Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-602 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-602
Fiscal officer
Status: in_force

(a) Whereas, the various district attorneys general for the state of Tennessee are entitled to receive and do receive funding from various state, federal and local governmental sources, and private donors, and an orderly system for receiving and disbursing same is necessary, the district attorneys general are hereby authorized and empowered to designate the executive director of the district attorneys general conference as fiscal officer for the judicial district served by a district attorney general. The executive director is authorized and empowered to receive and disburse funds so received for any lawful purpose not inconsistent with this part. (b) (1) The executive director is hereby designated as fiscal officer for the receipt and disbursement of all funds distributed pursuant to § 36-5-107 and related federal matching funds when the office of the district attorney general is the agency actually participating in the child support collection program as provided by federal law. (2) Any unspent incentive funds being held by counties for the benefit of the offices of district attorneys general as of April 30, 1990, shall be transferred to the executive director. Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 2; 1990, ch. 974, § 1; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
(a) Whereas, the various district attorneys general for the state of Tennessee are entitled to receive and do receive funding from various state, federal and local governmental sources, and private donors, and an orderly system for receiving and disbursing same is necessary, the district attorneys general are hereby authorized and empowered to designate the executive director of the district attorneys general conference as fiscal officer for the judicial district served by a district attorney general. The executive director is authorized and empowered to receive and disburse funds so received for any lawful purpose not inconsistent with this part.
(b) (1) The executive director is hereby designated as fiscal officer for the receipt and disbursement of all funds distributed pursuant to § 36-5-107 and related federal matching funds when the office of the district attorney general is the agency actually participating in the child support collection program as provided by federal law. (2) Any unspent incentive funds being held by counties for the benefit of the offices of district attorneys general as of April 30, 1990, shall be transferred to the executive director.
(1) The executive director is hereby designated as fiscal officer for the receipt and disbursement of all funds distributed pursuant to § 36-5-107 and related federal matching funds when the office of the district attorney general is the agency actually participating in the child support collection program as provided by federal law.
(2) Any unspent incentive funds being held by counties for the benefit of the offices of district attorneys general as of April 30, 1990, shall be transferred to the executive director.
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 2; 1990, ch. 974, § 1; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-26-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 26 / Section 8-26-107
Fees for witnesses committed to jail
Status: in_force

Jailers shall be allowed the same fees for keeping witnesses committed to jail as they are allowed by § 8-26-105 for keeping prisoners, the same to be taxed in the bill of costs and paid in the same manner as other costs in the same cases. Acts 1859-1860, ch. 121; Shan., § 6413; mod. Code 1932, § 10714; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2510.
Jailers shall be allowed the same fees for keeping witnesses committed to jail as they are allowed by § 8-26-105 for keeping prisoners, the same to be taxed in the bill of costs and paid in the same manner as other costs in the same cases.
Acts 1859-1860, ch. 121; Shan., § 6413; mod. Code 1932, § 10714; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2510.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-33-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 33 / Section 8-33-102
Reemployment after discharge from service
Status: in_force

Any public employee who leaves a position or who left such position not earlier than June 27, 1950, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, in order to perform military duty, or who was performing military duty on June 27, 1950, and who is relieved or discharged from such duty under conditions other than dishonorable, and makes application for reemployment within ninety (90) days after such employee is relieved from military duty or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than one (1) year shall: (1) If still physically qualified to perform the duties of such position, be restored to such position if it exists and is not held by a person with greater seniority, otherwise to a position of like seniority, status and pay; or (2) If not qualified to perform the duties of such position by reason of disability sustained during such service, such public employee shall be placed in such other position, the duties of which such employee is qualified to perform as will provide the employee like seniority, status and pay, or the nearest approximation thereof consistent with the circumstances of the case. Acts 1951, ch. 112, § 2 (Williams, § 1034.74); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3302.
Any public employee who leaves a position or who left such position not earlier than June 27, 1950, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, in order to perform military duty, or who was performing military duty on June 27, 1950, and who is relieved or discharged from such duty under conditions other than dishonorable, and makes application for reemployment within ninety (90) days after such employee is relieved from military duty or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than one (1) year shall:
(1) If still physically qualified to perform the duties of such position, be restored to such position if it exists and is not held by a person with greater seniority, otherwise to a position of like seniority, status and pay; or
(2) If not qualified to perform the duties of such position by reason of disability sustained during such service, such public employee shall be placed in such other position, the duties of which such employee is qualified to perform as will provide the employee like seniority, status and pay, or the nearest approximation thereof consistent with the circumstances of the case.
Acts 1951, ch. 112, § 2 (Williams, § 1034.74); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3302.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-303 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-303
Setting of retirement date
Status: in_force

(a) Any member eligible to retire may set the effective date of the member's retirement at any date within one hundred fifty (150) days before or after the date the member's application is filed with the board; provided, that such effective date of retirement follows the date of such member's separation from service and that the member at the time so specified for the member's retirement shall have completed the applicable eligibility requirements as hereinabove set forth. (b) A member may submit only one (1) retirement application even if the member has service credit in one (1) or more of the four (4) defined benefit plans administered by the retirement system pursuant to chapters 34-37 of this title. The retirement payment plan and beneficiary selected by the member on the retirement application shall be the same for all of the plans and may not be changed or revoked, except as provided in part 6 of this chapter. The retirement system shall pay benefits from each of the applicable plans on the member's effective date of retirement; provided, that the member has met the eligibility requirements of the particular plan for a retirement allowance. If on a member's effective date of retirement the member has not met the eligibility requirements for a retirement allowance from a particular plan, the retirement system shall commence payments from that plan once the member meets the eligibility requirements of the plan. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736,s 9, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1973, ch. 347, § 13; T.C.A., § 8-3908; Acts 1993, ch. 67, § 21.
(a) Any member eligible to retire may set the effective date of the member's retirement at any date within one hundred fifty (150) days before or after the date the member's application is filed with the board; provided, that such effective date of retirement follows the date of such member's separation from service and that the member at the time so specified for the member's retirement shall have completed the applicable eligibility requirements as hereinabove set forth.
(b) A member may submit only one (1) retirement application even if the member has service credit in one (1) or more of the four (4) defined benefit plans administered by the retirement system pursuant to chapters 34-37 of this title. The retirement payment plan and beneficiary selected by the member on the retirement application shall be the same for all of the plans and may not be changed or revoked, except as provided in part 6 of this chapter. The retirement system shall pay benefits from each of the applicable plans on the member's effective date of retirement; provided, that the member has met the eligibility requirements of the particular plan for a retirement allowance. If on a member's effective date of retirement the member has not met the eligibility requirements for a retirement allowance from a particular plan, the retirement system shall commence payments from that plan once the member meets the eligibility requirements of the plan.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736,s 9, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; 1973, ch. 347, § 13; T.C.A., § 8-3908; Acts 1993, ch. 67, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-501 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-501
Attendance of district attorney general at grand jury
Status: in_force

Whenever required by the grand jury, the district attorney general or a designated assistant may attend before that body for the purpose of assisting in its inquiries, which assistance may include the examination of witnesses and the giving of legal advice as to any matters cognizable by that body; provided, that the district attorney general or the designated assistant shall not be present when the question is taken upon the finding of an indictment; and provided further, that the foreman of any grand jury shall be prohibited from communicating to the district attorney general or any other person the way in which any grand juror voted on any question before such body. Acts 1981, ch. 419, § 1.
Whenever required by the grand jury, the district attorney general or a designated assistant may attend before that body for the purpose of assisting in its inquiries, which assistance may include the examination of witnesses and the giving of legal advice as to any matters cognizable by that body; provided, that the district attorney general or the designated assistant shall not be present when the question is taken upon the finding of an indictment; and provided further, that the foreman of any grand jury shall be prohibited from communicating to the district attorney general or any other person the way in which any grand juror voted on any question before such body.
Acts 1981, ch. 419, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-504 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-504
Contributions by county - Salary deductions
Status: in_force

For the purpose of financing such insurance programs, the county may bear the expense of such coverages, as the county legislative body or other governing body of the county shall so determine, up to an amount equaling one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such program, and the participating employees and officials shall have deducted from their salaries an amount which will be sufficient to pay the remainder of the cost for the coverage. Acts 1961, ch. 139, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-3908; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., §§ 8-4107, 8-50-204; Acts 1988, ch. 847, § 1.
For the purpose of financing such insurance programs, the county may bear the expense of such coverages, as the county legislative body or other governing body of the county shall so determine, up to an amount equaling one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such program, and the participating employees and officials shall have deducted from their salaries an amount which will be sufficient to pay the remainder of the cost for the coverage.
Acts 1961, ch. 139, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-3908; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., §§ 8-4107, 8-50-204; Acts 1988, ch. 847, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-601 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-601
Inclusion in civil service system
Status: in_force

The civil service system of a county having a metropolitan form of government includes an employee of the sheriff's office who is classified as a correctional officer. Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 1.
The civil service system of a county having a metropolitan form of government includes an employee of the sheriff's office who is classified as a correctional officer.
Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-113
Title of notary public for the state of Tennessee
Status: in_force

Any notary public fulfilling the requirements of this part shall be known as a notary public for the state of Tennessee, and the official signature of such notary public shall so indicate. Acts 1949, ch. 254, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 5914.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1616; Acts 1994, ch. 608, § 1; T.C.A. § 8-16-205 ; Acts 2004, ch. 854, §§ 9, 18.
Any notary public fulfilling the requirements of this part shall be known as a notary public for the state of Tennessee, and the official signature of such notary public shall so indicate.
Acts 1949, ch. 254, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 5914.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1616; Acts 1994, ch. 608, § 1; T.C.A. § 8-16-205 ; Acts 2004, ch. 854, §§ 9, 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-110
Relocation of notary's residence or principal place of business to another state - Surrender of commission
Status: in_force

(a) If a notary public moves such notary's residence or principal place of business out of the state of Tennessee, such notary is no longer qualified to act as a Tennessee notary public and shall surrender such notary's commission. (b) It is an offense for any person who has been commissioned as a Tennessee notary public to take acknowledgements or otherwise act in an official capacity after moving out of the state of Tennessee. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1935, ch. 193, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 5904.2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1610; Acts 2004, ch. 854, § 5.
(a) If a notary public moves such notary's residence or principal place of business out of the state of Tennessee, such notary is no longer qualified to act as a Tennessee notary public and shall surrender such notary's commission.
(b) It is an offense for any person who has been commissioned as a Tennessee notary public to take acknowledgements or otherwise act in an official capacity after moving out of the state of Tennessee.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1935, ch. 193, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 5904.2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1610; Acts 2004, ch. 854, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-304 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-304
Rejection of applicants - Notification of rejection
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may reject the application of any person for admission to an assessment or may strike the name of a person from a pool, if the department determines that the applicant: (1) Lacks any of the required qualifications; (2) Is incapable of performing the essential functions of the position that the applicant is seeking; (3) Has been convicted of a crime rendering the applicant unsuitable for a particular position; (4) Has been dismissed for cause from state service; (5) Has made a false statement of a material fact; or (6) Committed or attempted to commit a fraud or deception in connection with submitting an application or attempting to secure an appointment to state service. (b) Any person whose name is removed from a pool of candidates for any reason shall be notified. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 4, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 2012 , ch. 800, § 25.
(a) The commissioner may reject the application of any person for admission to an assessment or may strike the name of a person from a pool, if the department determines that the applicant: (1) Lacks any of the required qualifications; (2) Is incapable of performing the essential functions of the position that the applicant is seeking; (3) Has been convicted of a crime rendering the applicant unsuitable for a particular position; (4) Has been dismissed for cause from state service; (5) Has made a false statement of a material fact; or (6) Committed or attempted to commit a fraud or deception in connection with submitting an application or attempting to secure an appointment to state service.
(1) Lacks any of the required qualifications;
(2) Is incapable of performing the essential functions of the position that the applicant is seeking;
(3) Has been convicted of a crime rendering the applicant unsuitable for a particular position;
(4) Has been dismissed for cause from state service;
(5) Has made a false statement of a material fact; or
(6) Committed or attempted to commit a fraud or deception in connection with submitting an application or attempting to secure an appointment to state service.
(b) Any person whose name is removed from a pool of candidates for any reason shall be notified.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 4, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2012 , ch. 800, § 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-119 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-119
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 21, eff. 7/1/2023. Code 1858, § 768; Shan., § 1089; Code 1932, § 1830; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1919; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2012 , ch. 974, § 5.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 21, eff. 7/1/2023.
Code 1858, § 768; Shan., § 1089; Code 1932, § 1830; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1919; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2012 , ch. 974, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-120 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-120
Students
Status: in_force

Any person who is defined as a student in accordance with chapter 34, part 1 of this title and any person engaged in advanced training in medicine or dentistry as an intern or resident shall not be eligible for membership in the retirement system. In any case of doubt, the board of trustees shall determine whether an employee is a student. Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 2; 1990, ch. 835, § 2.
Any person who is defined as a student in accordance with chapter 34, part 1 of this title and any person engaged in advanced training in medicine or dentistry as an intern or resident shall not be eligible for membership in the retirement system. In any case of doubt, the board of trustees shall determine whether an employee is a student.
Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 2; 1990, ch. 835, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-208 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-208
State compensatory time
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall establish guidelines for the accumulation and use of state compensatory time not governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act ( 2 U.S.C. § 1313 , et seq.). Employees who accumulate the maximum number of hours of state compensatory time or more shall be paid for each additional hour of overtime worked based on that employee's hourly wage. Payment shall be made at the end of each pay period for eligible hours accumulated during the previous pay period. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 17.
The commissioner shall establish guidelines for the accumulation and use of state compensatory time not governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act ( 2 U.S.C. § 1313 , et seq.). Employees who accumulate the maximum number of hours of state compensatory time or more shall be paid for each additional hour of overtime worked based on that employee's hourly wage. Payment shall be made at the end of each pay period for eligible hours accumulated during the previous pay period.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-318 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-318
Local board of education not entitled to establish local fund
Status: in_force

(a) Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, a local board of education shall not be entitled to establish a local teacher retirement fund. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this section shall not affect the rights, benefits and privileges of teachers presently participating in a local retirement fund. Acts 1989, ch. 505, § 8.
(a) Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, a local board of education shall not be entitled to establish a local teacher retirement fund.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, this section shall not affect the rights, benefits and privileges of teachers presently participating in a local retirement fund.
Acts 1989, ch. 505, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-202
Fees of sergeant at arms
Status: in_force

The sergeant at arms, or such other officer as may be appointed, shall be allowed the following fees: (1) For every arrest under process from the senate .................... $2.00 (2) For each mile the sergeant or other appointed officer may travel in going to and returning from such arrest .................... $0.05 (3) For executing each subpoena .................... $0.50 (4) For each day the sergeant or other appointed officer may attend the senate on any such trial .................... $2.00 Code 1858, § 5290 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, § 1); Shan., § 7270; Code 1932, § 11872; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2610.
The sergeant at arms, or such other officer as may be appointed, shall be allowed the following fees:
(1) For every arrest under process from the senate .................... $2.00
(2) For each mile the sergeant or other appointed officer may travel in going to and returning from such arrest .................... $0.05
(3) For executing each subpoena .................... $0.50
(4) For each day the sergeant or other appointed officer may attend the senate on any such trial .................... $2.00
Code 1858, § 5290 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, § 1); Shan., § 7270; Code 1932, § 11872; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2610.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-115 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-115
Expiration of commission indicated on instruments
Status: in_force

Every certificate of acknowledgement officially executed by a Tennessee notary public shall include the true date of the notary's commission expiration. Failure to include the commission expiration date shall not render void or invalidate such certificate of acknowledgement. Acts 1925, ch. 79, §§ 5, 6; Shan. Supp., §§ 3199a3, 3199a4; Code 1932, §§ 5902, 5903; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1621; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; T.C.A. § 8-16-303 ; Acts 2004, ch. 854, §§ 15, 18.
Every certificate of acknowledgement officially executed by a Tennessee notary public shall include the true date of the notary's commission expiration. Failure to include the commission expiration date shall not render void or invalidate such certificate of acknowledgement.
Acts 1925, ch. 79, §§ 5, 6; Shan. Supp., §§ 3199a3, 3199a4; Code 1932, §§ 5902, 5903; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1621; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; T.C.A. § 8-16-303 ; Acts 2004, ch. 854, §§ 15, 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-109 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-109
Approval of county official as surety prohibited
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person, whose duty it now is or may hereafter be to approve any official bond, to approve the bond of any county official that has been signed as surety by any other county official. Acts 1945, ch. 154, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1839.9 (Williams, § 1839.10); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1909.
It is unlawful for any person, whose duty it now is or may hereafter be to approve any official bond, to approve the bond of any county official that has been signed as surety by any other county official.
Acts 1945, ch. 154, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1839.9 (Williams, § 1839.10); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1909.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-101
Election - Term of office
Status: in_force

There shall be a comptroller of the treasury, who shall be elected by joint vote of both houses of the general assembly, and hold such office for two (2) years, and until a successor shall be elected and qualified. Code 1858, §§ 199, 812 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 1); Shan., §§ 248, 1136; Code 1932, §§ 192, 1903; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-401.
There shall be a comptroller of the treasury, who shall be elected by joint vote of both houses of the general assembly, and hold such office for two (2) years, and until a successor shall be elected and qualified.
Code 1858, §§ 199, 812 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 12, § 1); Shan., §§ 248, 1136; Code 1932, §§ 192, 1903; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-401.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-1-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 8-1-107
Succession to office
Status: in_force

Whenever a vacancy exists in the office of governor from death, resignation or other cause, creating a vacancy therein, and there is no speaker of the senate nor speaker of the house at such time, then and in that event the secretary of state shall become governor, and in case of the death or resignation of the secretary of state, then the comptroller of the treasury shall become governor. Acts 1941, ch. 99, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 187.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-105.
Whenever a vacancy exists in the office of governor from death, resignation or other cause, creating a vacancy therein, and there is no speaker of the senate nor speaker of the house at such time, then and in that event the secretary of state shall become governor, and in case of the death or resignation of the secretary of state, then the comptroller of the treasury shall become governor.
Acts 1941, ch. 99, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 187.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-1207 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-1207
Scope of part
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to define or otherwise grant any rights or privileges to other post-employment benefits. The rights and privileges, if any, shall be governed by the terms of the political subdivisions' respective post-employment benefit plans. Acts 2006, ch. 771, § 1.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to define or otherwise grant any rights or privileges to other post-employment benefits. The rights and privileges, if any, shall be governed by the terms of the political subdivisions' respective post-employment benefit plans.
Acts 2006, ch. 771, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-301
District attorneys general conference created
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a district attorneys general conference for the state of Tennessee, whose membership shall consist of all district attorneys general of the state whose salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the state treasury. The attorney general and reporter shall be an ex officio member of the conference and act as its legal advisor. The director of the Tennessee bureau of investigation shall also be an ex officio member of the conference. Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-713; Acts 1980, ch. 850, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1980, ch. 636, § 13.
There is hereby created a district attorneys general conference for the state of Tennessee, whose membership shall consist of all district attorneys general of the state whose salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the state treasury. The attorney general and reporter shall be an ex officio member of the conference and act as its legal advisor. The director of the Tennessee bureau of investigation shall also be an ex officio member of the conference.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-713; Acts 1980, ch. 850, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1980, ch. 636, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-107
Compensation fixed by county legislative body
Status: in_force

The county legislative body may fix the compensation of the county surveyor, and the surveyor's chain bearers and markers, where the fees are not already established by law. Code 1858, § 445; Shan., § 549; Code 1932, §801; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1207.
The county legislative body may fix the compensation of the county surveyor, and the surveyor's chain bearers and markers, where the fees are not already established by law.
Code 1858, § 445; Shan., § 549; Code 1932, §801; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1207.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-411 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-411
Failure to give new bond
Status: in_force

If the new bond is not given as required, the office of the principal shall be declared vacant by order to that effect, and notice given, when necessary, to the appointing power. Code 1858, § 787 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 14, § 1); Shan., § 1108; Code 1932, § 1850; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1945.
If the new bond is not given as required, the office of the principal shall be declared vacant by order to that effect, and notice given, when necessary, to the appointing power.
Code 1858, § 787 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 14, § 1); Shan., § 1108; Code 1932, § 1850; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1945.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-102
Election
Status: in_force

The district attorneys general for the judicial districts are elected by the qualified voters of the districts respectively. Code 1858, § 317 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 28, § 1); Shan., § 393; Code 1932, § 643; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-702.
The district attorneys general for the judicial districts are elected by the qualified voters of the districts respectively.
Code 1858, § 317 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 28, § 1); Shan., § 393; Code 1932, § 643; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-702.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-128 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-128
Electronic filing and retention of social security documents
Status: in_force

(a) The state social security administrator may implement procedures for the filing and retention of social security documents by electronic means and may authorize electronic signatures in the signing of such documents. (b) If a document is filed by electronic means pursuant to this section, the electronic record and the electronic signature of the person who executes the same shall be binding on all persons. The use of an electronic signature shall have the same validity and effect as the use of a signature affixed by hand. (c) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities; (2) "Electronic record" means information which is created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means; and (3) "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 18, eff. 4/16/2013.
(a) The state social security administrator may implement procedures for the filing and retention of social security documents by electronic means and may authorize electronic signatures in the signing of such documents.
(b) If a document is filed by electronic means pursuant to this section, the electronic record and the electronic signature of the person who executes the same shall be binding on all persons. The use of an electronic signature shall have the same validity and effect as the use of a signature affixed by hand.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities; (2) "Electronic record" means information which is created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means; and (3) "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record.
(1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities;
(2) "Electronic record" means information which is created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means; and
(3) "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process, attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 170, s 18, eff. 4/16/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-106
Certain prior class members
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who becomes a member in accordance with § 8-35-101(b) , who immediately prior to becoming a member has been a Class A member of the Tennessee teachers' retirement system or the Tennessee state retirement system shall be classified in Group 1, unless such person shall elect, within ninety (90) days after July 1, 1972, or if such person is on leave of absence or otherwise not in service on July 1, 1972, within ninety (90) days after returning to service, on a form prescribed by the board of trustees, to remain covered by the benefit and contribution provisions of the superseded system of which such person is a member. (b) A member making this election shall be classified as a prior class member and shall be subject to §§ 8-34-602(e) , 8-34-703 , 8-34-706 and 8-34-712 . (c) Any other person who becomes a member in accordance with § 8-35-101(b) shall be classified as a prior class member and shall be subject to §§ 8-34-602(e) , 8-34-703 , 8-34-706 and 8-34-712 , unless such person shall elect, within ninety (90) days after July 1, 1972, or if such person is on leave of absence or otherwise not in service on July 1, 1972, within ninety (90) days after returning to service, on a form prescribed by the board of trustees, to become covered by the benefit and contribution provisions of this retirement system applicable to new employees. (d) Any member making this election shall be classified in Group 1, 2 or 3 on the basis of such member's employment category in the same manner as provided in § 8-35-105 . (e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any state judge, county judge or attorney general who becomes a member in accordance with § 8-35-101(b) may make the election herein provided at any time after July 1, 1972, but any such member making such election shall be required to contribute to the retirement system an amount equal to the excess of the contributions which such member would have made during the period since July 1, 1972, had such member made such election on such date over the actual contributions made during such period, together with interest on such amount at the rate or rates credited to members' accumulated contributions during such period. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-3903(5).
(a) Any person who becomes a member in accordance with § 8-35-101(b) , who immediately prior to becoming a member has been a Class A member of the Tennessee teachers' retirement system or the Tennessee state retirement system shall be classified in Group 1, unless such person shall elect, within ninety (90) days after July 1, 1972, or if such person is on leave of absence or otherwise not in service on July 1, 1972, within ninety (90) days after returning to service, on a form prescribed by the board of trustees, to remain covered by the benefit and contribution provisions of the superseded system of which such person is a member.
(b) A member making this election shall be classified as a prior class member and shall be subject to §§ 8-34-602(e) , 8-34-703 , 8-34-706 and 8-34-712 .
(c) Any other person who becomes a member in accordance with § 8-35-101(b) shall be classified as a prior class member and shall be subject to §§ 8-34-602(e) , 8-34-703 , 8-34-706 and 8-34-712 , unless such person shall elect, within ninety (90) days after July 1, 1972, or if such person is on leave of absence or otherwise not in service on July 1, 1972, within ninety (90) days after returning to service, on a form prescribed by the board of trustees, to become covered by the benefit and contribution provisions of this retirement system applicable to new employees.
(d) Any member making this election shall be classified in Group 1, 2 or 3 on the basis of such member's employment category in the same manner as provided in § 8-35-105 .
(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any state judge, county judge or attorney general who becomes a member in accordance with § 8-35-101(b) may make the election herein provided at any time after July 1, 1972, but any such member making such election shall be required to contribute to the retirement system an amount equal to the excess of the contributions which such member would have made during the period since July 1, 1972, had such member made such election on such date over the actual contributions made during such period, together with interest on such amount at the rate or rates credited to members' accumulated contributions during such period.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-3903(5).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-301
Obligations covered by bonds
Status: in_force

Every official bond executed under this code is obligatory on the principal and sureties thereon: (1) For any breach of the condition during the time the officer continues in office or in the discharge of any of the duties of such office; (2) For the faithful discharge of the duties which may be required of such officer by any law passed subsequently to the execution of the bond, although no such condition is expressed therein; (3) For the use and benefit of every person who is injured, as well by any wrongful act committed under color of such officer's office as by the failure to perform, or the improper or neglectful performance, of the duties imposed by law. Code 1858, § 771; Shan., § 1092; Code 1932, § 1833; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1920.
Every official bond executed under this code is obligatory on the principal and sureties thereon:
(1) For any breach of the condition during the time the officer continues in office or in the discharge of any of the duties of such office;
(2) For the faithful discharge of the duties which may be required of such officer by any law passed subsequently to the execution of the bond, although no such condition is expressed therein;
(3) For the use and benefit of every person who is injured, as well by any wrongful act committed under color of such officer's office as by the failure to perform, or the improper or neglectful performance, of the duties imposed by law.
Code 1858, § 771; Shan., § 1092; Code 1932, § 1833; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1920.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-401 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-401
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3936(f); Acts 1990, ch. 1027, §§ 2, 3; 1991, ch. 116, §§ 1, 2; 1993, ch. 345, § 4; 2004, ch. 614, §§ 1 - 4; 2004, ch. 631, § 6.
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3936(f); Acts 1990, ch. 1027, §§ 2, 3; 1991, ch. 116, §§ 1, 2; 1993, ch. 345, § 4; 2004, ch. 614, §§ 1 - 4; 2004, ch. 631, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-204 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-204
Membership by certain employees previously exercising option not to join
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, any present employee or former employee, employed at any time within three (3) years prior to the participation date of the employer, by an employer admitted as provided in §§ 8-35-201 , 8-35-202 , 8-35-215 and 8-35-216 shall be eligible for membership in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. (b) (1) Before such service can be established, the actuary of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall determine the amount of unfunded accrued liability for the political subdivision. (2) Such member shall be entitled to credit for such periods of previous service actually rendered to such employer or its predecessor which are approved by a resolution legally adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the chief legislative body and for which the employer is willing to make accrued liability contributions based on information prepared in the actuarial study for such political subdivision. (3) Such employee shall make contributions for any such period of prior service in an amount equal to the amount such employee would have contributed had such employee been a member during such time, plus interest at the rate provided for in § 8-37-214 . (4) Thereafter, such service for an employee on account of which contributions have been made shall be considered as creditable service. Acts 1977, ch. 319, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3934(2); Acts 1980, ch. 654, § 14; 2010 , ch. 777, § 3.
(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, any present employee or former employee, employed at any time within three (3) years prior to the participation date of the employer, by an employer admitted as provided in §§ 8-35-201 , 8-35-202 , 8-35-215 and 8-35-216 shall be eligible for membership in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system.
(b) (1) Before such service can be established, the actuary of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall determine the amount of unfunded accrued liability for the political subdivision. (2) Such member shall be entitled to credit for such periods of previous service actually rendered to such employer or its predecessor which are approved by a resolution legally adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the chief legislative body and for which the employer is willing to make accrued liability contributions based on information prepared in the actuarial study for such political subdivision. (3) Such employee shall make contributions for any such period of prior service in an amount equal to the amount such employee would have contributed had such employee been a member during such time, plus interest at the rate provided for in § 8-37-214 . (4) Thereafter, such service for an employee on account of which contributions have been made shall be considered as creditable service.
(1) Before such service can be established, the actuary of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall determine the amount of unfunded accrued liability for the political subdivision.
(2) Such member shall be entitled to credit for such periods of previous service actually rendered to such employer or its predecessor which are approved by a resolution legally adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the chief legislative body and for which the employer is willing to make accrued liability contributions based on information prepared in the actuarial study for such political subdivision.
(3) Such employee shall make contributions for any such period of prior service in an amount equal to the amount such employee would have contributed had such employee been a member during such time, plus interest at the rate provided for in § 8-37-214 .
(4) Thereafter, such service for an employee on account of which contributions have been made shall be considered as creditable service.
Acts 1977, ch. 319, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3934(2); Acts 1980, ch. 654, § 14; 2010 , ch. 777, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-307 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-307
Office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference created - Purpose
Status: in_force

There is created the office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference. The purpose of this office shall be to assist in improving the administration of justice in Tennessee by coordinating the prosecutive efforts of the various district attorneys general and by performing the duties and exercising the powers herein conferred. Acts 1972, ch. 551, §§ 1, 9; 1975, ch. 302, § 1; 1976, ch. 621, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-719; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 1.
There is created the office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference. The purpose of this office shall be to assist in improving the administration of justice in Tennessee by coordinating the prosecutive efforts of the various district attorneys general and by performing the duties and exercising the powers herein conferred.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, §§ 1, 9; 1975, ch. 302, § 1; 1976, ch. 621, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-719; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-120 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-120
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 21, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1977, ch. 292, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-1958.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 21, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1977, ch. 292, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-1958.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-401 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-401
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974." Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-840.
This part shall be known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974."
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-840.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-203 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-203
Service of subpoena
Status: in_force

Service of such subpoena shall be had by a designated representative of the comptroller of the treasury either handing a copy of the subpoena to such witness, at which time service is complete; mailing a copy of the subpoena to such witness by certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case service shall be complete on the date the witness signs the certified mail receipt; or, if the witness cannot be found, mailing a copy of the subpoena to the last known address of the witness by first-class mail, in which case service shall be complete upon mailing. Such process shall run throughout the state. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 1, eff. 5/13/2021. Acts 1963, ch. 128, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-418; T.C.A., § 8-414.
Service of such subpoena shall be had by a designated representative of the comptroller of the treasury either handing a copy of the subpoena to such witness, at which time service is complete; mailing a copy of the subpoena to such witness by certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case service shall be complete on the date the witness signs the certified mail receipt; or, if the witness cannot be found, mailing a copy of the subpoena to the last known address of the witness by first-class mail, in which case service shall be complete upon mailing. Such process shall run throughout the state.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 442, s 1, eff. 5/13/2021.
Acts 1963, ch. 128, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-418; T.C.A., § 8-414.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 44 / Section 8-44-105
Action nullified - Exception
Status: in_force

Any action taken at a meeting in violation of this part shall be void and of no effect; provided, that this nullification of actions taken at such meetings shall not apply to any commitment, otherwise legal, affecting the public debt of the entity concerned. Acts 1974, ch. 442, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-4405.
Any action taken at a meeting in violation of this part shall be void and of no effect; provided, that this nullification of actions taken at such meetings shall not apply to any commitment, otherwise legal, affecting the public debt of the entity concerned.
Acts 1974, ch. 442, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-4405.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-112
Withholding of insurance premiums from benefit payments authorized
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit the withholding of insurance premiums for retirees under a plan approved by the state insurance committee, or for retired teachers or other retired local government employees for payment of insurance premiums under any Tennessee local government group insurance plan provided to the retirees. The director of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system may periodically establish a schedule of insurance premium support levels that local education agencies (LEAs) may assign to the retired teachers. If a schedule is established, an LEA must conform to the schedule in order for the retirement system to make or continue making premium payment deductions from the retirement benefits of that LEA's retired teachers. Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 28; T.C.A., § 8-3944; Acts 1984, ch. 601, § 1; 2007, ch. 184, § 15.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit the withholding of insurance premiums for retirees under a plan approved by the state insurance committee, or for retired teachers or other retired local government employees for payment of insurance premiums under any Tennessee local government group insurance plan provided to the retirees. The director of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system may periodically establish a schedule of insurance premium support levels that local education agencies (LEAs) may assign to the retired teachers. If a schedule is established, an LEA must conform to the schedule in order for the retirement system to make or continue making premium payment deductions from the retirement benefits of that LEA's retired teachers.
Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 28; T.C.A., § 8-3944; Acts 1984, ch. 601, § 1; 2007, ch. 184, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-106
Payment of fee - Issuance of commission
Status: in_force

It is the duty of any person elected a notary public, who desires to qualify for such office, to pay to the county clerk of the county in which the notary resides or has principal place of business and was elected, the fee required to be paid into the office of the secretary of state for the issuance of a commission to a notary public. Thereupon, it is the duty of the county clerk to certify the notary's election to the secretary of state and forward to the latter the fee. It is the duty of the secretary of state, upon receipt of the certificate and fee, to forward such commission to the county clerk, when the same has been issued by the governor, and the county clerk shall promptly notify the person to whom such commission is issued that the same has been received in the clerk's office. The county clerk shall be entitled to a fee of seven dollars ($7.00), due with payment of the fee to the secretary of state, for the services performed according to this section. Acts 1925, ch. 79, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 3195a2; Code 1932, § 5895; Acts 1971, ch. 142, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1606; Acts 1986, ch. 614, § 1.
It is the duty of any person elected a notary public, who desires to qualify for such office, to pay to the county clerk of the county in which the notary resides or has principal place of business and was elected, the fee required to be paid into the office of the secretary of state for the issuance of a commission to a notary public. Thereupon, it is the duty of the county clerk to certify the notary's election to the secretary of state and forward to the latter the fee. It is the duty of the secretary of state, upon receipt of the certificate and fee, to forward such commission to the county clerk, when the same has been issued by the governor, and the county clerk shall promptly notify the person to whom such commission is issued that the same has been received in the clerk's office. The county clerk shall be entitled to a fee of seven dollars ($7.00), due with payment of the fee to the secretary of state, for the services performed according to this section.
Acts 1925, ch. 79, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 3195a2; Code 1932, § 5895; Acts 1971, ch. 142, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1606; Acts 1986, ch. 614, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-409 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-409
Relief of surety
Status: in_force

Any of the sureties upon the official bond of a public officer who believes that such surety is in danger of suffering by reason of such suretyship, and desires to be relieved therefrom, may give notice, in writing, to such officer to appear before the court or officer whose duty it is to take or approve the bond, and to give new bond. Code 1858, § 785 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 14, § 1; 1824, ch. 9, § 1; 1829, ch. 15, § 1); Shan., § 1106; Code 1932, § 1848; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1943.
Any of the sureties upon the official bond of a public officer who believes that such surety is in danger of suffering by reason of such suretyship, and desires to be relieved therefrom, may give notice, in writing, to such officer to appear before the court or officer whose duty it is to take or approve the bond, and to give new bond.
Code 1858, § 785 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 14, § 1; 1824, ch. 9, § 1; 1829, ch. 15, § 1); Shan., § 1106; Code 1932, § 1848; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1943.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-206 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-206
Purchase at own sale prohibited
Status: in_force

No sheriff or deputy sheriff shall become the purchaser, either directly or indirectly, of any property by such sheriff or deputy exposed to sale under any process of law, and every such purchase shall be absolutely void. Code 1858, § 364 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 31); Shan., § 454; Code 1932, § 701; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-815.
No sheriff or deputy sheriff shall become the purchaser, either directly or indirectly, of any property by such sheriff or deputy exposed to sale under any process of law, and every such purchase shall be absolutely void.
Code 1858, § 364 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 31); Shan., § 454; Code 1932, § 701; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-815.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-914 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-914
Determining the retirement allowance payable to a deceased participant's surviving spouse
Status: in_force

Sections 8-36-109(b)(1)(C) and 8-36-123(a)(3) shall not apply in determining the retirement allowance payable under § 8-36-109(b) or under § 8-36-123(a) to a deceased participant's surviving spouse, if any. Instead, the retirement allowance payable under such sections shall be reduced by an actuarially determined factor as set by the board from time to time. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Sections 8-36-109(b)(1)(C) and 8-36-123(a)(3) shall not apply in determining the retirement allowance payable under § 8-36-109(b) or under § 8-36-123(a) to a deceased participant's surviving spouse, if any. Instead, the retirement allowance payable under such sections shall be reduced by an actuarially determined factor as set by the board from time to time.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-26-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 26 / Section 8-26-113
Vehicles for salaried county officers
Status: in_force

Subject to appropriation by the county legislative body, counties may provide vehicles for the use of any salaried county official who is paid from county funds and who holds office by election of the people, by election of the county legislative body, or by election of any other county board or commission, and any clerk or master appointed by a chancellor, or, in the alternative, may provide a monthly car allowance to such salaried county officials. Acts 1957, ch. 279, §§ 2, 2A; 1979, ch. 346, §§ 1, 4; T.C.A., § 8-2516; Acts 1986, ch. 648, §1; 2012 , ch. 900, § 1.
Subject to appropriation by the county legislative body, counties may provide vehicles for the use of any salaried county official who is paid from county funds and who holds office by election of the people, by election of the county legislative body, or by election of any other county board or commission, and any clerk or master appointed by a chancellor, or, in the alternative, may provide a monthly car allowance to such salaried county officials.
Acts 1957, ch. 279, §§ 2, 2A; 1979, ch. 346, §§ 1, 4; T.C.A., § 8-2516; Acts 1986, ch. 648, §1; 2012 , ch. 900, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-503 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-503
Court order for disposition - Disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

Prior to disposing of such property under this part, the sheriff shall present to a judge of one of the criminal courts of the county a list of all such property to be disposed of, together with an affidavit that the sheriff has made a reasonable search for the true owner thereof, and that the true owner cannot be located. The sheriff shall then procure from the judge an appropriate order of the court directing the manner in which such property is to be disposed of, the proceeds to be paid over to the general fund of the county. Acts 1961, ch. 259, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-830.
Prior to disposing of such property under this part, the sheriff shall present to a judge of one of the criminal courts of the county a list of all such property to be disposed of, together with an affidavit that the sheriff has made a reasonable search for the true owner thereof, and that the true owner cannot be located. The sheriff shall then procure from the judge an appropriate order of the court directing the manner in which such property is to be disposed of, the proceeds to be paid over to the general fund of the county.
Acts 1961, ch. 259, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-830.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-605 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-605
Use of funds to defray costs
Status: in_force

The office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference may receive a portion of the funds to be set by the executive director to defray the cost of receiving and disbursing same. Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 5; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
The office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference may receive a portion of the funds to be set by the executive director to defray the cost of receiving and disbursing same.
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 5; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-109 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-109
Judicial vacancies filled from same grand division
Status: in_force

Any vacancy in the office of supreme court or appeals court judge shall be filled by a person residing in the grand division of the state in which the vacancy occurs. Acts 1870, ch. 23, § 8; Shan., § 1156; mod. Code 1932, § 1917; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2809.
Any vacancy in the office of supreme court or appeals court judge shall be filled by a person residing in the grand division of the state in which the vacancy occurs.
Acts 1870, ch. 23, § 8; Shan., § 1156; mod. Code 1932, § 1917; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2809.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-406 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-406
Review and record of notifications - Investigations - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) The office of the comptroller of the treasury shall review all notifications received through the hotline pursuant to this part and shall maintain a record of each meritorious notification involving an activity related to state agency or community grant supported services. The information received through the notifications shall be investigated by the office of the comptroller of the treasury or may be referred by the office of the comptroller of the treasury to the appropriate program or investigative agency. (b) Upon receiving the information relating to a notification, a state agency, local agency or community grant agency shall undertake adequate and appropriate measures to investigate and remedy any illegal, improper, or wasteful activity noted in the information. The state agency, local agency or community grant agency shall submit a written report to the office of the comptroller of the treasury, outlining the findings of the investigating entity's investigation, as well as any remedial action undertaken. A copy of the report shall be retained by the state agency, local agency or community grant agency, and if involving a community grant agency, the report shall be appropriately considered prior to the state entering into any other contractual relationship with the community grant agency. The detailed information received and generated shall be considered confidential in the same manner as if such investigation has been conducted by the office of the comptroller of the treasury pursuant to § 8-4-407 . Acts 1985, ch. 186, § 3; T.C.A. § 8-4-403 ; Acts 2006, ch. 972, § 2; 2010 , ch. 784, § 3; 2012 , ch. 548, §§ 3, 4.
(a) The office of the comptroller of the treasury shall review all notifications received through the hotline pursuant to this part and shall maintain a record of each meritorious notification involving an activity related to state agency or community grant supported services. The information received through the notifications shall be investigated by the office of the comptroller of the treasury or may be referred by the office of the comptroller of the treasury to the appropriate program or investigative agency.
(b) Upon receiving the information relating to a notification, a state agency, local agency or community grant agency shall undertake adequate and appropriate measures to investigate and remedy any illegal, improper, or wasteful activity noted in the information. The state agency, local agency or community grant agency shall submit a written report to the office of the comptroller of the treasury, outlining the findings of the investigating entity's investigation, as well as any remedial action undertaken. A copy of the report shall be retained by the state agency, local agency or community grant agency, and if involving a community grant agency, the report shall be appropriately considered prior to the state entering into any other contractual relationship with the community grant agency. The detailed information received and generated shall be considered confidential in the same manner as if such investigation has been conducted by the office of the comptroller of the treasury pursuant to § 8-4-407 .
Acts 1985, ch. 186, § 3; T.C.A. § 8-4-403 ; Acts 2006, ch. 972, § 2; 2010 , ch. 784, § 3; 2012 , ch. 548, §§ 3, 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-236 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-236
Computation of annual salary increases appropriated to state employees
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, in computing annual salary increases that are tied to salary increases appropriated to state employees, it is the intention of the general assembly that the increases are to be based solely on the specific percentage increase granted by the general appropriations act to all general state employees. Adjustments to annual salary increases as provided for in this chapter that are tied to salary increases of state employees are not to be adjusted on the basis of any class compensation efforts, class compression efforts, or any other method of salary adjustments. Acts 2007, ch. 361, § 1.
For purposes of this chapter, in computing annual salary increases that are tied to salary increases appropriated to state employees, it is the intention of the general assembly that the increases are to be based solely on the specific percentage increase granted by the general appropriations act to all general state employees. Adjustments to annual salary increases as provided for in this chapter that are tied to salary increases of state employees are not to be adjusted on the basis of any class compensation efforts, class compression efforts, or any other method of salary adjustments.
Acts 2007, ch. 361, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-1-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 8-1-112
Governor authorized to deploy a brigade-sized force to Texas to assist in repelling the invasion at the southern border of the United States - Authorization period
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with the Constitution of Tennessee, Article 3, § 5, which states, "[T]he Militia shall not be called into service except in case of rebellion or invasion, and then only when the General Assembly shall declare, by law, that the public safety requires it[,]" the General Assembly authorizes the Governor of the State of Tennessee to deploy up to a brigade-sized force to Texas to assist in repelling the invasion at the southern border of the United States. (b) The deployment is authorized during fiscal year 2024-2025. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 983, s 1.
(a) In accordance with the Constitution of Tennessee, Article 3, § 5, which states, "[T]he Militia shall not be called into service except in case of rebellion or invasion, and then only when the General Assembly shall declare, by law, that the public safety requires it[,]" the General Assembly authorizes the Governor of the State of Tennessee to deploy up to a brigade-sized force to Texas to assist in repelling the invasion at the southern border of the United States.
(b) The deployment is authorized during fiscal year 2024-2025.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 983, s 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-906 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-906
Donations - Assessments
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees shall determine the number of days of sick leave to be deducted from the sick leave balance of state employees who elect to participate in the bank. Any state employee who elects to participate in the bank shall initially have a minimum of three (3) days of sick leave deducted from that employee's personal accumulation and donated to the sick leave bank. (b) Donations to the sick leave bank are nonrefundable and nontransferable. (c) At any time the number of days in the sick leave bank is less than one hundred (100), or one (1) per member if there are more than one hundred (100) members, or at any time deemed advisable, the trustees shall assess each member one (1) or more days of accumulated sick leave. If a member has no accumulated sick leave at the time of assessment, the first earned days shall be donated as they are accrued by the employee. Acts 1988, ch. 1009, § 1; 1999, ch. 537, § 3; 2000, ch. 605, § 1.
(a) The board of trustees shall determine the number of days of sick leave to be deducted from the sick leave balance of state employees who elect to participate in the bank. Any state employee who elects to participate in the bank shall initially have a minimum of three (3) days of sick leave deducted from that employee's personal accumulation and donated to the sick leave bank.
(b) Donations to the sick leave bank are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
(c) At any time the number of days in the sick leave bank is less than one hundred (100), or one (1) per member if there are more than one hundred (100) members, or at any time deemed advisable, the trustees shall assess each member one (1) or more days of accumulated sick leave. If a member has no accumulated sick leave at the time of assessment, the first earned days shall be donated as they are accrued by the employee.
Acts 1988, ch. 1009, § 1; 1999, ch. 537, § 3; 2000, ch. 605, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-105
Testimony before prosecuting attorneys
Status: in_force

Each witness shall be sworn true answers to make to all questions propounded to the witness, touching the matter under investigation, and the testimony of each witness shall be reduced to writing and be signed by the witness. The attorney general and reporter, the district attorneys general, county attorneys, and city attorneys are hereby authorized and empowered to administer the necessary oaths and affirmations to such witnesses. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 11; Shan., § 1135a20; Code 1932, § 1896; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2705.
Each witness shall be sworn true answers to make to all questions propounded to the witness, touching the matter under investigation, and the testimony of each witness shall be reduced to writing and be signed by the witness. The attorney general and reporter, the district attorneys general, county attorneys, and city attorneys are hereby authorized and empowered to administer the necessary oaths and affirmations to such witnesses.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 11; Shan., § 1135a20; Code 1932, § 1896; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2705.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-408 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-408
Fees for computer searches
Status: in_force

In addition to fees allowable pursuant to § 10-7-506 , in counties having a population of more than seven hundred thousand (700,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and in counties having a population of not less than three hundred thirty-five thousand (335,000) nor more than three hundred thirty-six thousand (336,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the clerks of the court as listed in § 8-21-401 may charge a fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) for computer searches for any public record having a commercial value. Acts 1995, ch. 456, § 11; 1998, ch. 893, § 1.
In addition to fees allowable pursuant to § 10-7-506 , in counties having a population of more than seven hundred thousand (700,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and in counties having a population of not less than three hundred thirty-five thousand (335,000) nor more than three hundred thirty-six thousand (336,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the clerks of the court as listed in § 8-21-401 may charge a fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) for computer searches for any public record having a commercial value.
Acts 1995, ch. 456, § 11; 1998, ch. 893, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-232 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-232
Entity ineligible to participate in retirement system if participation would adversely affect system's status as a qualified plan
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, no entity shall be eligible to participate in the retirement system if the chair of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system determines, in the chair's sole discretion, that the entity's participation could have a potentially adverse effect on the retirement system's status as a qualified plan under the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.) and regulations. In making such determination, the chair may rely on the advice of a nationally recognized counsel in the area of government employee benefit plans.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-204 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-204
Exceptions
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to: (1) Notary services offered by a state or national bank, trust company, savings and loan association, savings bank or by any affiliate or subsidiary of such state or national bank, trust company, savings and loan association or savings bank or any agent or employee thereof; or (2) Any offering of notary services or listing of fees for notary services as a part of the closing of any loan transaction, extension of credit, security instrument or transfer of title. Acts 2002, ch. 665, § 1.
This part shall not apply to:
(1) Notary services offered by a state or national bank, trust company, savings and loan association, savings bank or by any affiliate or subsidiary of such state or national bank, trust company, savings and loan association or savings bank or any agent or employee thereof; or
(2) Any offering of notary services or listing of fees for notary services as a part of the closing of any loan transaction, extension of credit, security instrument or transfer of title.
Acts 2002, ch. 665, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-122 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-122
Liability for costs
Status: in_force

(a) Such proceedings against state officers, when brought by or upon relation of the attorney general and reporter, shall be at the expense of the state; when brought against county officers by or upon the relation of any of the officers above named, they shall be at the expense of the county; when brought against municipal officers by or upon the relation of the city attorney, or the district attorney general, they shall be at the expense of the municipality; and when brought by or upon the relation of citizens and freeholders, they shall be at the expense of relators; provided, that in all cases, where such proceedings are successful, full costs shall be adjudged against the defendant. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other law to the contrary, the complainant may be taxed for costs and attorney fees pursuant to Rule 11 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, if the complaint or petition is withdrawn or if the court finds the charges alleged to be without merit. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 3; Shan., § 1135a5; Code 1932, § 1881; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §8-2722; Acts 1997 , ch. 231, § 1.
(a) Such proceedings against state officers, when brought by or upon relation of the attorney general and reporter, shall be at the expense of the state; when brought against county officers by or upon the relation of any of the officers above named, they shall be at the expense of the county; when brought against municipal officers by or upon the relation of the city attorney, or the district attorney general, they shall be at the expense of the municipality; and when brought by or upon the relation of citizens and freeholders, they shall be at the expense of relators; provided, that in all cases, where such proceedings are successful, full costs shall be adjudged against the defendant.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other law to the contrary, the complainant may be taxed for costs and attorney fees pursuant to Rule 11 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, if the complaint or petition is withdrawn or if the court finds the charges alleged to be without merit.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 3; Shan., § 1135a5; Code 1932, § 1881; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §8-2722; Acts 1997 , ch. 231, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-227 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-227
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 11, eff. 4/29/2013. Acts 2008 , ch. 1086, § 1; 2010 , ch. 777, § 15.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 11, eff. 4/29/2013.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1086, § 1; 2010 , ch. 777, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-49-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 49 / Section 8-49-104
Oath of delivery to qualified successor
Status: in_force

If the person charged makes oath that such person has delivered over to the qualified successor all such books, papers, and property in such person's possession or appertaining to such office, all further proceedings shall cease, without prejudice to the officer to take other steps allowed by law. Code 1858, § 808; Shan., § 1129; Code 1932, § 1870; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2904.
If the person charged makes oath that such person has delivered over to the qualified successor all such books, papers, and property in such person's possession or appertaining to such office, all further proceedings shall cease, without prejudice to the officer to take other steps allowed by law.
Code 1858, § 808; Shan., § 1129; Code 1932, § 1870; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2904.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-115 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-115
Preservation of records of entry
Status: in_force

The books and papers of entry belonging to the office shall be kept and carefully preserved by the register. Acts 1871, ch. 58, § 1; 1879, ch. 46, § 2; 1879, ch. 65, § 1; Shan., § 554; mod. Code 1932, § 804; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1315.
The books and papers of entry belonging to the office shall be kept and carefully preserved by the register.
Acts 1871, ch. 58, § 1; 1879, ch. 46, § 2; 1879, ch. 65, § 1; Shan., § 554; mod. Code 1932, § 804; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1315.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-312 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-312
Operating expenses of the board
Status: in_force

The compensation of all persons engaged by the board of trustees, and all other expenses of the board necessary for the operation of the retirement system, shall be paid at such rates and in such amounts as the board of trustees shall approve. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
The compensation of all persons engaged by the board of trustees, and all other expenses of the board necessary for the operation of the retirement system, shall be paid at such rates and in such amounts as the board of trustees shall approve.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-114 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-114
Acting as entry taker
Status: in_force

In all counties where there is no entry taker, the registers of such counties are authorized to act as such and receive remuneration as such. Acts 1927, ch. 61, § 1; Code 1932, § 803; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1314.
In all counties where there is no entry taker, the registers of such counties are authorized to act as such and receive remuneration as such.
Acts 1927, ch. 61, § 1; Code 1932, § 803; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1314.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-20-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 20 / Section 8-20-103
Requirements for authorization
Status: in_force

(a) No deputy or deputies or assistants shall be allowed to any office, unless the actual officer is unable to personally discharge the duties of the office by devoting such officer's entire working time thereto, except field deputy sheriffs. (b) In case the officer is incapacitated from any cause to perform the duties of the office, one (1) person working in the place of the officer shall neither be considered nor paid as a deputy or assistant. Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 6428a45; mod. Code 1932, § 10734; Acts 1949, ch. 36, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 10734; Acts 1953, ch. 130, § 1; 1959, ch. 326, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2003; Acts 1989, ch. 264, § 1.
(a) No deputy or deputies or assistants shall be allowed to any office, unless the actual officer is unable to personally discharge the duties of the office by devoting such officer's entire working time thereto, except field deputy sheriffs.
(b) In case the officer is incapacitated from any cause to perform the duties of the office, one (1) person working in the place of the officer shall neither be considered nor paid as a deputy or assistant.
Acts 1921, ch. 101, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 6428a45; mod. Code 1932, § 10734; Acts 1949, ch. 36, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 10734; Acts 1953, ch. 130, § 1; 1959, ch. 326, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2003; Acts 1989, ch. 264, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-904 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-904
Requirement to make employee contributions to defined benefit component of the plan - Employer to pick up employee contributions
Status: in_force

(a) Participants in the hybrid plan shall be excluded from the noncontributory provisions of § 8-34-206 and shall be required to make employee contributions to the defined benefit component of the plan equal to five percent (5%) of the participant's earnable compensation. (b) Each employer shall pick up the employee contributions required under this section. The contributions so picked up shall be treated as employer contributions pursuant to § 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 414(h) ) in determining tax treatment under said Code. The employee shall not have the option of choosing to receive the contributions in the form of cash or cash equivalents instead of having them paid by the employer into the hybrid plan benefits trust account created pursuant to § 8-36-920 . Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
(a) Participants in the hybrid plan shall be excluded from the noncontributory provisions of § 8-34-206 and shall be required to make employee contributions to the defined benefit component of the plan equal to five percent (5%) of the participant's earnable compensation.
(b) Each employer shall pick up the employee contributions required under this section. The contributions so picked up shall be treated as employer contributions pursuant to § 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 414(h) ) in determining tax treatment under said Code. The employee shall not have the option of choosing to receive the contributions in the form of cash or cash equivalents instead of having them paid by the employer into the hybrid plan benefits trust account created pursuant to § 8-36-920 .
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 259, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-601 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-601
Clerks and masters in chancery
Status: in_force

The clerks and masters of the chancery court are allowed to demand and receive for services the fees attached to such services as provided in part 4 of this chapter. This section likewise applies to part 7 of this chapter. Code 1858, § 4561; Shan., § 6399; Code 1932, § 10703; Acts 1955, ch. 76, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2124.
The clerks and masters of the chancery court are allowed to demand and receive for services the fees attached to such services as provided in part 4 of this chapter. This section likewise applies to part 7 of this chapter.
Code 1858, § 4561; Shan., § 6399; Code 1932, § 10703; Acts 1955, ch. 76, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2124.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-17-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 17 / Section 8-17-106
Removal from office for failure to adopt ethical standards - Violations of standards
Status: in_force

(a) Members of a governing body of an entity covered by this chapter who fail to adopt ethical standards as provided in this chapter shall be subject to removal from office as provided in chapter 47 of this title. (b) Violations of ethical standards by officials or employees of entities covered by this chapter shall be enforced in accordance with provisions of existing law; provided, that no civil penalties for a violation of title 3, chapter 6, part 3 shall be imposed by the ethics commission on an employee of entities covered by this chapter. The ethics commission shall instead refer the commission's findings and recommendations for appropriate action to the appropriate official with supervisory authority over the person. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, §49; 2007 , ch. 322, § 2.
(a) Members of a governing body of an entity covered by this chapter who fail to adopt ethical standards as provided in this chapter shall be subject to removal from office as provided in chapter 47 of this title.
(b) Violations of ethical standards by officials or employees of entities covered by this chapter shall be enforced in accordance with provisions of existing law; provided, that no civil penalties for a violation of title 3, chapter 6, part 3 shall be imposed by the ethics commission on an employee of entities covered by this chapter. The ethics commission shall instead refer the commission's findings and recommendations for appropriate action to the appropriate official with supervisory authority over the person.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, §49; 2007 , ch. 322, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-214 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-214
Delivery of papers and property to successor
Status: in_force

The sheriff, when going out of office, shall deliver to the successor all books and papers pertaining to the office, and all property attached and levied on and in the sheriff's hands, unless authorized by law to retain the same, and all prisoners in the jail, and take a receipt therefor, which receipt will be an indemnity to the retiring officer. Code 1858, § 368; Shan., § 458; Code 1932, § 705; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-823.
The sheriff, when going out of office, shall deliver to the successor all books and papers pertaining to the office, and all property attached and levied on and in the sheriff's hands, unless authorized by law to retain the same, and all prisoners in the jail, and take a receipt therefor, which receipt will be an indemnity to the retiring officer.
Code 1858, § 368; Shan., § 458; Code 1932, § 705; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-823.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-417 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-417
Procedural rules to be established - Power to gather evidence
Status: in_force

(a) The practice and procedure of the board with respect to any investigation by the board authorized by this part shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations to be established by the board. The rules shall provide for reasonable notice to all persons affected and for the opportunity to be heard, either in person or as represented by counsel, and to introduce testimony in their behalf at a public hearing. (b) The board, when conducting any investigations or hearings authorized by this part, shall have the power to administer oaths, take depositions, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, accounts, papers, records, documents and testimony. If any person fails to comply with the orders of the board or of a subpoena issued by the board or any of its members, or if a witness refuses to testify on any matter on which the witness may be lawfully interrogated, the judge in any court of record within the county, on application of any member of the board, shall compel obedience by proceedings as for contempt. The sheriff or the sheriff's legal deputy shall serve such subpoenas as issued by the board. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 17; T.C.A., § 8-856.
(a) The practice and procedure of the board with respect to any investigation by the board authorized by this part shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations to be established by the board. The rules shall provide for reasonable notice to all persons affected and for the opportunity to be heard, either in person or as represented by counsel, and to introduce testimony in their behalf at a public hearing.
(b) The board, when conducting any investigations or hearings authorized by this part, shall have the power to administer oaths, take depositions, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, accounts, papers, records, documents and testimony. If any person fails to comply with the orders of the board or of a subpoena issued by the board or any of its members, or if a witness refuses to testify on any matter on which the witness may be lawfully interrogated, the judge in any court of record within the county, on application of any member of the board, shall compel obedience by proceedings as for contempt. The sheriff or the sheriff's legal deputy shall serve such subpoenas as issued by the board.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 17; T.C.A., § 8-856.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-409 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-409
Providing false information - Good faith allegation - Application to state agencies and local government employees - Retaliation
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who knowingly provides false information pursuant to this part commits a Class C misdemeanor. (b) Any person making an allegation in good faith pursuant to this part is immune from civil or criminal liability for making the allegation, even if the allegation proves to be false. (c) Section 8-50-116 shall apply to all state agency and local government employees. In addition, no government employee shall suffer any of the prohibited retaliatory actions specified in § 8-50-116 for reporting to, or cooperating with, the office of the comptroller of the treasury or other investigating entity. Any person who knowingly and willingly retaliates or takes adverse action of any kind against any person for reporting alleged wrongdoing pursuant to this part, commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1985, ch. 186, §§ 7, 8; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; T.C.A. § 8-4-407 ; Acts 2006, ch. 972, § 2.
(a) Any person who knowingly provides false information pursuant to this part commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) Any person making an allegation in good faith pursuant to this part is immune from civil or criminal liability for making the allegation, even if the allegation proves to be false.
(c) Section 8-50-116 shall apply to all state agency and local government employees. In addition, no government employee shall suffer any of the prohibited retaliatory actions specified in § 8-50-116 for reporting to, or cooperating with, the office of the comptroller of the treasury or other investigating entity. Any person who knowingly and willingly retaliates or takes adverse action of any kind against any person for reporting alleged wrongdoing pursuant to this part, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1985, ch. 186, §§ 7, 8; 1989, ch. 591, § 113; T.C.A. § 8-4-407 ; Acts 2006, ch. 972, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-109 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-109
Fees as costs
Status: in_force

When a survey is directed by a court of record, the fees of the surveyor are to be taxed in the bill of costs. Code 1858, § 440; Shan., § 539; Code 1932, § 791; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1209.
When a survey is directed by a court of record, the fees of the surveyor are to be taxed in the bill of costs.
Code 1858, § 440; Shan., § 539; Code 1932, § 791; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1209.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-113
Prior surveys undisturbed
Status: in_force

Nothing in §§ 8-12-110 - 8-12-114, shall be so construed as to affect surveys made under variations different from that established by those sections and before their enactment. Acts 1871, ch. 120, § 5; Shan., § 545; Code 1932, § 797; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1213.
Nothing in §§ 8-12-110 - 8-12-114, shall be so construed as to affect surveys made under variations different from that established by those sections and before their enactment.
Acts 1871, ch. 120, § 5; Shan., § 545; Code 1932, § 797; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1213.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-112
Irregular bonds not to be approved
Status: in_force

The bond of any public officer which is not in the penalty, payable or conditioned as prescribed by law, shall not be approved, and the officer approving thereof, under such circumstances, not only neglects such officer's duty, but subjects the officer and the officer's sureties to an action by any person injured, and a recovery to the extent of such injury. Code 1858, § 763; Shan., § 1084; Code 1932, § 1825; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1912.
The bond of any public officer which is not in the penalty, payable or conditioned as prescribed by law, shall not be approved, and the officer approving thereof, under such circumstances, not only neglects such officer's duty, but subjects the officer and the officer's sureties to an action by any person injured, and a recovery to the extent of such injury.
Code 1858, § 763; Shan., § 1084; Code 1932, § 1825; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1912.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-234 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-234
Attorneys serving as criminal investigators
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding §§ 8-7-230 and 8-7-231 , if a district attorney general having a vacant criminal investigator position appoints a licensed attorney to that position and designates that person to serve as an assistant district attorney general, the appointee may, on the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and with the approval of the executive committee of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference, be compensated as an assistant district attorney general as provided for in § 8-7-227 . Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 10.
Notwithstanding §§ 8-7-230 and 8-7-231 , if a district attorney general having a vacant criminal investigator position appoints a licensed attorney to that position and designates that person to serve as an assistant district attorney general, the appointee may, on the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and with the approval of the executive committee of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference, be compensated as an assistant district attorney general as provided for in § 8-7-227 .
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-506 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-506
Preferred service employees - Financial disclosure
Status: in_force

(a) No employee in the preferred service under chapter 30 of this title, shall be required by the appointing authority to submit a disclosure statement or any financial disclosure statement, unless such employee or a member of the employee's immediate family has a financial interest with a value of more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) which would constitute a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest under state law or the department of human resources' policy or other departmental policy. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) to the contrary, the appointing authority shall require any employee or person whose duties are to regulate, inspect, audit or procure goods or services or to administer tax laws to disclose the employee's or a member of the employee's immediate family's financial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest under state law or the department of human resources' policy or other departmental policy. Disclosures are required for individuals who have authority over these persons or these functions. (c) Disclosure to the immediate supervisor is required at the time an assignment is received which could result in a conflict. The immediate supervisor would then determine if a conflict exists which warrants reassignment of that task to another employee. (d) The appointing authority has responsibility for clearly communicating these provisions in writing to agency employees upon hiring and annually thereafter. Acts 1997, ch. 496, § 1; 2007, ch. 59, §§ 1, 2; 2012, ch. 800, § 49.
(a) No employee in the preferred service under chapter 30 of this title, shall be required by the appointing authority to submit a disclosure statement or any financial disclosure statement, unless such employee or a member of the employee's immediate family has a financial interest with a value of more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) which would constitute a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest under state law or the department of human resources' policy or other departmental policy.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) to the contrary, the appointing authority shall require any employee or person whose duties are to regulate, inspect, audit or procure goods or services or to administer tax laws to disclose the employee's or a member of the employee's immediate family's financial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest under state law or the department of human resources' policy or other departmental policy. Disclosures are required for individuals who have authority over these persons or these functions.
(c) Disclosure to the immediate supervisor is required at the time an assignment is received which could result in a conflict. The immediate supervisor would then determine if a conflict exists which warrants reassignment of that task to another employee.
(d) The appointing authority has responsibility for clearly communicating these provisions in writing to agency employees upon hiring and annually thereafter.
Acts 1997, ch. 496, § 1; 2007, ch. 59, §§ 1, 2; 2012, ch. 800, § 49.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-403 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-403
Service fees and costs for handling spousal support, child support and other payments
Status: in_force

(a) Each clerk of a court in this state receiving, handling and disbursing spousal support, child support, and similar moneys under and by order of court is entitled to charge and receive from the obligor the sum of five percent (5%) for any and all payments received during each calendar month for such clerk's services in so receiving, handling and disbursing same in addition to any amounts collected for support. Any support order which does not specifically include payment of the clerk's fee by the obligor is deemed to authorize the clerk to collect the fee from the obligor. The clerk's fee shall be an obligation of the obligor and shall be added to the amount of court-ordered child support, making the total obligation of the obligor the support plus the clerk's fee. The clerk is authorized to accept a partial payment of child support and shall prorate any such partial payment as to support and clerk's fee. (b) The clerk has the authority to contract with the department of human services, subject to availability of funds, to pay for the costs of collecting child support under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.) and the laws of this state pursuant thereto, but any expenditures for which reimbursement is sought under such a contract shall be reduced by the amount of fees collected by the contracting clerk under subsection (a). All records, papers, files, and other documents in the clerk's office pertaining to Title IV-D collections shall be open for inspection and subject to audit by the department of human services, the office of the comptroller of the treasury, or authorized agents of the federal government. Acts 1939, ch. 112, §§ 1, 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 10706.1; 1974, ch. 694, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2117; Acts 1985, ch. 477, § 11; 1986, ch. 709, § 1; 1995, ch. 359, §§ 1, 2.
(a) Each clerk of a court in this state receiving, handling and disbursing spousal support, child support, and similar moneys under and by order of court is entitled to charge and receive from the obligor the sum of five percent (5%) for any and all payments received during each calendar month for such clerk's services in so receiving, handling and disbursing same in addition to any amounts collected for support. Any support order which does not specifically include payment of the clerk's fee by the obligor is deemed to authorize the clerk to collect the fee from the obligor. The clerk's fee shall be an obligation of the obligor and shall be added to the amount of court-ordered child support, making the total obligation of the obligor the support plus the clerk's fee. The clerk is authorized to accept a partial payment of child support and shall prorate any such partial payment as to support and clerk's fee.
(b) The clerk has the authority to contract with the department of human services, subject to availability of funds, to pay for the costs of collecting child support under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.) and the laws of this state pursuant thereto, but any expenditures for which reimbursement is sought under such a contract shall be reduced by the amount of fees collected by the contracting clerk under subsection (a). All records, papers, files, and other documents in the clerk's office pertaining to Title IV-D collections shall be open for inspection and subject to audit by the department of human services, the office of the comptroller of the treasury, or authorized agents of the federal government.
Acts 1939, ch. 112, §§ 1, 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 10706.1; 1974, ch. 694, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2117; Acts 1985, ch. 477, § 11; 1986, ch. 709, § 1; 1995, ch. 359, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-1106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-1106
Extension of employment
Status: in_force

This part shall not be construed to authorize or require extension of any employment beyond the time at which it would otherwise terminate by operation of law, rule, or regulation. Acts 1989, ch. 52, § 6.
This part shall not be construed to authorize or require extension of any employment beyond the time at which it would otherwise terminate by operation of law, rule, or regulation.
Acts 1989, ch. 52, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-3-204 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-204
Local action on private or local act to be indicated in published acts
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall indicate, in the published volumes of private acts, what action has been taken on every act which is private or local in form or effect which requires a notification of the secretary of state pursuant to § 8-3-205 . If the deadline for local action, either as fixed in the act or by § 8-3-202 , has passed with no action having been taken, the secretary of state shall so indicate in the published volumes. In no case shall such an act in the published volumes have appended thereto a statement that local action is unknown. Acts 1957, ch. 379, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-311; Acts 2010 , ch. 758, § 5.
The secretary of state shall indicate, in the published volumes of private acts, what action has been taken on every act which is private or local in form or effect which requires a notification of the secretary of state pursuant to § 8-3-205 . If the deadline for local action, either as fixed in the act or by § 8-3-202 , has passed with no action having been taken, the secretary of state shall so indicate in the published volumes. In no case shall such an act in the published volumes have appended thereto a statement that local action is unknown.
Acts 1957, ch. 379, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-311; Acts 2010 , ch. 758, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-307 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-307
Interest and dividends earned - Transfer to individual accounts of members
Status: in_force

All interest and dividends earned on the funds of the retirement system shall be credited to the state accumulation fund. The board of trustees annually shall show interest at such rate or rates as it shall determine from time to time on the individual accounts of members in the members' fund and shall transfer such amounts from the state accumulation fund. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2).
All interest and dividends earned on the funds of the retirement system shall be credited to the state accumulation fund. The board of trustees annually shall show interest at such rate or rates as it shall determine from time to time on the individual accounts of members in the members' fund and shall transfer such amounts from the state accumulation fund.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-305 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-305
Oath of members
Status: in_force

Each trustee, other than the ex officio members of the board, shall take an oath of office, that, so far as it devolves upon such trustee, the trustee will diligently and honestly administer the affairs of the board, and will not knowingly violate or willingly permit to be violated any law applicable to the retirement system. Such oath shall be subscribed by the trustee taking it, and certified by the officer before whom it is taken, and immediately filed in the office of the secretary of state. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
Each trustee, other than the ex officio members of the board, shall take an oath of office, that, so far as it devolves upon such trustee, the trustee will diligently and honestly administer the affairs of the board, and will not knowingly violate or willingly permit to be violated any law applicable to the retirement system. Such oath shall be subscribed by the trustee taking it, and certified by the officer before whom it is taken, and immediately filed in the office of the secretary of state.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-103
Vacation of office by removal from district
Status: in_force

A constable shall vacate office by removal from the district, and is liable to a penalty of forty dollars ($40.00) for acting as constable after such removal, to be recovered before any judge of the court of general sessions of the county in which the constable resides, one-half (½) to the use of the person suing, and the other one-half (½) to the use of the county. Code 1858, § 399 (deriv. Const., 1834, art. 6, § 15); Shan., § 490; Code 1932, § 736; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1003.
A constable shall vacate office by removal from the district, and is liable to a penalty of forty dollars ($40.00) for acting as constable after such removal, to be recovered before any judge of the court of general sessions of the county in which the constable resides, one-half (½) to the use of the person suing, and the other one-half (½) to the use of the county.
Code 1858, § 399 (deriv. Const., 1834, art. 6, § 15); Shan., § 490; Code 1932, § 736; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1003.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-823 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-823
Employees of subsidiaries of an association or independent contractors
Status: in_force

An association whose employees participate in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system under § 8-35-209 shall annually submit to the board of trustees a list of retired members of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system who are assigned to perform any functions or duties for the association as an employee of a subsidiary of the association or an independent contractor. Acts 2006, ch. 1002, § 2; 2008 , ch. 674, § 22; 2010 , ch. 777, § 26.
An association whose employees participate in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system under § 8-35-209 shall annually submit to the board of trustees a list of retired members of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system who are assigned to perform any functions or duties for the association as an employee of a subsidiary of the association or an independent contractor.
Acts 2006, ch. 1002, § 2; 2008 , ch. 674, § 22; 2010 , ch. 777, § 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-307 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-307
Member of state system entering service of operator of local fund - Establishment of prior service
Status: in_force

(a) Should a teacher who is a member of the retirement system enter the employ of an employer operating a local retirement fund in which the teacher is eligible for membership, the teacher shall cease to contribute to the retirement system and become subject to the local retirement fund, but shall not lose previous accrued credits in the retirement system so long as the teacher continues in the service of such employer. (b) Any teacher who is a member of a local retirement fund and who had teaching service in the Tennessee teachers' retirement system or the Tennessee consolidated retirement system may establish this service in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system at any time prior to retirement; provided, that the teacher has taught at least ten (10) years in the public schools of Tennessee; and provided further, that the teacher makes redeposit of the contributions withdrawn plus interest at the rate provided for in § 8-37-214 . Any teacher who is eligible to receive retirement credit in the local fund for service withdrawn from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or the superseded system shall not be entitled to establish retirement credit for the withdrawn service in this system. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(3); Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 8.
(a) Should a teacher who is a member of the retirement system enter the employ of an employer operating a local retirement fund in which the teacher is eligible for membership, the teacher shall cease to contribute to the retirement system and become subject to the local retirement fund, but shall not lose previous accrued credits in the retirement system so long as the teacher continues in the service of such employer.
(b) Any teacher who is a member of a local retirement fund and who had teaching service in the Tennessee teachers' retirement system or the Tennessee consolidated retirement system may establish this service in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system at any time prior to retirement; provided, that the teacher has taught at least ten (10) years in the public schools of Tennessee; and provided further, that the teacher makes redeposit of the contributions withdrawn plus interest at the rate provided for in § 8-37-214 . Any teacher who is eligible to receive retirement credit in the local fund for service withdrawn from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system or the superseded system shall not be entitled to establish retirement credit for the withdrawn service in this system.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(3); Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-112
Membership in retirement system as condition of employment
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and except as provided in subsection (b), any current or former member of the retirement system or of a superseded system who accepts, or is elected to, a position on or after July 1, 2018, for which membership in the retirement system is otherwise optional shall become a member of the retirement system as a condition of employment. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to an employee having optional membership who was employed by a political subdivision on the date the political subdivision elected to extend retirement coverage to the employee, unless the employee was a member or former member of a preexisting defined benefit plan maintained by that political subdivision. For purposes of this section, "political subdivision" means any entity authorized to participate in the retirement system pursuant to part 2 of this chapter. (c) This section does not apply to retired members of the retirement system or of a superseded system who return to service in a position covered by the retirement system, as provided in chapter 36, part 8 of this title that does not allow the retired member to accrue additional retirement benefits. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 476, s 2, eff. 5/17/2023. Acts 2018 ch. 736, § 11.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and except as provided in subsection (b), any current or former member of the retirement system or of a superseded system who accepts, or is elected to, a position on or after July 1, 2018, for which membership in the retirement system is otherwise optional shall become a member of the retirement system as a condition of employment.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to an employee having optional membership who was employed by a political subdivision on the date the political subdivision elected to extend retirement coverage to the employee, unless the employee was a member or former member of a preexisting defined benefit plan maintained by that political subdivision. For purposes of this section, "political subdivision" means any entity authorized to participate in the retirement system pursuant to part 2 of this chapter.
(c) This section does not apply to retired members of the retirement system or of a superseded system who return to service in a position covered by the retirement system, as provided in chapter 36, part 8 of this title that does not allow the retired member to accrue additional retirement benefits.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 476, s 2, eff. 5/17/2023.
Acts 2018 ch. 736, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-301
General powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The general administration and responsibility for the proper operation of the retirement system and for making effective chapters 34-37 of this title are hereby vested in a board of trustees. (b) The board of trustees may delegate to the state treasurer the duty to carry out the day-to-day operations and responsibilities for the administration of the retirement system, including, but not limited to, complying with all applicable state and federal laws and rules. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 421,s 1, eff. 5/8/2015. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
(a) The general administration and responsibility for the proper operation of the retirement system and for making effective chapters 34-37 of this title are hereby vested in a board of trustees.
(b) The board of trustees may delegate to the state treasurer the duty to carry out the day-to-day operations and responsibilities for the administration of the retirement system, including, but not limited to, complying with all applicable state and federal laws and rules.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 421,s 1, eff. 5/8/2015.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-801 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-801
Special commissioners
Status: in_force

Special commissioners, appointed by court to sell property, take accounts, examinations, depositions, or perform other services, are entitled to demand and receive the same fees and compensation allowed other officers for similar services; provided, however, that no special commissioner shall be permitted to receive a commission in excess of that specified pursuant to § 8-21-401(i)(7) for selling real or personal property under decree of court, and receiving, collecting, and paying out the proceeds. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 912, s 2, eff. 7/1/2014. Code 1858, § 4581; Shan., § 6421; Code 1932, § 10718; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2129.
Special commissioners, appointed by court to sell property, take accounts, examinations, depositions, or perform other services, are entitled to demand and receive the same fees and compensation allowed other officers for similar services; provided, however, that no special commissioner shall be permitted to receive a commission in excess of that specified pursuant to § 8-21-401(i)(7) for selling real or personal property under decree of court, and receiving, collecting, and paying out the proceeds.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 912, s 2, eff. 7/1/2014.
Code 1858, § 4581; Shan., § 6421; Code 1932, § 10718; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2129.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-39-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 39 / Section 8-39-106
Participation in other retirement systems
Status: in_force

(a) It is expressly declared to be the intent of the general assembly in awarding this gratuitous allowance that the teacher or state employee, as the case may be, shall, in order to qualify for the allowance herein, never have participated in or had the opportunity to participate in any of the superseded systems as defined in § 8-34-101 or the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and, therefore, never had an opportunity to earn a retirement allowance during the teacher's or state employee's total period of service. (b) Any teacher or state employee who otherwise qualifies for the allowance granted by this part shall not be qualified therefor if the teacher or employee continued such teacher's or employee's career in teaching or public employment in another state wherein retirement credit is or may be granted for service performed in or for the state of Tennessee. Acts 1976, ch. 816, § 7; T.C.A., § 49-1311(b).
(a) It is expressly declared to be the intent of the general assembly in awarding this gratuitous allowance that the teacher or state employee, as the case may be, shall, in order to qualify for the allowance herein, never have participated in or had the opportunity to participate in any of the superseded systems as defined in § 8-34-101 or the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and, therefore, never had an opportunity to earn a retirement allowance during the teacher's or state employee's total period of service.
(b) Any teacher or state employee who otherwise qualifies for the allowance granted by this part shall not be qualified therefor if the teacher or employee continued such teacher's or employee's career in teaching or public employment in another state wherein retirement credit is or may be granted for service performed in or for the state of Tennessee.
Acts 1976, ch. 816, § 7; T.C.A., § 49-1311(b).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-201 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-201
Witness fees
Status: in_force

Witnesses on the trial of an impeachment before the senate shall be allowed the following fees: (1) For every day's attendance on such trial .................... $1.00 (2) For every twenty-five (25) miles the witness may necessarily travel in going to and returning from the place of trial .................... $1.00 Code 1858, § 5289 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, § 1); Shan., § 7269; Code 1932, § 11871; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2609.
Witnesses on the trial of an impeachment before the senate shall be allowed the following fees:
(1) For every day's attendance on such trial .................... $1.00
(2) For every twenty-five (25) miles the witness may necessarily travel in going to and returning from the place of trial .................... $1.00
Code 1858, § 5289 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, § 1); Shan., § 7269; Code 1932, § 11871; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2609.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-302 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-302
Obligation on defective bond
Status: in_force

Whenever any officer, required by law to give an official bond, acts under a bond which is not in the penalty, payable, or conditioned as prescribed by law, or is otherwise defective, such bond is not void, but stands in the place of the official bond, subject, on its condition being broken, to all the remedies which the person aggrieved might have maintained on the official bond of such officer, executed, approved, and filed according to law. Code 1858, § 773 (deriv. Acts 1843-1844, ch. 103, § 14); Shan., § 1094; Code 1932, § 1836; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1921.
Whenever any officer, required by law to give an official bond, acts under a bond which is not in the penalty, payable, or conditioned as prescribed by law, or is otherwise defective, such bond is not void, but stands in the place of the official bond, subject, on its condition being broken, to all the remedies which the person aggrieved might have maintained on the official bond of such officer, executed, approved, and filed according to law.
Code 1858, § 773 (deriv. Acts 1843-1844, ch. 103, § 14); Shan., § 1094; Code 1932, § 1836; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1921.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-503 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-503
Amendments of disclosure statements
Status: in_force

Any disclosure statement shall be amended from time to time as conditions change because of the termination or acquisition of interests as to which disclosure is required. Acts 1972, ch. 843, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-4127.
Any disclosure statement shall be amended from time to time as conditions change because of the termination or acquisition of interests as to which disclosure is required.
Acts 1972, ch. 843, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-4127.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-106
Oath of chain bearers - Plat
Status: in_force

The county surveyor shall swear the surveyor's chain bearers to perform their duties without favor or affection, make a plat of all lands or lots surveyed for the person requiring the same, and write on the back of the plat the names of the chain bearers, and the amount of the surveyor's fees. Code 1858, § 439; Shan., § 538; Code 1932, § 790; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1206.
The county surveyor shall swear the surveyor's chain bearers to perform their duties without favor or affection, make a plat of all lands or lots surveyed for the person requiring the same, and write on the back of the plat the names of the chain bearers, and the amount of the surveyor's fees.
Code 1858, § 439; Shan., § 538; Code 1932, § 790; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-401 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-401
Contracting for medical advisors
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall contract with at least one (1) but no more than three (3) physicians who are not eligible to participate in the retirement system to serve as medical advisors. Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, the board of trustees is authorized to contract with one (1) or more companies or organizations for all or any part of the services necessary or desirable for the management and operation of the disability retirement program authorized in chapter 36, part 5 of this title, including medical advisory services. Any company or organization engaged to provide the medical advisory services shall be deemed a medical advisor for purposes of this part and for purposes of chapter 36, part 5 of this title. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736,s 3, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3927; Acts 1992, ch. 843, § 4; 2009, ch. 142, § 3.
The board of trustees shall contract with at least one (1) but no more than three (3) physicians who are not eligible to participate in the retirement system to serve as medical advisors. Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, the board of trustees is authorized to contract with one (1) or more companies or organizations for all or any part of the services necessary or desirable for the management and operation of the disability retirement program authorized in chapter 36, part 5 of this title, including medical advisory services. Any company or organization engaged to provide the medical advisory services shall be deemed a medical advisor for purposes of this part and for purposes of chapter 36, part 5 of this title.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736,s 3, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3927; Acts 1992, ch. 843, § 4; 2009, ch. 142, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-106
Certification of judgment of vacancy
Status: in_force

Whenever there is a final judgment of a competent tribunal declaring any election or appointment void, or any office vacated, such judgment shall promptly be certified by the clerk to the appointing power or power whose duty it is to take steps to fill the vacancy. Code 1858, § 802; Shan., § 1123; Code 1932, § 1864; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2806.
Whenever there is a final judgment of a competent tribunal declaring any election or appointment void, or any office vacated, such judgment shall promptly be certified by the clerk to the appointing power or power whose duty it is to take steps to fill the vacancy.
Code 1858, § 802; Shan., § 1123; Code 1932, § 1864; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2806.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-202
Group insurance plan - Authority of committee - Authorized components of plan
Status: in_force

(a) The state insurance committee shall approve for eligible state employees a group insurance plan, which shall consist of: (1) One (1) or more basic health plans as the state insurance committee deems necessary and reasonable; (2) All benefits with defined coverage amounts fully paid for by the employer. These benefits shall be available to eligible employees who have not enrolled in the health insurance plans offered by the state insurance committee; and (3) Voluntary benefit plans as may be necessary and reasonable. (b) The state insurance committee is authorized to determine the premiums, benefits package, funding method, administrative procedures, eligibility provisions, and rules relating to the plans established by this part. (c) The basic health and plans fully paid by the employer plans referenced in subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) shall be the only basic group insurance plans offered to state employees. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 13, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 12, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 11, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 2, eff. 5/18/2015. Acts 1976, ch. 804, § 3; modified; T.C.A., § 8-4503.
(a) The state insurance committee shall approve for eligible state employees a group insurance plan, which shall consist of: (1) One (1) or more basic health plans as the state insurance committee deems necessary and reasonable; (2) All benefits with defined coverage amounts fully paid for by the employer. These benefits shall be available to eligible employees who have not enrolled in the health insurance plans offered by the state insurance committee; and (3) Voluntary benefit plans as may be necessary and reasonable.
(1) One (1) or more basic health plans as the state insurance committee deems necessary and reasonable;
(2) All benefits with defined coverage amounts fully paid for by the employer. These benefits shall be available to eligible employees who have not enrolled in the health insurance plans offered by the state insurance committee; and
(3) Voluntary benefit plans as may be necessary and reasonable.
(b) The state insurance committee is authorized to determine the premiums, benefits package, funding method, administrative procedures, eligibility provisions, and rules relating to the plans established by this part.
(c) The basic health and plans fully paid by the employer plans referenced in subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) shall be the only basic group insurance plans offered to state employees.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 13, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 12, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 11, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 2, eff. 5/18/2015.
Acts 1976, ch. 804, § 3; modified; T.C.A., § 8-4503.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-15-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 15 / Section 8-15-102
Employment by committee - Bond
Status: in_force

Such auditor must be employed by a committee of not less than three (3), appointed by the county legislative body from the members of the legislative body, which committee shall require the accountant so employed to furnish bond for the faithful performance of the accountant's duties. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 25, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1917, ch. 67, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 582a; 2; Code 1932, § 834; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1502.
Such auditor must be employed by a committee of not less than three (3), appointed by the county legislative body from the members of the legislative body, which committee shall require the accountant so employed to furnish bond for the faithful performance of the accountant's duties. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 25, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1917, ch. 67, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 582a; 2; Code 1932, § 834; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1502.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-207 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-207
Bond of persons filling vacancy
Status: in_force

The person selected according to law to fill the office declared vacant pursuant to § 8-19-206 shall enter into an official bond as required by law. The procedure prescribed by §§ 8-19-205 , 8-19-206 , and this section may be repeated as often as necessary, but only until the court finds that the county officer or constable has entered into an official bond as required by law. Acts 1978, ch. 689, §§ 10, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A., § 8-1933; Acts 1982, ch. 592, § 3.
The person selected according to law to fill the office declared vacant pursuant to § 8-19-206 shall enter into an official bond as required by law. The procedure prescribed by §§ 8-19-205 , 8-19-206 , and this section may be repeated as often as necessary, but only until the court finds that the county officer or constable has entered into an official bond as required by law.
Acts 1978, ch. 689, §§ 10, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A., § 8-1933; Acts 1982, ch. 592, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-418 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-418
Report of changes in status required - Suspensions authorized - Hearings
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff shall give an immediate report in writing of all appointments, reinstatements, vacancies, absences or other matters affecting the status of any member of the classified service or the performance of the duties of members of the classified service. The report shall be in the manner and form prescribed by the board. (b) The sheriff may suspend any employee for not more than ten (10) days for cause, and there shall be no right of appeal for such suspension. The sheriff does not have the authority to suspend any employee for more than one (1) suspension of ten (10) days within any given six-month period of time without a right of appeal. (c) If the sheriff suspends any employee for a period longer than ten (10) days, the suspended employee shall be notified in writing of the charges. The suspended employee shall thereafter have ten (10) days to request a hearing before the civil service board. Upon receiving the request, the board shall set a hearing, not more than thirty (30) days from the date of the receipt of the request. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 18; T.C.A., § 8-857.
(a) The sheriff shall give an immediate report in writing of all appointments, reinstatements, vacancies, absences or other matters affecting the status of any member of the classified service or the performance of the duties of members of the classified service. The report shall be in the manner and form prescribed by the board.
(b) The sheriff may suspend any employee for not more than ten (10) days for cause, and there shall be no right of appeal for such suspension. The sheriff does not have the authority to suspend any employee for more than one (1) suspension of ten (10) days within any given six-month period of time without a right of appeal.
(c) If the sheriff suspends any employee for a period longer than ten (10) days, the suspended employee shall be notified in writing of the charges. The suspended employee shall thereafter have ten (10) days to request a hearing before the civil service board. Upon receiving the request, the board shall set a hearing, not more than thirty (30) days from the date of the receipt of the request.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 18; T.C.A., § 8-857.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-306 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-306
Teacher dying prior to retirement - Lump sum payment
Status: in_force

(a) If a teacher who is a member of a local retirement fund dies prior to retirement under conditions which, if such teacher were a member of the retirement system, would entitle the teacher's estate or the teacher's designated beneficiary to an employer-provided lump sum payment under § 8-36-107 , in addition to the payment of the teacher's accumulated contributions, the board of trustees shall pay from the state accumulation fund to the managing board of the local retirement fund, or upon the request of the managing board directly to the estate of such deceased teacher or to the person designated by the teacher, a lump sum in the amount of the employer-provided lump sum benefit which would have been payable had the teacher been a member of the retirement system. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the lump sum payment exceeds the employer-provided benefits payable from the local retirement fund on account of the teacher's death, either in the form of a lump sum benefit or in the form of an annuity to some other person, any such excess shall be paid to the estate of the deceased teacher or to the person nominated by the teacher by written designation, duly executed and filed with the managing board of the local retirement fund. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(2).
(a) If a teacher who is a member of a local retirement fund dies prior to retirement under conditions which, if such teacher were a member of the retirement system, would entitle the teacher's estate or the teacher's designated beneficiary to an employer-provided lump sum payment under § 8-36-107 , in addition to the payment of the teacher's accumulated contributions, the board of trustees shall pay from the state accumulation fund to the managing board of the local retirement fund, or upon the request of the managing board directly to the estate of such deceased teacher or to the person designated by the teacher, a lump sum in the amount of the employer-provided lump sum benefit which would have been payable had the teacher been a member of the retirement system.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the lump sum payment exceeds the employer-provided benefits payable from the local retirement fund on account of the teacher's death, either in the form of a lump sum benefit or in the form of an annuity to some other person, any such excess shall be paid to the estate of the deceased teacher or to the person nominated by the teacher by written designation, duly executed and filed with the managing board of the local retirement fund.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(2).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-107
Lump sum death benefit
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the death of a member prior to retirement on account of whom no benefit is payable under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter, the member's accumulated contributions shall be paid to such entity as the member shall have nominated by written designation, duly executed and filed with the board of trustees. In the event that there are no surviving designated beneficiaries, the member's accumulated contributions shall be paid to the member's estate in accordance with § 8-36-120 . (b) If such member shall have been in service within one hundred fifty (150) days preceding such member's death, an additional amount equal to such member's accumulated contributions shall be paid in accordance with subsection (a); provided, that no benefit is payable under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter. (c) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, if a member described in subsection (a) dies while on an approved medical leave of absence, an additional amount equal to such member's accumulated contributions shall be paid in accordance with subsection (a); provided, that: (1) The member maintained health insurance coverage through the member's employer; (2) The member dies within one (1) year upon being approved for the leave of absence; and (3) No benefit is payable under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter. (d) Any person who is entitled to receive a retirement allowance under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter on account of the death of a member prior to retirement may elect to receive the benefits provided in subsection (a) or (b) in lieu of the benefits to which such person would otherwise be entitled. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3920; Acts 1986, ch. 553, §§ 9, 10; 1987, ch. 54, § 12; 1991, ch. 378, §§ 10-12; 2002, ch. 863, §§ 3, 22.
(a) Upon the death of a member prior to retirement on account of whom no benefit is payable under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter, the member's accumulated contributions shall be paid to such entity as the member shall have nominated by written designation, duly executed and filed with the board of trustees. In the event that there are no surviving designated beneficiaries, the member's accumulated contributions shall be paid to the member's estate in accordance with § 8-36-120 .
(b) If such member shall have been in service within one hundred fifty (150) days preceding such member's death, an additional amount equal to such member's accumulated contributions shall be paid in accordance with subsection (a); provided, that no benefit is payable under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter.
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, if a member described in subsection (a) dies while on an approved medical leave of absence, an additional amount equal to such member's accumulated contributions shall be paid in accordance with subsection (a); provided, that: (1) The member maintained health insurance coverage through the member's employer; (2) The member dies within one (1) year upon being approved for the leave of absence; and (3) No benefit is payable under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter.
(1) The member maintained health insurance coverage through the member's employer;
(2) The member dies within one (1) year upon being approved for the leave of absence; and
(3) No benefit is payable under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter.
(d) Any person who is entitled to receive a retirement allowance under §§ 8-36-108 , 8-36-109 or part 6 of this chapter on account of the death of a member prior to retirement may elect to receive the benefits provided in subsection (a) or (b) in lieu of the benefits to which such person would otherwise be entitled.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3920; Acts 1986, ch. 553, §§ 9, 10; 1987, ch. 54, § 12; 1991, ch. 378, §§ 10-12; 2002, ch. 863, §§ 3, 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-49-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 49 / Section 8-49-106
Search warrant for records and property
Status: in_force

In the case stated in § 8-49-105 , if required by the complainant, such officer shall also issue warrant, directed to any lawful officer, commanding that officer, in the daytime, to search such places as may be designated in the warrant, for such books, papers, and property as belonged and appertained to the office vacated, and to seize and bring them before the officer issuing such warrant. Code 1858, § 810; Shan., § 1131; Code 1932, § 1872; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2906.
In the case stated in § 8-49-105 , if required by the complainant, such officer shall also issue warrant, directed to any lawful officer, commanding that officer, in the daytime, to search such places as may be designated in the warrant, for such books, papers, and property as belonged and appertained to the office vacated, and to seize and bring them before the officer issuing such warrant.
Code 1858, § 810; Shan., § 1131; Code 1932, § 1872; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2906.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-308 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-308
Production of records described in subpoena
Status: in_force

Section § 8-25-110 applies whenever a subpoena duces tecum is served upon any person or entity administering or providing services to a profit sharing and/or salary reduction plan established pursuant to this part. Acts 2001, ch. 58, § 13.
Section § 8-25-110 applies whenever a subpoena duces tecum is served upon any person or entity administering or providing services to a profit sharing and/or salary reduction plan established pursuant to this part.
Acts 2001, ch. 58, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-208 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-208
Eligibility to participate in retirement system - Effect on contributions previously accumulated in retirement system - Resumption of participation in retirement system upon unavailability of optional program
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible employee who elects to participate in an optional retirement program established under this part will be ineligible to participate in the retirement system during such period as the employee is employed by a state-supported institution of higher education. (b) While participating in an optional retirement program, such member's accumulated contributions, if any, and creditable service in the retirement system shall remain unchanged as of the date of election of an optional retirement program under this part. (c) Interest shall continue to be credited to the employee's accumulated contributions in the retirement system. (d) In the event that a participant in an optional retirement program assumes or returns to a position in a public school where an optional retirement program or a local retirement fund is not available, the participant shall at that time begin or resume participating in the retirement system. Acts 2015, ch. 118, § 1.
(a) An eligible employee who elects to participate in an optional retirement program established under this part will be ineligible to participate in the retirement system during such period as the employee is employed by a state-supported institution of higher education.
(b) While participating in an optional retirement program, such member's accumulated contributions, if any, and creditable service in the retirement system shall remain unchanged as of the date of election of an optional retirement program under this part.
(c) Interest shall continue to be credited to the employee's accumulated contributions in the retirement system.
(d) In the event that a participant in an optional retirement program assumes or returns to a position in a public school where an optional retirement program or a local retirement fund is not available, the participant shall at that time begin or resume participating in the retirement system.
Acts 2015, ch. 118, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-102
Examination of incumbent's accounts
Status: in_force

Previous to the convening of each biennial general assembly, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house jointly may contract for the services of an independent public accounting firm to audit or review the operations of the office of the comptroller of the treasury, or may call upon the director of the division of state audit to review with them a current audit of the comptroller of the treasury. The speakers may appoint a committee of the general assembly for the purpose of such review. Code 1858, § 200 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 93); Shan., § 249; Code 1932, § 193; Acts 1977, ch. 4, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-402.
Previous to the convening of each biennial general assembly, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house jointly may contract for the services of an independent public accounting firm to audit or review the operations of the office of the comptroller of the treasury, or may call upon the director of the division of state audit to review with them a current audit of the comptroller of the treasury. The speakers may appoint a committee of the general assembly for the purpose of such review.
Code 1858, § 200 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 93); Shan., § 249; Code 1932, § 193; Acts 1977, ch. 4, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-402.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-308 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-308
Return of contributions made on behalf of terminated CETA employees
Status: in_force

Employer contributions made on behalf of Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) employees, plus interest credited to these funds at the same rate as for employee accounts, shall be refundable from the state accumulation fund if the CETA employee has terminated participation in the CETA program having not obtained vesting or unsubsidized employment. Acts 1978, ch. 741, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2).
Employer contributions made on behalf of Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) employees, plus interest credited to these funds at the same rate as for employee accounts, shall be refundable from the state accumulation fund if the CETA employee has terminated participation in the CETA program having not obtained vesting or unsubsidized employment.
Acts 1978, ch. 741, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3930(2).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-703 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-703
Contact person within each department and agency with regulatory authority
Status: in_force

(a) Each department and agency in state government that has any regulatory authority over business activity shall appoint a person from existing executive service personnel who shall serve as a contact person for the small business advocate when the advocate has an issue or question concerning the department or agency. The contact person is responsible for communicating with the small business advocate when problems or issues from small business owners arise in the person's department or agency. The contact person shall notify the small business advocate when the issue or problem is resolved. (b) The department or agency shall notify the small business advocate who the contact person is within sixty (60) days of July 1, 2010. At any time a department or agency changes the contact person, the department or agency shall notify the small business advocate within seven (7) business days of the change. Acts 2010, ch. 1129, § 4.
(a) Each department and agency in state government that has any regulatory authority over business activity shall appoint a person from existing executive service personnel who shall serve as a contact person for the small business advocate when the advocate has an issue or question concerning the department or agency. The contact person is responsible for communicating with the small business advocate when problems or issues from small business owners arise in the person's department or agency. The contact person shall notify the small business advocate when the issue or problem is resolved.
(b) The department or agency shall notify the small business advocate who the contact person is within sixty (60) days of July 1, 2010. At any time a department or agency changes the contact person, the department or agency shall notify the small business advocate within seven (7) business days of the change.
Acts 2010, ch. 1129, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-119 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-119
Reserved
Status: repealed

Acts 1987, ch. 243, § 1; 1987, ch. 267, § 2.