits in the retirement system which the teacher had at the time of becoming a member, as if the teacher had been a member during such period of service.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(4).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-1202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-1202
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Other post-employment benefits" or "post-employment benefits" means nonpension benefits paid on behalf of former employees or the former employees' beneficiaries after separation from service. The benefits may include, but shall not be limited to, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, medicare part B or part D premiums, life insurance, long-term care, and long-term disability; (2) "Political subdivision" means any Tennessee local governmental entity, including, but not limited to, any municipality, metropolitan government, county, utility district, school district, public building authority, and development district created and existing pursuant to the laws of Tennessee, or any instrumentality of government created by any one (1) or more of the named local governmental entities or by an act of the general assembly; and (3) "State funding board" or "funding board" means the board created pursuant to § 9-9-101 . Acts 2006, ch. 771, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Other post-employment benefits" or "post-employment benefits" means nonpension benefits paid on behalf of former employees or the former employees' beneficiaries after separation from service. The benefits may include, but shall not be limited to, medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, medicare part B or part D premiums, life insurance, long-term care, and long-term disability;
(2) "Political subdivision" means any Tennessee local governmental entity, including, but not limited to, any municipality, metropolitan government, county, utility district, school district, public building authority, and development district created and existing pursuant to the laws of Tennessee, or any instrumentality of government created by any one (1) or more of the named local governmental entities or by an act of the general assembly; and
(3) "State funding board" or "funding board" means the board created pursuant to § 9-9-101 .
Acts 2006, ch. 771, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-108
Copy of impeachment - Answer
Status: in_force

Upon the appearance of the person impeached, such person is entitled to a copy of the impeachment, and to a reasonable time in which to answer the same. Code 1858, § 5287; Shan., § 7267; Code 1932, § 11869; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2608.
Upon the appearance of the person impeached, such person is entitled to a copy of the impeachment, and to a reasonable time in which to answer the same.
Code 1858, § 5287; Shan., § 7267; Code 1932, § 11869; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2608.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-508 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-508
Vocational rehabilitation
Status: in_force

(a) Any disability beneficiary, upon recommendation of the medical advisors, may be referred to the division of vocational rehabilitation, or other rehabilitation agencies, to determine whether the beneficiary is physically and/or mentally capable of retraining for some type of gainful employment. (b) The recommendation of such agencies shall be considered by the medical advisors and board of trustees to determine the eligibility of a member to continue monthly disability benefits. (c) Should any disability beneficiary refuse the services of such agency, such refusal shall be treated in the same manner as a refusal to be reevaluated and may result in the suspension of monthly benefits. Acts 1978, ch. 741, § 19; T.C.A., §§ 8-3914(d), 8-36-507; Acts 1997, ch. 219, § 7; 2009, ch. 142, § 7.
(a) Any disability beneficiary, upon recommendation of the medical advisors, may be referred to the division of vocational rehabilitation, or other rehabilitation agencies, to determine whether the beneficiary is physically and/or mentally capable of retraining for some type of gainful employment.
(b) The recommendation of such agencies shall be considered by the medical advisors and board of trustees to determine the eligibility of a member to continue monthly disability benefits.
(c) Should any disability beneficiary refuse the services of such agency, such refusal shall be treated in the same manner as a refusal to be reevaluated and may result in the suspension of monthly benefits.
Acts 1978, ch. 741, § 19; T.C.A., §§ 8-3914(d), 8-36-507; Acts 1997, ch. 219, § 7; 2009, ch. 142, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-105
Counselors for educational or correctional institutions
Status: in_force

No person shall be hired for a position as counselor in any educational or correctional institution in this state unless that person possesses adequate training and competence in the field of counseling. Acts 1976, ch. 531, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4133.
No person shall be hired for a position as counselor in any educational or correctional institution in this state unless that person possesses adequate training and competence in the field of counseling.
Acts 1976, ch. 531, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4133.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-5-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-108
Accounts with banks
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall keep accounts in the books of the office with the individual banks in which the public revenue or money is deposited, with such balances being reconciled to the individual bank statement balances on a monthly basis, showing the amount in the bank to the credit of the state at the end of each month. Code 1858, § 239 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 27, § 12); Shan., § 291; Code 1932, § 247; Acts 1975, ch. 138, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-508.
The state treasurer shall keep accounts in the books of the office with the individual banks in which the public revenue or money is deposited, with such balances being reconciled to the individual bank statement balances on a monthly basis, showing the amount in the bank to the credit of the state at the end of each month.
Code 1858, § 239 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 27, § 12); Shan., § 291; Code 1932, § 247; Acts 1975, ch. 138, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-508.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-807 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-807
Assignment of certain retired attorneys general to sit as state judges - Jurisdiction - Compensation - Certification of dates of service
Status: in_force

(a) The chief justice of the supreme court shall likewise be empowered to assign and designate any retired attorney general to sit as judge and hold any court in the same manner, for the same purpose and such person shall have the same authority, duty and jurisdiction as any retired state judge is authorized to perform or exercise under § 8-36-806 . (b) A retired attorney general assigned and designated to sit and perform the duties and functions of a judge shall have served at least twenty-four (24) years as an attorney general prior to retirement, and jurisdiction shall be limited and restricted to habeas corpus cases and such cases as may arise under the Post Conviction Procedure Act, compiled in title 40, chapter 30, part 1. (c) Such person's compensation hereunder shall include such person's retirement allowance, plus the difference between such person's retirement allowance and the amount that person would receive if that person were an active or regular judge of the same court. (d) The chief justice shall certify to the administrative director of the courts the date on which such service commences, and the date on which such service terminates. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., §§ 8-3940(b), 8-36-814; Acts 1993, ch. 66, § 9.
(a) The chief justice of the supreme court shall likewise be empowered to assign and designate any retired attorney general to sit as judge and hold any court in the same manner, for the same purpose and such person shall have the same authority, duty and jurisdiction as any retired state judge is authorized to perform or exercise under § 8-36-806 .
(b) A retired attorney general assigned and designated to sit and perform the duties and functions of a judge shall have served at least twenty-four (24) years as an attorney general prior to retirement, and jurisdiction shall be limited and restricted to habeas corpus cases and such cases as may arise under the Post Conviction Procedure Act, compiled in title 40, chapter 30, part 1.
(c) Such person's compensation hereunder shall include such person's retirement allowance, plus the difference between such person's retirement allowance and the amount that person would receive if that person were an active or regular judge of the same court.
(d) The chief justice shall certify to the administrative director of the courts the date on which such service commences, and the date on which such service terminates.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., §§ 8-3940(b), 8-36-814; Acts 1993, ch. 66, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-105
Duty to execute surveys
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the county surveyor faithfully to execute and return all orders of survey directed to the surveyor from any court of record in the state, and make all surveys of lands or lots in the county, at the request of any person interested therein, on the payment or tender of the surveyor's fees. Code 1858, § 438; Shan., § 537; Code 1932, § 789; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1205.
It is the duty of the county surveyor faithfully to execute and return all orders of survey directed to the surveyor from any court of record in the state, and make all surveys of lands or lots in the county, at the request of any person interested therein, on the payment or tender of the surveyor's fees.
Code 1858, § 438; Shan., § 537; Code 1932, § 789; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1205.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-203 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-203
Determination of authority, duties and responsibilities of state preferred service positions - Classification plan - Role of commissioner - Statement of minimum qualifications - Upgrades in classification plan
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, after consulting with appointing authorities and other qualified authorities, shall determine, or cause to be determined, the authority, duties, and responsibilities of all positions in the state preferred service. (b) The commissioner shall prepare a classification plan that groups all positions in the preferred service in classes, based on the authority, duties, and responsibilities of each position. The classification plan must set forth, for each class of positions, the class title and a statement of the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the class. Each class of positions may be subdivided, and classes may be grouped and ranked in such manner as the commissioner considers appropriate. (c) The commissioner shall periodically: (1) Review the positions in the state preferred service; and (2) Reallocate the positions to the proper classes based on the duties and responsibilities of the positions at the time of the review under subdivision (c)(1). (d) The commissioner shall also prepare a statement of minimum qualifications for each class of positions in the preferred service. (e) When any position classification is upgraded in the classification plan, all employees in that position classification shall receive any necessary salary adjustment so that the employee's salary does not fall below the minimum range of the classification. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 12.
(a) The commissioner, after consulting with appointing authorities and other qualified authorities, shall determine, or cause to be determined, the authority, duties, and responsibilities of all positions in the state preferred service.
(b) The commissioner shall prepare a classification plan that groups all positions in the preferred service in classes, based on the authority, duties, and responsibilities of each position. The classification plan must set forth, for each class of positions, the class title and a statement of the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the class. Each class of positions may be subdivided, and classes may be grouped and ranked in such manner as the commissioner considers appropriate.
(c) The commissioner shall periodically: (1) Review the positions in the state preferred service; and (2) Reallocate the positions to the proper classes based on the duties and responsibilities of the positions at the time of the review under subdivision (c)(1).
(1) Review the positions in the state preferred service; and
(2) Reallocate the positions to the proper classes based on the duties and responsibilities of the positions at the time of the review under subdivision (c)(1).
(d) The commissioner shall also prepare a statement of minimum qualifications for each class of positions in the preferred service.
(e) When any position classification is upgraded in the classification plan, all employees in that position classification shall receive any necessary salary adjustment so that the employee's salary does not fall below the minimum range of the classification.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-505 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-505
Appropriation for county's share - Contributions deposited in county insurance fund
Status: in_force

The county legislative body or other governing body of the county shall appropriate from the funds of the county, an amount annually which shall be sufficient to pay the county's portion of such insurance premiums. These amounts shall be remitted periodically as required to the county trustee, and shall be deposited in a fund to be known as the "county insurance fund." The amounts deducted from the salaries of participating county employees and officials shall also be deposited to the county insurance fund within three (3) days after the amount has been deducted, and from this fund, the cost of the insurance program shall be paid upon a warrant drawn by the county mayor. Acts 1961, ch. 139, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3909; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., §§ 8-4108, 8-50-205; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
The county legislative body or other governing body of the county shall appropriate from the funds of the county, an amount annually which shall be sufficient to pay the county's portion of such insurance premiums. These amounts shall be remitted periodically as required to the county trustee, and shall be deposited in a fund to be known as the "county insurance fund." The amounts deducted from the salaries of participating county employees and officials shall also be deposited to the county insurance fund within three (3) days after the amount has been deducted, and from this fund, the cost of the insurance program shall be paid upon a warrant drawn by the county mayor.
Acts 1961, ch. 139, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3909; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., §§ 8-4108, 8-50-205; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-113
Authority of trustees of deferred or tax sheltered compensation plans to contract for investment management services, personal services, professional services and consultant services
Status: in_force

The trustees of any deferred or tax sheltered compensation plans established pursuant to this part are expressly authorized to contract for investment management services, personal services, professional services and consultant services for the deferred compensation programs. The trustees shall provide for the powers, duties, functions and compensation of any investment managers, professionals or consultants so engaged. Any contract for investment management services, personal services, professional services and consultant services may be procured in the manner prescribed by the trustees without regard to the requirements of [former] § 12-4-109 [see the Compiler's Notes], if it is determined that the services are necessary or desirable for the efficient administration of the deferred compensation programs. All expenses and fees incidental to the procurement of services shall be charged to and paid from participant accounts. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 389, s 1, eff. 5/14/2013.
The trustees of any deferred or tax sheltered compensation plans established pursuant to this part are expressly authorized to contract for investment management services, personal services, professional services and consultant services for the deferred compensation programs. The trustees shall provide for the powers, duties, functions and compensation of any investment managers, professionals or consultants so engaged. Any contract for investment management services, personal services, professional services and consultant services may be procured in the manner prescribed by the trustees without regard to the requirements of [former] § 12-4-109 [see the Compiler's Notes], if it is determined that the services are necessary or desirable for the efficient administration of the deferred compensation programs. All expenses and fees incidental to the procurement of services shall be charged to and paid from participant accounts.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 389, s 1, eff. 5/14/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-106
Seal
Status: in_force

The comptroller of the treasury shall keep a seal, with the motto, "The Seal of the Comptroller of Tennessee." Code 1858, § 206 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 3); Shan., § 256; Code 1932, § 200; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-406.
The comptroller of the treasury shall keep a seal, with the motto, "The Seal of the Comptroller of Tennessee."
Code 1858, § 206 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 3); Shan., § 256; Code 1932, § 200; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-406.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-106
Disobedience to attorney's subpoena
Status: in_force

Any disobedience to such subpoena, or refusal to answer any proper questions propounded by the officers at such inquiry, is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 11; Shan., § 1135a21; Code 1932, § 1897; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2706; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any disobedience to such subpoena, or refusal to answer any proper questions propounded by the officers at such inquiry, is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 11; Shan., § 1135a21; Code 1932, § 1897; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2706; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-507 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-507
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 2019, ch. 325, § 1.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 2019, ch. 325, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-411 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-411
Classification plan
Status: in_force

The board shall, as soon as practical after this part becomes operative, adopt a classification plan and make rules for its administration. The position classification plan may, if desired, create different classes of positions within each position in the classified service. The position classification plan shall show the duties, authorities, responsibilities and character of work required of each position and each class thereof. The board shall determine the requirements of each position and class thereof as to education, experience, capabilities, knowledge and skill. As far as practical, the probable lines of promotion to and from the classes of positions shall be indicated. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-850.
The board shall, as soon as practical after this part becomes operative, adopt a classification plan and make rules for its administration. The position classification plan may, if desired, create different classes of positions within each position in the classified service. The position classification plan shall show the duties, authorities, responsibilities and character of work required of each position and each class thereof. The board shall determine the requirements of each position and class thereof as to education, experience, capabilities, knowledge and skill. As far as practical, the probable lines of promotion to and from the classes of positions shall be indicated.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-850.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-14-308 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 14 / Section 8-14-308
Submission of budget
Status: in_force

Each year's budget for the operation of the office of executive director of the district public defenders conference shall be submitted to the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives and the judiciary committee of the senate prior to approval of the budget by the general assembly. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 8, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 15, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 40, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 24; 1996, ch. 610, § 4.
Each year's budget for the operation of the office of executive director of the district public defenders conference shall be submitted to the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives and the judiciary committee of the senate prior to approval of the budget by the general assembly.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 8, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 15, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 40, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 24; 1996, ch. 610, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-921 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-921
Right of legislature to change hybrid plan on prospective basis
Status: in_force

The general assembly shall have the right to freeze, suspend, or modify benefits, employee and employer contributions, plan terms, and design of the hybrid plan on a prospective basis through amendments to or repeals of chapters 34-37 of this title. Nothing under state law may confer to participants in the hybrid plan an implied right to future retirement benefit arrangements and such participants may not assert the indefinite continuation of the retirement formulas, contribution rates, eligibility ages, or any other provision of the plan; provided, however, that the actuarial value of accrued benefits earned by participants prior to the effective date of any such amendment or repeal shall remain an enforceable right and may not be reduced or otherwise forfeited except by the consent of the participant or in accordance with § 8-36-918 . Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, the cost-of-living provisions of § 8-36-701 shall not be deemed an accrued benefit and may be subject to change pursuant to this section and § 8-36-922 . Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
The general assembly shall have the right to freeze, suspend, or modify benefits, employee and employer contributions, plan terms, and design of the hybrid plan on a prospective basis through amendments to or repeals of chapters 34-37 of this title. Nothing under state law may confer to participants in the hybrid plan an implied right to future retirement benefit arrangements and such participants may not assert the indefinite continuation of the retirement formulas, contribution rates, eligibility ages, or any other provision of the plan; provided, however, that the actuarial value of accrued benefits earned by participants prior to the effective date of any such amendment or repeal shall remain an enforceable right and may not be reduced or otherwise forfeited except by the consent of the participant or in accordance with § 8-36-918 . Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, the cost-of-living provisions of § 8-36-701 shall not be deemed an accrued benefit and may be subject to change pursuant to this section and § 8-36-922 .
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-202
Power to subpoena
Status: in_force

For these purposes, the comptroller of the treasury is empowered to issue subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum to require attendance of persons and submission of documents, at specified times and places, to give testimony in the case or matter therein stated. The subpoena shall mention the names of the parties to the hearing and the party at whose instance the witness is called, and, if necessary, require the witness also to bring any books, documents, or other writing under the person's control which may be pertinent to the hearing. Acts 1963, ch. 128, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-417; T.C.A., § 8-413.
For these purposes, the comptroller of the treasury is empowered to issue subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum to require attendance of persons and submission of documents, at specified times and places, to give testimony in the case or matter therein stated. The subpoena shall mention the names of the parties to the hearing and the party at whose instance the witness is called, and, if necessary, require the witness also to bring any books, documents, or other writing under the person's control which may be pertinent to the hearing.
Acts 1963, ch. 128, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-417; T.C.A., § 8-413.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-603 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-603
Discipline or discrimination for communication prohibited - Damages
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any public employer to discipline, threaten to discipline or otherwise discriminate against an employee because such employee exercised that employee's right to communicate with an elected public official. (b) If the court of competent jurisdiction determines that a public employer has disciplined, threatened to discipline or otherwise discriminated against an employee because such employee exercised the rights provided by this part, such employee shall be entitled to compensatory damages plus reasonable attorney fees. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 446,s 1, eff. 5/22/2019. Acts 1980, ch. 806, § 1.
(a) It is unlawful for any public employer to discipline, threaten to discipline or otherwise discriminate against an employee because such employee exercised that employee's right to communicate with an elected public official.
(b) If the court of competent jurisdiction determines that a public employer has disciplined, threatened to discipline or otherwise discriminated against an employee because such employee exercised the rights provided by this part, such employee shall be entitled to compensatory damages plus reasonable attorney fees.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 446,s 1, eff. 5/22/2019.
Acts 1980, ch. 806, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-116 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-116
Penalty for improper conduct of sales
Status: in_force

It is a Class C misdemeanor, for which, on conviction, a constable may be removed from office and otherwise punished, for a constable to make any official sale at unlawful hours, or to purchase at the constable's own sales. Code 1858, § 393 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 31, § 1; 1807, ch. 99, § 1; 1813, ch. 103); Shan., § 484; Code 1932, § 730; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1016; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
It is a Class C misdemeanor, for which, on conviction, a constable may be removed from office and otherwise punished, for a constable to make any official sale at unlawful hours, or to purchase at the constable's own sales.
Code 1858, § 393 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 31, § 1; 1807, ch. 99, § 1; 1813, ch. 103); Shan., § 484; Code 1932, § 730; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1016; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-319 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-319
Transferred
Status: repealed

Transferred to Title 8, Chapter 35, Part 2 by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,s 16, eff. 4/10/2014. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296,s 15, eff. 4/29/2013.
Transferred to Title 8, Chapter 35, Part 2 by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,s 16, eff. 4/10/2014.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296,s 15, eff. 4/29/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-24-114 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 24 / Section 8-24-114
County legislative body authorized to fix salary of county mayor in excess of statutory amount
Status: in_force

The county legislative bodies of the various counties are hereby granted authority to fix the salary of any county mayor in an amount in excess of the amount guaranteed in § 8-24-102 or § 8-24-113 . Acts 1957, ch. 172, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., § 8-2416; Acts 1996, ch. 841, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
The county legislative bodies of the various counties are hereby granted authority to fix the salary of any county mayor in an amount in excess of the amount guaranteed in § 8-24-102 or § 8-24-113 .
Acts 1957, ch. 172, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., § 8-2416; Acts 1996, ch. 841, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-803 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-803
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 624, s 2, eff. 3/22/2016. Code 1858, § 4584; Shan., § 6424; mod. Code 1932, § 10720; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2131.
Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 624, s 2, eff. 3/22/2016.
Code 1858, § 4584; Shan., § 6424; mod. Code 1932, § 10720; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2131.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-114 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-114
Unapproved bond not to be filed
Status: in_force

No officer with whom any official bond is required to be filed shall allow the same to be filed in such officer's office unless the approval of the proper officer or court appear thereon, endorsed according to §§ 8-19-111 - 8-19-115. Code 1858, § 767; Shan., § 1088; Code 1932, § 1829; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1914.
No officer with whom any official bond is required to be filed shall allow the same to be filed in such officer's office unless the approval of the proper officer or court appear thereon, endorsed according to §§ 8-19-111 - 8-19-115.
Code 1858, § 767; Shan., § 1088; Code 1932, § 1829; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1914.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-106
Oath and surety bond
Status: in_force

(a) Before entering into the duties of the office, the constable shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office, pursuant to § 8-10-108 . Each constable shall execute an official bond in an amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) or such greater amount as the county legislative body by resolution may determine. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19. (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the bond as required for a constable shall be a surety bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in Tennessee as surety. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 7, eff. 7/1/2023. Code 1858, §§ 385, 386 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 152; 1839-1840, ch. 63, §§ 2, 5); Shan., §§ 476, 477; Code 1932, §§ 723, 724; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 4; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 2, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1006; Acts 1998, ch. 677, §§ 8, 9; 2011 , ch. 150, § 1.
(a) Before entering into the duties of the office, the constable shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office, pursuant to § 8-10-108 . Each constable shall execute an official bond in an amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) or such greater amount as the county legislative body by resolution may determine. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the bond as required for a constable shall be a surety bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in Tennessee as surety.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 7, eff. 7/1/2023.
Code 1858, §§ 385, 386 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 152; 1839-1840, ch. 63, §§ 2, 5); Shan., §§ 476, 477; Code 1932, §§ 723, 724; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 4; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 2, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1006; Acts 1998, ch. 677, §§ 8, 9; 2011 , ch. 150, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-412 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-412
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015. Acts 2007 , ch. 184, § 12.
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 2007 , ch. 184, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-604 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-604
Construction
Status: in_force

No provision of this part shall be construed to prohibit an employer from correcting or reprimanding an employee for making untrue allegations concerning any job-related matter to an elected public official. Acts 1980, ch. 806, § 1.
No provision of this part shall be construed to prohibit an employer from correcting or reprimanding an employee for making untrue allegations concerning any job-related matter to an elected public official.
Acts 1980, ch. 806, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-108
Separate and secure waiting areas for victims of crimes during critical stages of judicial process
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with § 40-38-102 , whenever possible, victims of crime must have separate and secure waiting areas during all critical stages of the judicial process, and to further the availability of such separate and secure waiting areas, the district attorneys general conference shall assist in assessing whether such space exists for victims to meet with attorneys, law enforcement, counselors, and others, and to wait while attending judicial proceedings in judicial facilities throughout the state. (b) By March 1, 2022, the district attorneys general conference shall submit a report to the chairs of the judiciary committee of the senate and the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives as to whether separate and secure waiting areas exist within each of the thirty-one (31) judicial districts along with recommendations to achieve the requirements of § 40-38-102 . (c) The district attorneys general conference additionally shall determine whether grant or other funding is available to create separate and secure waiting areas or to improve such existing spaces and shall assist judicial districts in achieving the creation or improvement of such separate and secure waiting areas. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 535, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
(a) In accordance with § 40-38-102 , whenever possible, victims of crime must have separate and secure waiting areas during all critical stages of the judicial process, and to further the availability of such separate and secure waiting areas, the district attorneys general conference shall assist in assessing whether such space exists for victims to meet with attorneys, law enforcement, counselors, and others, and to wait while attending judicial proceedings in judicial facilities throughout the state.
(b) By March 1, 2022, the district attorneys general conference shall submit a report to the chairs of the judiciary committee of the senate and the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives as to whether separate and secure waiting areas exist within each of the thirty-one (31) judicial districts along with recommendations to achieve the requirements of § 40-38-102 .
(c) The district attorneys general conference additionally shall determine whether grant or other funding is available to create separate and secure waiting areas or to improve such existing spaces and shall assist judicial districts in achieving the creation or improvement of such separate and secure waiting areas.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 535, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-119 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-119
Qualifications for office
Status: in_force

To qualify for the office of register, a person must be a qualified voter of the county and a resident of the county for one (1) year prior to the date of the qualifying deadline for running as a candidate for register. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 809,s 4, eff. 9/1/2022.
To qualify for the office of register, a person must be a qualified voter of the county and a resident of the county for one (1) year prior to the date of the qualifying deadline for running as a candidate for register.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 809,s 4, eff. 9/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-101
Officers subject to removal - Grounds
Status: in_force

Every person holding any office of trust or profit, under and by virtue of any of the laws of the state, either state, county, or municipal, except such officers as are by the constitution removable only and exclusively by methods other than those provided in this chapter, who shall knowingly or willfully commit misconduct in office, or who shall knowingly or willfully neglect to perform any duty enjoined upon such officer by any of the laws of the state, or who shall in any public place be in a state of intoxication produced by strong drink voluntarily taken, or who shall engage in any form of illegal gambling, or who shall commit any act constituting a violation of any penal statute involving moral turpitude, shall forfeit such office and shall be ousted from such office in the manner hereinafter provided. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 1; Shan., § 1135a1; Code 1932, § 1877; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2701; Acts 2004, ch. 621, § 1.
Every person holding any office of trust or profit, under and by virtue of any of the laws of the state, either state, county, or municipal, except such officers as are by the constitution removable only and exclusively by methods other than those provided in this chapter, who shall knowingly or willfully commit misconduct in office, or who shall knowingly or willfully neglect to perform any duty enjoined upon such officer by any of the laws of the state, or who shall in any public place be in a state of intoxication produced by strong drink voluntarily taken, or who shall engage in any form of illegal gambling, or who shall commit any act constituting a violation of any penal statute involving moral turpitude, shall forfeit such office and shall be ousted from such office in the manner hereinafter provided.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 1; Shan., § 1135a1; Code 1932, § 1877; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2701; Acts 2004, ch. 621, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-205 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-205
Opinions of attorney general - Publication - Distribution
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general and reporter shall cause to be printed and bound, in a form deemed appropriate, official opinions of that office. Opinions shall be printed annually. (b) The attorney general and reporter is authorized to examine all such past opinions and omit from the publication any opinion which has, as a result of a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by a change in the law by the general assembly, become obsolete or no longer of authoritative value. (c) Such opinions, as prepared under the above authority, shall be published in such quantity as the attorney general and reporter determines necessary to supply such publications to all state colleges and universities, the library and archives for interchange, members of the general assembly upon request and the various state departments and agencies, all of which will be furnished without cost, and a sufficient number to be sold to the public generally at a price to include necessary costs above the actual cost of publication. Acts 1881, ch. 4, § 5; Shan., § 5766; Code 1932, § 9964; Acts 1965, ch. 130, § 2; 1971, ch. 276, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-615.
(a) The attorney general and reporter shall cause to be printed and bound, in a form deemed appropriate, official opinions of that office. Opinions shall be printed annually.
(b) The attorney general and reporter is authorized to examine all such past opinions and omit from the publication any opinion which has, as a result of a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by a change in the law by the general assembly, become obsolete or no longer of authoritative value.
(c) Such opinions, as prepared under the above authority, shall be published in such quantity as the attorney general and reporter determines necessary to supply such publications to all state colleges and universities, the library and archives for interchange, members of the general assembly upon request and the various state departments and agencies, all of which will be furnished without cost, and a sufficient number to be sold to the public generally at a price to include necessary costs above the actual cost of publication.
Acts 1881, ch. 4, § 5; Shan., § 5766; Code 1932, § 9964; Acts 1965, ch. 130, § 2; 1971, ch. 276, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-615.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-303 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-303
Actions instituted by district attorneys general excepted
Status: in_force

This part is not to be construed as requiring the attorney general and reporter to approve of, participate in, or supervise actions instituted by the various district attorneys general pursuant to law. Acts 1979, ch. 422, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-625.
This part is not to be construed as requiring the attorney general and reporter to approve of, participate in, or supervise actions instituted by the various district attorneys general pursuant to law.
Acts 1979, ch. 422, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-625.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-26-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 26 / Section 8-26-110
Filing and audit of expense claims
Status: in_force

(a) Such expense accounts shall be filed with the official or department whose duty it is to audit or audit and pay same, and shall not be allowed or approved by such official or department until made out as so provided. It is the duty of the official auditing such expense account to address an inquiry in writing to the officer making same, requiring a written explanation of any item or items wherever desirable. (b) This section and § 8-26-109 do not apply to expense allowances when the general assembly provides an expense allowance of a fixed and definite amount for a definite period of time. (c) Provided, however, in any county having a population of not less than two hundred seventy-six thousand (276,000) nor more than two hundred seventy-seven thousand (277,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, no county officer shall be required to file a statement as provided in § 8-26-109 , for any expenses for which there has been appropriated by the general assembly or through a salary suit a sum certain to pay such expenses. Acts 1911, ch. 65, § 1; Shan., § 6359a3; Code 1932, § 10663; Acts 1978, ch. 918, § 1; 1979, ch. 346, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2513.
(a) Such expense accounts shall be filed with the official or department whose duty it is to audit or audit and pay same, and shall not be allowed or approved by such official or department until made out as so provided. It is the duty of the official auditing such expense account to address an inquiry in writing to the officer making same, requiring a written explanation of any item or items wherever desirable.
(b) This section and § 8-26-109 do not apply to expense allowances when the general assembly provides an expense allowance of a fixed and definite amount for a definite period of time.
(c) Provided, however, in any county having a population of not less than two hundred seventy-six thousand (276,000) nor more than two hundred seventy-seven thousand (277,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, no county officer shall be required to file a statement as provided in § 8-26-109 , for any expenses for which there has been appropriated by the general assembly or through a salary suit a sum certain to pay such expenses.
Acts 1911, ch. 65, § 1; Shan., § 6359a3; Code 1932, § 10663; Acts 1978, ch. 918, § 1; 1979, ch. 346, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2513.