Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-242 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-242
Teachers and employees of a public charter school
Status: in_force

(a) All teachers and employees of a public charter school that converts from a public school shall continue to participate in the same retirement program as the teachers and employees of the local board of education to which the charter school is associated. Such participation shall be under the same terms and conditions as the teachers and employees of the local board of education. For retirement purposes, all teachers and employees of such a public charter school shall be considered employees of the local board of education and such board of education shall be responsible for all reporting and submission of funds to the appropriate retirement system. (b) All teachers and employees of a new public charter school shall participate in the same retirement program as the teachers and employees of the local board of education to which the charter school is associated. Such participation shall be under the same terms and conditions as the teachers and employees of the local board of education. For retirement purposes, all teachers and employees of such a public charter school shall be considered employees of the local board of education and such board of education shall be responsible for all reporting and submission of funds to the appropriate retirement system. Acts 2002, ch. 850, § 20.
(a) All teachers and employees of a public charter school that converts from a public school shall continue to participate in the same retirement program as the teachers and employees of the local board of education to which the charter school is associated. Such participation shall be under the same terms and conditions as the teachers and employees of the local board of education. For retirement purposes, all teachers and employees of such a public charter school shall be considered employees of the local board of education and such board of education shall be responsible for all reporting and submission of funds to the appropriate retirement system.
(b) All teachers and employees of a new public charter school shall participate in the same retirement program as the teachers and employees of the local board of education to which the charter school is associated. Such participation shall be under the same terms and conditions as the teachers and employees of the local board of education. For retirement purposes, all teachers and employees of such a public charter school shall be considered employees of the local board of education and such board of education shall be responsible for all reporting and submission of funds to the appropriate retirement system.
Acts 2002, ch. 850, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-504 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-504
No increased cost to state
Status: in_force

It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost in the retirement plan as a result of this part. Acts 1981, ch. 90, § 4.
It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost in the retirement plan as a result of this part.
Acts 1981, ch. 90, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-230 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-230
Tennessee State Employees' Association
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee State Employees' Association shall be eligible to be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon: (1) Passage of a resolution by the association's board of directors authorizing an actuarial study; and (2) Passage of a resolution by the association's board of directors authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by its full-time employees. (b) The employees of the association shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under this part. (c) The employees shall be entitled to credit for prior service as approved by the board of directors of the association under the same provisions which apply to employees of local governments. (d) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of employees of the association or their beneficiaries for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the association and/or its employees. (e) In case of the withdrawal of the association as a participating employer, the benefits of the members and beneficiaries shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 . (f) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this section. All costs associated with retirement coverage, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the association. Acts 1988, ch. 509, § 1; 2010 , ch. 777, § 17.
(a) The Tennessee State Employees' Association shall be eligible to be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon: (1) Passage of a resolution by the association's board of directors authorizing an actuarial study; and (2) Passage of a resolution by the association's board of directors authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by its full-time employees.
(1) Passage of a resolution by the association's board of directors authorizing an actuarial study; and
(2) Passage of a resolution by the association's board of directors authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by its full-time employees.
(b) The employees of the association shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under this part.
(c) The employees shall be entitled to credit for prior service as approved by the board of directors of the association under the same provisions which apply to employees of local governments.
(d) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of employees of the association or their beneficiaries for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the association and/or its employees.
(e) In case of the withdrawal of the association as a participating employer, the benefits of the members and beneficiaries shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 .
(f) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this section. All costs associated with retirement coverage, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the association.
Acts 1988, ch. 509, § 1; 2010 , ch. 777, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-503 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-503
Withdrawal of Tennessee Sheriffs' Association as participating employer
Status: in_force

(a) In case of withdrawal of the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association as a participating employer, the benefits payable on account of service rendered as an employee of the association shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 . (b) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other benefits on account of employees or beneficiaries of the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the association and/or its employees for such benefits. Acts 1981, ch. 90, § 3; 1982, ch. 771, § 6.
(a) In case of withdrawal of the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association as a participating employer, the benefits payable on account of service rendered as an employee of the association shall be determined in accordance with § 8-35-211 .
(b) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other benefits on account of employees or beneficiaries of the Tennessee Sheriffs' Association for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the association and/or its employees for such benefits.
Acts 1981, ch. 90, § 3; 1982, ch. 771, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-203 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-203
Notice by office of the county clerk if bond not filed
Status: in_force

If, at the expiration of four (4) months after a general election, or an appointment of clerks, such bonds have not been received by the office of the county clerk, the office of the county clerk shall forthwith notify the judges of the fact. If the bond from any cause was not taken, the judge may cause the same to be taken at the next or any subsequent term. If the bond was taken, and the original transmitted, but not received, the judge presiding at the first term after receiving the notice from the office of the county clerk shall direct the clerk to make a certified copy of the same from the records of the office, and transmit it to the office of the county clerk, who shall forthwith acknowledge the receipt of the same, in writing, addressed to the clerk. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315,s 23, eff. 4/29/2013. Code 1858, §§ 722-724 (deriv. Acts 1839-1840, ch. 160, § 3); Shan., §§ 1035-1037; Code 1932, §§ 1764-1766; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1929.
If, at the expiration of four (4) months after a general election, or an appointment of clerks, such bonds have not been received by the office of the county clerk, the office of the county clerk shall forthwith notify the judges of the fact. If the bond from any cause was not taken, the judge may cause the same to be taken at the next or any subsequent term. If the bond was taken, and the original transmitted, but not received, the judge presiding at the first term after receiving the notice from the office of the county clerk shall direct the clerk to make a certified copy of the same from the records of the office, and transmit it to the office of the county clerk, who shall forthwith acknowledge the receipt of the same, in writing, addressed to the clerk.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315,s 23, eff. 4/29/2013.
Code 1858, §§ 722-724 (deriv. Acts 1839-1840, ch. 160, § 3); Shan., §§ 1035-1037; Code 1932, §§ 1764-1766; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1929.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-502 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-502
Employees comparable to participating local government employees - Credit for prior service
Status: in_force

(a) The employees of the association shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system. (b) Such employees shall be entitled to credit for such prior service as the board of directors of the association may authorize and accept the liability therefor. Acts 1981, ch. 90, § 2.
(a) The employees of the association shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system.
(b) Such employees shall be entitled to credit for such prior service as the board of directors of the association may authorize and accept the liability therefor.
Acts 1981, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-22-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 22 / Section 8-22-112
Report of services performed by deputy sheriffs
Status: in_force

Any deputy sheriff appointed and serving under §§ 8-20-103 and [former] 8-20-108 [obsolete] shall, before receiving monthly salary, submit a monthly report for the preceding calendar month showing the services performed, in which cost for such services have accrued and the court or agency from which the fees will be received. A copy of such report will be filed with the sheriff and trustee of the county. The fiscal agent of the county will in no event issue any voucher in payment of the deputies' salaries, as herein provided, until the trustee and sheriff of the county have certified in writing that such monthly report has been received. Acts 1951, ch. 4, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2212.
Any deputy sheriff appointed and serving under §§ 8-20-103 and [former] 8-20-108 [obsolete] shall, before receiving monthly salary, submit a monthly report for the preceding calendar month showing the services performed, in which cost for such services have accrued and the court or agency from which the fees will be received. A copy of such report will be filed with the sheriff and trustee of the county. The fiscal agent of the county will in no event issue any voucher in payment of the deputies' salaries, as herein provided, until the trustee and sheriff of the county have certified in writing that such monthly report has been received.
Acts 1951, ch. 4, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2212.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-118 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-118
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 805, s 2, eff. 10/1/2014. Code 1858, § 1803 (deriv. Acts 1817, ch. 77, § 3; 1843-1844, ch. 9, §§ 1, 2); Shan., § 3211; Code 1932, § 5913; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1624; T.C.A. § 8-16-306 ; Acts 2004, ch. 854, § 18.
Repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 805, s 2, eff. 10/1/2014.
Code 1858, § 1803 (deriv. Acts 1817, ch. 77, § 3; 1843-1844, ch. 9, §§ 1, 2); Shan., § 3211; Code 1932, § 5913; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1624; T.C.A. § 8-16-306 ; Acts 2004, ch. 854, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-22-118 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 22 / Section 8-22-118
Fees of state offices accruing to state
Status: in_force

All fees, costs, emoluments, perquisites, and commissions appendant, or that may accrue from any source whatever, to the office of the secretary of state, the office of state treasurer, the office of commissioner of commerce and insurance, and the office of comptroller of the treasury, are declared to be the property of the state, and each of the above named officers shall collect the fees, costs, emoluments, perquisites, and commissions that now append or that may hereafter accrue, to the officer's respective office, and pay the same over at once to the state treasurer, to be used as part of the revenue of the state. Acts 1893, ch. 6, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1895, ch. 160, §§ 3, 27, 39; impl. am. Acts 1913, ch. 1, § 1; Shan., § 6363; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 50; Code 1932, § 10668; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2218.
All fees, costs, emoluments, perquisites, and commissions appendant, or that may accrue from any source whatever, to the office of the secretary of state, the office of state treasurer, the office of commissioner of commerce and insurance, and the office of comptroller of the treasury, are declared to be the property of the state, and each of the above named officers shall collect the fees, costs, emoluments, perquisites, and commissions that now append or that may hereafter accrue, to the officer's respective office, and pay the same over at once to the state treasurer, to be used as part of the revenue of the state.
Acts 1893, ch. 6, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1895, ch. 160, §§ 3, 27, 39; impl. am. Acts 1913, ch. 1, § 1; Shan., § 6363; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 2, 50; Code 1932, § 10668; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2218.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-307 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-307
Secretary to the board
Status: in_force

The director of the division of retirement shall be the secretary to the board. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
The director of the division of retirement shall be the secretary to the board.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-256 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-256
Establishment of hybrid plan which consists of defined benefit plan with a defined contribution plan
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established a hybrid plan which consists of a defined benefit plan with a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan shall offer a service retirement allowance of one percent (1.0%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service. The defined contribution plan shall be a plan that conforms to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service governing such plans, may be any plan selected by the political subdivision, and may be acquired from any source. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a political subdivision electing to participate in the hybrid plan authorized in this section shall provide a cost of living increase allowance pursuant to § 8-36-701(b) . (2) Notwithstanding § 8-35-111 or another law to the contrary, a political subdivision that adopts the hybrid plan authorized in this section may make employer contributions to the defined contribution plan component of the hybrid plan and to any one (1) or more additional tax deferred compensation or retirement plans; provided, that the total combined employer contributions to such defined contribution plans on behalf of an employee, with the exception of contributions made to a tax deferred retirement plan under § 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 457(f) ), shall not exceed seven percent (7%) of the employee's salary. (3) Notwithstanding this or any other law to the contrary, the amount of any employer matching shall not exceed the maximum allowed under the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.) and shall conform to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service. (b) A political subdivision may, by resolution legally adopted and approved by the chief governing body and in accordance with the procedure set out in § 8-35-201 , authorize its employees in all of its departments or instrumentalities to become eligible to participate in the hybrid plan. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (c), any member in the hybrid plan shall be eligible for service retirement upon attainment of sixty-five (65) years of age and upon completion of five (5) years of creditable service, or upon attainment of a combination of age and years of creditable service as to equal ninety (90). Any member serving in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 shall be eligible for service retirement upon attainment of sixty (60) years of age and upon completion of five (5) years of creditable service, or at any age upon completion of thirty (30) years of creditable service. Further, any member who has creditable service in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 and who is entitled to the supplemental bridge benefit established pursuant to § 8-36-211 shall be eligible for service retirement upon attainment of fifty-five (55) years of age and upon completion of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service; provided, that the service rendered while the member was in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions shall be independent of all other creditable service for the purpose of calculating the member's retirement benefits under subsection (a). Section 8-36-211(b)(2) shall not apply in calculating the supplemental bridge benefit for members covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) who retire on an early service retirement allowance pursuant to this subsection (c). Instead, the supplemental bridge benefit shall be equal to three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the member's years of creditable service when the member was in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) , but reduced by an actuarially determined factor as set by the board from time to time. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (d), any member in the hybrid plan shall be eligible for early service retirement upon attainment of sixty (60) years of age with five (5) years of creditable service, or upon attainment of a combination of age and years of creditable service as to equal eighty (80). Any member serving in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 shall be eligible for early service retirement upon attainment of fifty-five (55) years of age and upon completion of five (5) years of creditable service. The early service retirement allowance calculated under this subsection (d) shall be computed as a service retirement allowance in accordance with subsection (a) but reduced by an actuarially determined factor as set by the board from time to time. (e) Any member may apply for a disability retirement benefit pursuant to the provisions and criteria set forth in chapter 36, part 5 of this title. All provisions of chapter 36, part 5 of this title shall be applicable, except that the disability retirement allowance shall be equal to nine-tenths ( 9 / 10 ) of a service retirement allowance as computed in subsection (a) and as may be further reduced in accordance with chapter 36, part 5 of this title. (f) Any reference in chapters 34-37 of this title to the eligibility requirements for an early or service retirement allowance shall for purposes of this section mean the eligibility requirements set forth in subsections (c) and (d). Any reference in chapters 34-37 of this title to the formula for computing an early or service retirement allowance, or for computing a disability retirement allowance, shall for purposes of this section mean the applicable formula as set out in subsections (a), (d) or (e). (g) 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 member'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. (h) In no event shall any member in this hybrid plan receive a base annual pension benefit of more than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) beginning July 1, 2012. Each July 1 thereafter, this amount shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the consumer price index as defined in § 8-36-701(c) , and the amount of increase or decrease shall be based on the prior calendar year. The member's annual pension benefit shall be limited to the base benefit in effect at the time of the member's retirement, but shall be subject to increase in accordance with the cost-of-living provisions of § 8-36-701(b)(1) and (2) . Notwithstanding this subsection (h), the service retirement allowance payable under this section shall not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the member's average final compensation, as may be adjusted by the cost-of-living provisions of § 8-36-701(b)(1) and (2) . (i) A political subdivision electing to participate in the retirement system pursuant to this section shall participate in the provisions of the plan as they exist for state employees on the date of participation, except that §§ 8-36-123(b) , 8-36-124 , and 8-36-209 shall not apply and shall not be optional. Further, the provisions of the hybrid plan established under chapter 36, part 9 of this title shall not apply unless the political subdivision subsequently elects to participate in such plan on a prospective basis pursuant to § 8-36-919 . Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following provisions shall remain optional to the political subdivision: (1) Employee contributions as provided in § 8-35-203(a)(1)(B)(iii) , § 8-35-254 , or § 8-37-202 , as applicable; (2) Part-time, seasonal, or temporary employee service credit in accordance with § 8-34-621 ; and (3) Mandatory retirement in accordance with § 8-36-205 . (j) Any member who desires to establish service credit pursuant to chapters 34-37 of this title shall pay employee contributions equal to the amount the member would have paid had such member been a member of the system during the period claimed, plus interest at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 . Any such service shall be credited to the plan in existence at the time the service is established, provided such plan is with the political subdivision for which the service was rendered. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 10, eff. 3/27/2024. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736, s 5, eff. 4/18/2018. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 9, eff. 4/27/2016. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 421, s 19, eff. 5/8/2015. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 15, eff. 4/10/2014. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 14, eff. 4/29/2013. Acts 2012 , ch. 939, § 1.
(a) (1) There is established a hybrid plan which consists of a defined benefit plan with a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan shall offer a service retirement allowance of one percent (1.0%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service. The defined contribution plan shall be a plan that conforms to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service governing such plans, may be any plan selected by the political subdivision, and may be acquired from any source. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a political subdivision electing to participate in the hybrid plan authorized in this section shall provide a cost of living increase allowance pursuant to § 8-36-701(b) . (2) Notwithstanding § 8-35-111 or another law to the contrary, a political subdivision that adopts the hybrid plan authorized in this section may make employer contributions to the defined contribution plan component of the hybrid plan and to any one (1) or more additional tax deferred compensation or retirement plans; provided, that the total combined employer contributions to such defined contribution plans on behalf of an employee, with the exception of contributions made to a tax deferred retirement plan under § 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 457(f) ), shall not exceed seven percent (7%) of the employee's salary. (3) Notwithstanding this or any other law to the contrary, the amount of any employer matching shall not exceed the maximum allowed under the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.) and shall conform to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service.
(1) There is established a hybrid plan which consists of a defined benefit plan with a defined contribution plan. The defined benefit plan shall offer a service retirement allowance of one percent (1.0%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service. The defined contribution plan shall be a plan that conforms to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service governing such plans, may be any plan selected by the political subdivision, and may be acquired from any source. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a political subdivision electing to participate in the hybrid plan authorized in this section shall provide a cost of living increase allowance pursuant to § 8-36-701(b) .
(2) Notwithstanding § 8-35-111 or another law to the contrary, a political subdivision that adopts the hybrid plan authorized in this section may make employer contributions to the defined contribution plan component of the hybrid plan and to any one (1) or more additional tax deferred compensation or retirement plans; provided, that the total combined employer contributions to such defined contribution plans on behalf of an employee, with the exception of contributions made to a tax deferred retirement plan under § 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 457(f) ), shall not exceed seven percent (7%) of the employee's salary.
(3) Notwithstanding this or any other law to the contrary, the amount of any employer matching shall not exceed the maximum allowed under the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.) and shall conform to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service.
(b) A political subdivision may, by resolution legally adopted and approved by the chief governing body and in accordance with the procedure set out in § 8-35-201 , authorize its employees in all of its departments or instrumentalities to become eligible to participate in the hybrid plan.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (c), any member in the hybrid plan shall be eligible for service retirement upon attainment of sixty-five (65) years of age and upon completion of five (5) years of creditable service, or upon attainment of a combination of age and years of creditable service as to equal ninety (90). Any member serving in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 shall be eligible for service retirement upon attainment of sixty (60) years of age and upon completion of five (5) years of creditable service, or at any age upon completion of thirty (30) years of creditable service. Further, any member who has creditable service in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 and who is entitled to the supplemental bridge benefit established pursuant to § 8-36-211 shall be eligible for service retirement upon attainment of fifty-five (55) years of age and upon completion of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service; provided, that the service rendered while the member was in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions shall be independent of all other creditable service for the purpose of calculating the member's retirement benefits under subsection (a). Section 8-36-211(b)(2) shall not apply in calculating the supplemental bridge benefit for members covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) who retire on an early service retirement allowance pursuant to this subsection (c). Instead, the supplemental bridge benefit shall be equal to three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the member's years of creditable service when the member was in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) , but reduced by an actuarially determined factor as set by the board from time to time.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (d), any member in the hybrid plan shall be eligible for early service retirement upon attainment of sixty (60) years of age with five (5) years of creditable service, or upon attainment of a combination of age and years of creditable service as to equal eighty (80). Any member serving in a position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 shall be eligible for early service retirement upon attainment of fifty-five (55) years of age and upon completion of five (5) years of creditable service. The early service retirement allowance calculated under this subsection (d) shall be computed as a service retirement allowance in accordance with subsection (a) but reduced by an actuarially determined factor as set by the board from time to time.
(e) Any member may apply for a disability retirement benefit pursuant to the provisions and criteria set forth in chapter 36, part 5 of this title. All provisions of chapter 36, part 5 of this title shall be applicable, except that the disability retirement allowance shall be equal to nine-tenths ( 9 / 10 ) of a service retirement allowance as computed in subsection (a) and as may be further reduced in accordance with chapter 36, part 5 of this title.
(f) Any reference in chapters 34-37 of this title to the eligibility requirements for an early or service retirement allowance shall for purposes of this section mean the eligibility requirements set forth in subsections (c) and (d). Any reference in chapters 34-37 of this title to the formula for computing an early or service retirement allowance, or for computing a disability retirement allowance, shall for purposes of this section mean the applicable formula as set out in subsections (a), (d) or (e).
(g) 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 member'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.
(h) In no event shall any member in this hybrid plan receive a base annual pension benefit of more than eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) beginning July 1, 2012. Each July 1 thereafter, this amount shall be increased or decreased in accordance with the consumer price index as defined in § 8-36-701(c) , and the amount of increase or decrease shall be based on the prior calendar year. The member's annual pension benefit shall be limited to the base benefit in effect at the time of the member's retirement, but shall be subject to increase in accordance with the cost-of-living provisions of § 8-36-701(b)(1) and (2) . Notwithstanding this subsection (h), the service retirement allowance payable under this section shall not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the member's average final compensation, as may be adjusted by the cost-of-living provisions of § 8-36-701(b)(1) and (2) .
(i) A political subdivision electing to participate in the retirement system pursuant to this section shall participate in the provisions of the plan as they exist for state employees on the date of participation, except that §§ 8-36-123(b) , 8-36-124 , and 8-36-209 shall not apply and shall not be optional. Further, the provisions of the hybrid plan established under chapter 36, part 9 of this title shall not apply unless the political subdivision subsequently elects to participate in such plan on a prospective basis pursuant to § 8-36-919 . Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following provisions shall remain optional to the political subdivision: (1) Employee contributions as provided in § 8-35-203(a)(1)(B)(iii) , § 8-35-254 , or § 8-37-202 , as applicable; (2) Part-time, seasonal, or temporary employee service credit in accordance with § 8-34-621 ; and (3) Mandatory retirement in accordance with § 8-36-205 .
(1) Employee contributions as provided in § 8-35-203(a)(1)(B)(iii) , § 8-35-254 , or § 8-37-202 , as applicable;
(2) Part-time, seasonal, or temporary employee service credit in accordance with § 8-34-621 ; and
(3) Mandatory retirement in accordance with § 8-36-205 .
(j) Any member who desires to establish service credit pursuant to chapters 34-37 of this title shall pay employee contributions equal to the amount the member would have paid had such member been a member of the system during the period claimed, plus interest at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 . Any such service shall be credited to the plan in existence at the time the service is established, provided such plan is with the political subdivision for which the service was rendered.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 10, eff. 3/27/2024.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736, s 5, eff. 4/18/2018.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 9, eff. 4/27/2016.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 421, s 19, eff. 5/8/2015.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 15, eff. 4/10/2014.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 14, eff. 4/29/2013.
Acts 2012 , ch. 939, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-111 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-111
Election to become a participating employer in deferred compensation program - "Governmental entity" defined - Election of employer for matching of contributions - No increased cost to state
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any governmental entity as defined in subsection (b) may elect to become a participating employer in any deferred compensation program established on behalf of state employees under this part or under part 3 of this chapter; provided, that such participation shall be subject to the approval of the chair of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and in conformity with such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the chair. If such approval is given, then all employees of the respective entity shall be eligible to participate in any such deferred compensation program, except for the employer matching as provided for in § 8-25-303 . (b) For purposes of this section, "governmental entity" means any Tennessee local governmental entity, including, but not limited to, any municipality, metropolitan government, county, utility district, school district, public building authority, and development district created and existing pursuant to the laws of this state, or any instrumentality of government created by any one (1) or more of the named local governmental entities or by an act of the general assembly. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, no entity shall be eligible to participate in any such deferred compensation program if the chair of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system determines, in the chair's sole discretion, that the entity's participation could have a potential adverse effect on the program's status as a qualified plan under the Internal Revenue Code (U.S.C. title 26), and regulations. In making such determination, the chair may rely on the advice of a nationally recognized counsel in the area of governmental employee benefit plans. (c) Any entity described in subsection (a) that elects to become a participating employer under part 3 of this chapter shall have the option of providing for employer matching of contributions in any amount for which the entity is willing to contribute; provided, that the amount of employer matching shall not exceed the maximum allowed under the Internal Revenue Code, and shall conform to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service governing profit sharing and/or salary reduction plans. (d) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of such entities' participation in any such deferred compensation program. All costs associated with such participation, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of such entities and/or the entities' participating employees. (e) A local board of education may elect to participate in the plan separately from the political subdivision with which it is associated. A political subdivision may elect to participate in the plan without extending coverage to the employees of the local board of education that is associated with the participating political subdivision. In the event that a political subdivision withdraws its participation in the deferred compensation plan, the local board of education, which is a part of the political subdivision, may continue its participation in the plan separately. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 2, eff. 4/29/2013. Acts 2010 , ch. 806, § 1; 2011 , ch. 140, §§ 2, 3.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any governmental entity as defined in subsection (b) may elect to become a participating employer in any deferred compensation program established on behalf of state employees under this part or under part 3 of this chapter; provided, that such participation shall be subject to the approval of the chair of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and in conformity with such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the chair. If such approval is given, then all employees of the respective entity shall be eligible to participate in any such deferred compensation program, except for the employer matching as provided for in § 8-25-303 .
(b) For purposes of this section, "governmental entity" means any Tennessee local governmental entity, including, but not limited to, any municipality, metropolitan government, county, utility district, school district, public building authority, and development district created and existing pursuant to the laws of this state, or any instrumentality of government created by any one (1) or more of the named local governmental entities or by an act of the general assembly. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, no entity shall be eligible to participate in any such deferred compensation program if the chair of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system determines, in the chair's sole discretion, that the entity's participation could have a potential adverse effect on the program's status as a qualified plan under the Internal Revenue Code (U.S.C. title 26), and regulations. In making such determination, the chair may rely on the advice of a nationally recognized counsel in the area of governmental employee benefit plans.
(c) Any entity described in subsection (a) that elects to become a participating employer under part 3 of this chapter shall have the option of providing for employer matching of contributions in any amount for which the entity is willing to contribute; provided, that the amount of employer matching shall not exceed the maximum allowed under the Internal Revenue Code, and shall conform to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the internal revenue service governing profit sharing and/or salary reduction plans.
(d) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of such entities' participation in any such deferred compensation program. All costs associated with such participation, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of such entities and/or the entities' participating employees.
(e) A local board of education may elect to participate in the plan separately from the political subdivision with which it is associated. A political subdivision may elect to participate in the plan without extending coverage to the employees of the local board of education that is associated with the participating political subdivision. In the event that a political subdivision withdraws its participation in the deferred compensation plan, the local board of education, which is a part of the political subdivision, may continue its participation in the plan separately.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 2, eff. 4/29/2013.
Acts 2010 , ch. 806, § 1; 2011 , ch. 140, §§ 2, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-203 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-203
Payment of collections by collecting officers
Status: in_force

The sheriff and every other collecting officer shall pay all penalties, fines, forfeitures, amercements, and other sums of money collected by the sheriff or such other officer, or that ought to be collected, for the use of a county, into the hands of the clerk of the court or magistrate from whom the sheriff or such other officer received the execution under which the sheriff or such other officer made, or ought to have made, the collection, on or before the return day of such execution. Code 1858, § 518; Shan., § 657; Code 1932, § 1056; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-812.
The sheriff and every other collecting officer shall pay all penalties, fines, forfeitures, amercements, and other sums of money collected by the sheriff or such other officer, or that ought to be collected, for the use of a county, into the hands of the clerk of the court or magistrate from whom the sheriff or such other officer received the execution under which the sheriff or such other officer made, or ought to have made, the collection, on or before the return day of such execution.
Code 1858, § 518; Shan., § 657; Code 1932, § 1056; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-812.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-201 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-201
Political subdivisions of state
Status: in_force

(a) The chief legislative body of any political subdivision of the state, not participating under §§ 8-35-212 - 8-35-214, may, by resolution legally adopted and approved by the chief legislative body, authorize all its employees in all of its departments or instrumentalities to become eligible to participate in the retirement system under the same terms and conditions, except as provided in subsection (e); provided, that: (1) Such participation shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees and in conformity with such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the board; (2) Any political subdivision maintaining a preexisting public employee retirement system shall transfer to the retirement system any excess employer assets remaining in such preexisting system after allocating the funds necessary to provide any unimpaired rights and benefits existing under such preexisting system; (3) The entire employer contribution for such public employees shall be provided and paid by the political subdivision and not by the state; (4) Such employees will not have a voice in the election of the board of trustees except as provided for in § 8-34-302 ; and (5) After such election and approval to become members of the retirement system, such body shall thereafter, for the purposes of chapters 34-37 of this title, be an employer. (b) Acceptance of the employees of such political subdivision for membership in the retirement system shall be optional with the board of trustees, and if it shall approve their participation, then such employees may become members of the retirement system and participate therein as provided in chapters 34-37 of this title. (c) Except as provided in subsection (e), the chief legislative body of any political subdivision in which one (1) or more of its departments or instrumentalities is participating in the retirement system shall be required to extend retirement coverage to all nonparticipating departments, if additional retirement coverage is sought and the remaining uncovered departments shall participate under the same terms and conditions. (d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this part, any governing body of any joint venture between one (1) or more political subdivisions of the state may by resolution authorize the employees of such joint venture to become members of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system under all the applicable provisions of this part; provided, that each political subdivision of the state which is represented in the joint venture shall by resolution prescribed by the board of trustees guarantee the payment of its prorated share of any outstanding liability so incurred by this action. (e) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a political subdivision may participate in the retirement system without extending retirement coverage to its hospitals, nursing homes, transit authorities, utilities, or other instrumentalities which operate under the direction of their own governing board and which are not subject to the general control and administration of the chief legislative body of the political subdivision. If retirement coverage is extended to such instrumentalities, the instrumentalities shall participate under the same terms and conditions as other departments and instrumentalities of the political subdivision. (f) A local board of education may elect to participate in the retirement system separately from the political subdivision with which it is associated. If a local board of education elects to participate in the retirement system separately, the local board of education shall designate, by resolution, which city or the county shall accept financial responsibility for the liabilities associated with participation. The city or county that accepts the financial responsibility for the local board of education's participation in the retirement system, through its chief legislative body, governing body or authorizing body shall, by resolution, authorize and approve the local board of education's participation and shall demonstrate the city or county's acceptance of the liability associated with that participation. A political subdivision may elect to participate in the retirement system without extending coverage to the employees of the local board of education that is associated with the participating political subdivision. In the event that a political subdivision withdraws its participation from the retirement system, the political subdivision may allow the local board of education, which is a part of the political subdivision, to continue its participation in the retirement system separately. (g) All political subdivisions that participate in or desire to participate in the retirement system shall have a governing body and shall meet all applicable state and federal law requirements that are necessary for the retirement system to maintain its status as a qualified plan under the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C). Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, Secs.s 7, s 8 eff. 4/29/2013. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; 1973, ch. 46, § 1; 1978, ch. 740, § 7; 1979, ch. 320, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3934(1)(a); Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 6; 1992, ch. 843, §§ 10-13; 2011 , ch. 140, § 8.
(a) The chief legislative body of any political subdivision of the state, not participating under §§ 8-35-212 - 8-35-214, may, by resolution legally adopted and approved by the chief legislative body, authorize all its employees in all of its departments or instrumentalities to become eligible to participate in the retirement system under the same terms and conditions, except as provided in subsection (e); provided, that: (1) Such participation shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees and in conformity with such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the board; (2) Any political subdivision maintaining a preexisting public employee retirement system shall transfer to the retirement system any excess employer assets remaining in such preexisting system after allocating the funds necessary to provide any unimpaired rights and benefits existing under such preexisting system; (3) The entire employer contribution for such public employees shall be provided and paid by the political subdivision and not by the state; (4) Such employees will not have a voice in the election of the board of trustees except as provided for in § 8-34-302 ; and (5) After such election and approval to become members of the retirement system, such body shall thereafter, for the purposes of chapters 34-37 of this title, be an employer.
(1) Such participation shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees and in conformity with such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the board;
(2) Any political subdivision maintaining a preexisting public employee retirement system shall transfer to the retirement system any excess employer assets remaining in such preexisting system after allocating the funds necessary to provide any unimpaired rights and benefits existing under such preexisting system;
(3) The entire employer contribution for such public employees shall be provided and paid by the political subdivision and not by the state;
(4) Such employees will not have a voice in the election of the board of trustees except as provided for in § 8-34-302 ; and
(5) After such election and approval to become members of the retirement system, such body shall thereafter, for the purposes of chapters 34-37 of this title, be an employer.
(b) Acceptance of the employees of such political subdivision for membership in the retirement system shall be optional with the board of trustees, and if it shall approve their participation, then such employees may become members of the retirement system and participate therein as provided in chapters 34-37 of this title.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), the chief legislative body of any political subdivision in which one (1) or more of its departments or instrumentalities is participating in the retirement system shall be required to extend retirement coverage to all nonparticipating departments, if additional retirement coverage is sought and the remaining uncovered departments shall participate under the same terms and conditions.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this part, any governing body of any joint venture between one (1) or more political subdivisions of the state may by resolution authorize the employees of such joint venture to become members of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system under all the applicable provisions of this part; provided, that each political subdivision of the state which is represented in the joint venture shall by resolution prescribed by the board of trustees guarantee the payment of its prorated share of any outstanding liability so incurred by this action.
(e) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a political subdivision may participate in the retirement system without extending retirement coverage to its hospitals, nursing homes, transit authorities, utilities, or other instrumentalities which operate under the direction of their own governing board and which are not subject to the general control and administration of the chief legislative body of the political subdivision. If retirement coverage is extended to such instrumentalities, the instrumentalities shall participate under the same terms and conditions as other departments and instrumentalities of the political subdivision.
(f) A local board of education may elect to participate in the retirement system separately from the political subdivision with which it is associated. If a local board of education elects to participate in the retirement system separately, the local board of education shall designate, by resolution, which city or the county shall accept financial responsibility for the liabilities associated with participation. The city or county that accepts the financial responsibility for the local board of education's participation in the retirement system, through its chief legislative body, governing body or authorizing body shall, by resolution, authorize and approve the local board of education's participation and shall demonstrate the city or county's acceptance of the liability associated with that participation. A political subdivision may elect to participate in the retirement system without extending coverage to the employees of the local board of education that is associated with the participating political subdivision. In the event that a political subdivision withdraws its participation from the retirement system, the political subdivision may allow the local board of education, which is a part of the political subdivision, to continue its participation in the retirement system separately.
(g) All political subdivisions that participate in or desire to participate in the retirement system shall have a governing body and shall meet all applicable state and federal law requirements that are necessary for the retirement system to maintain its status as a qualified plan under the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C).
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, Secs.s 7, s 8 eff. 4/29/2013.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; 1973, ch. 46, § 1; 1978, ch. 740, § 7; 1979, ch. 320, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3934(1)(a); Acts 1981, ch. 387, § 6; 1992, ch. 843, §§ 10-13; 2011 , ch. 140, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-117 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-117
Emergency deputation of special constable
Status: in_force

A judge may, in writing, specially depute any discreet person of full age, not being a party to the suit pending, to perform any particular duty devolving by law upon a constable, if no constable is at hand, and the business urgent; but no judge shall make such special deputation, unless one (1) of the parties to a suit pending, or the party's attorney, shall make oath before the judge, and file the same in writing, stating that, to the best of the party's information, there is no regular officer at hand, and that the business is urgent. The person thus deputized is vested with all the powers of a constable for the occasion, and is subject to the same obligations and penalties. Code 1858, §§ 4148, 4149 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 5, § 9); Acts 1869-1870, ch. 104, § 1; Shan., §§ 5960, 5961; mod. Code 1932, §§ 10161, 10162; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1017; imp. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3.
A judge may, in writing, specially depute any discreet person of full age, not being a party to the suit pending, to perform any particular duty devolving by law upon a constable, if no constable is at hand, and the business urgent; but no judge shall make such special deputation, unless one (1) of the parties to a suit pending, or the party's attorney, shall make oath before the judge, and file the same in writing, stating that, to the best of the party's information, there is no regular officer at hand, and that the business is urgent. The person thus deputized is vested with all the powers of a constable for the occasion, and is subject to the same obligations and penalties.
Code 1858, §§ 4148, 4149 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 5, § 9); Acts 1869-1870, ch. 104, § 1; Shan., §§ 5960, 5961; mod. Code 1932, §§ 10161, 10162; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1017; imp. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-225 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-225
Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 8-7-225 - 8-7-235 shall be known as the "Assistant District Attorneys General and Criminal Investigators Compensation Act of 1994." Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 1.
Sections 8-7-225 - 8-7-235 shall be known as the "Assistant District Attorneys General and Criminal Investigators Compensation Act of 1994."
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-11-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 8-11-102
Entry into office - Oath - Bond
Status: in_force

Before entering into the duties of the office, the county trustee shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county trustee shall execute an official bond in at least the minimum amount required by § 8-11-103 . The county legislative body may by resolution require a greater amount of bond for the county trustee than the minimum required by § 8-11-103 . The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19. The county legislative body may by resolution require that the county trustee enter into an additional bond at any time during the term of office of the county trustee. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 8, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 4, eff. 4/29/2013. Code 1858, § 425 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 5); Shan., §521; mod. Code 1932, § 773; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1102; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 10.
Before entering into the duties of the office, the county trustee shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county trustee shall execute an official bond in at least the minimum amount required by § 8-11-103 . The county legislative body may by resolution require a greater amount of bond for the county trustee than the minimum required by § 8-11-103 . The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19. The county legislative body may by resolution require that the county trustee enter into an additional bond at any time during the term of office of the county trustee.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 8, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 4, eff. 4/29/2013.
Code 1858, § 425 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 5); Shan., §521; mod. Code 1932, § 773; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1102; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-302 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-302
Reassignment of executive service position to preferred service - Commissioner certification of minimum qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) If an executive service position is reassigned to the preferred service, the incumbent employee may, within one (1) year, be given a noncompetitive assessment in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. (b) (1) The commissioner shall certify whether each employee has met the minimum qualifications to retain the position. Upon certification, the employee shall be classified as a preferred service employee. (2) An employee who is not certified shall be dismissed from the position as soon as is practicable, but no later than sixty (60) days after certification, unless the appointing authority notifies the commissioner that the employee has rendered satisfactory service and should be retained. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 23.
(a) If an executive service position is reassigned to the preferred service, the incumbent employee may, within one (1) year, be given a noncompetitive assessment in a manner prescribed by the commissioner.
(b) (1) The commissioner shall certify whether each employee has met the minimum qualifications to retain the position. Upon certification, the employee shall be classified as a preferred service employee. (2) An employee who is not certified shall be dismissed from the position as soon as is practicable, but no later than sixty (60) days after certification, unless the appointing authority notifies the commissioner that the employee has rendered satisfactory service and should be retained.
(1) The commissioner shall certify whether each employee has met the minimum qualifications to retain the position. Upon certification, the employee shall be classified as a preferred service employee.
(2) An employee who is not certified shall be dismissed from the position as soon as is practicable, but no later than sixty (60) days after certification, unless the appointing authority notifies the commissioner that the employee has rendered satisfactory service and should be retained.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-106
Location of office
Status: in_force

The register shall keep the register's office in the county seat and, either personally or by deputy, shall give due attendance at the office for the purpose of performing the register's official duties. Code 1858, § 450 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 1, §§ 1, 2; 1831, ch. 90, § 15; 1853-1854, ch. 87, § 5); Shan., § 562; mod. Code 1932, § 811; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1306.
The register shall keep the register's office in the county seat and, either personally or by deputy, shall give due attendance at the office for the purpose of performing the register's official duties.
Code 1858, § 450 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 1, §§ 1, 2; 1831, ch. 90, § 15; 1853-1854, ch. 87, § 5); Shan., § 562; mod. Code 1932, § 811; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1306.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-704 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-704
Duties of advocate
Status: in_force

The small business advocate shall: (1) Work with each state agency and department with regulatory authority over businesses to ensure that small business owners who receive or are subject to an audit, on-site inspection, compliance assistance effort, or other enforcement-related communication or contact by agency or department personnel are provided with a means to communicate or comment on the enforcement activity conducted by such personnel; (2) Establish means to receive comments from small business owners regarding actions by agency or department employees conducting compliance or enforcement activities; (3) Establish means to refer comments from small business owners received pursuant to subdivision (2) to the contact person of the affected agency or department in the appropriate circumstances and to maintain the confidentiality of the identity of the person making such comments; and (4) Rate agencies on the extent to which they notify small business owners about the existence of the small business advocate. Acts 2010, ch. 1129, § 5.
The small business advocate shall:
(1) Work with each state agency and department with regulatory authority over businesses to ensure that small business owners who receive or are subject to an audit, on-site inspection, compliance assistance effort, or other enforcement-related communication or contact by agency or department personnel are provided with a means to communicate or comment on the enforcement activity conducted by such personnel;
(2) Establish means to receive comments from small business owners regarding actions by agency or department employees conducting compliance or enforcement activities;
(3) Establish means to refer comments from small business owners received pursuant to subdivision (2) to the contact person of the affected agency or department in the appropriate circumstances and to maintain the confidentiality of the identity of the person making such comments; and
(4) Rate agencies on the extent to which they notify small business owners about the existence of the small business advocate.
Acts 2010, ch. 1129, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-506 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-506
Biennial evaluation of assets and liabilities of funds
Status: in_force

On the basis of regular interest and such tables as the board of trustees shall adopt, the actuary shall make a valuation, at least once in each two-year period, of the assets and liabilities of the funds of the retirement system. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3928.
On the basis of regular interest and such tables as the board of trustees shall adopt, the actuary shall make a valuation, at least once in each two-year period, of the assets and liabilities of the funds of the retirement system.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3928.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-231 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-231
Prior service credits for criminal investigators
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference shall certify the entry level of compensation awarded to criminal investigators of the district attorneys general based on prior service credits. Criminal investigators for the district attorneys general shall be entitled to prior service credits as follows: (1) Any criminal investigator for the district attorney general who has prior experience as a criminal investigator for the district attorneys general or for the district public defenders shall be eligible to receive year-for-year credit upon the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and subject to the approval of the executive committee of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference; and (2) The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference may certify prior service credits for prior law enforcement experience and post-secondary education degrees obtained and in no case shall year-for-year credit exceed twelve (12) years. (b) As used in subsection (a), prior law enforcement experience includes full-time employment with a law enforcement agency during which the employee performed duties typically performed by law enforcement personnel, including exercising arrest powers. An employment record from the law enforcement agency shall be used to establish such law enforcement experience. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 68, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 7; 1996, ch. 996, § 2; 2007 , ch. 565, § 2; 2008 , ch. 980, § 1.
(a) The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference shall certify the entry level of compensation awarded to criminal investigators of the district attorneys general based on prior service credits. Criminal investigators for the district attorneys general shall be entitled to prior service credits as follows: (1) Any criminal investigator for the district attorney general who has prior experience as a criminal investigator for the district attorneys general or for the district public defenders shall be eligible to receive year-for-year credit upon the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and subject to the approval of the executive committee of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference; and (2) The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference may certify prior service credits for prior law enforcement experience and post-secondary education degrees obtained and in no case shall year-for-year credit exceed twelve (12) years.
(1) Any criminal investigator for the district attorney general who has prior experience as a criminal investigator for the district attorneys general or for the district public defenders shall be eligible to receive year-for-year credit upon the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and subject to the approval of the executive committee of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference; and
(2) The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference may certify prior service credits for prior law enforcement experience and post-secondary education degrees obtained and in no case shall year-for-year credit exceed twelve (12) years.
(b) As used in subsection (a), prior law enforcement experience includes full-time employment with a law enforcement agency during which the employee performed duties typically performed by law enforcement personnel, including exercising arrest powers. An employment record from the law enforcement agency shall be used to establish such law enforcement experience.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 68, s 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 7; 1996, ch. 996, § 2; 2007 , ch. 565, § 2; 2008 , ch. 980, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-103
Contents of impeachment - Right to counsel
Status: in_force

The impeachment shall specify the offenses charged with the same precision required in an indictment, and the accused shall be allowed counsel as in cases of other prosecutions. Code 1858, § 5284; Shan., § 7264; Code 1932, § 11866; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2603.
The impeachment shall specify the offenses charged with the same precision required in an indictment, and the accused shall be allowed counsel as in cases of other prosecutions.
Code 1858, § 5284; Shan., § 7264; Code 1932, § 11866; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2603.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-316 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-316
Annual report
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall publish annually a report showing the fiscal transactions of the retirement system, including assets, liabilities, receipts and expenditures, for the preceding year, the amount of the accumulated cash and securities of the retirement system, and the latest balance sheet showing the financial condition of the retirement system by means of an actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the retirement system. The board of trustees, at its discretion, may distribute such report to each member. Such report shall at all times, during business hours, be open for personal inspection by any member, and a copy thereof shall be furnished to any member upon such member's request. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925; Acts 1992, ch. 843, § 3.
The board of trustees shall publish annually a report showing the fiscal transactions of the retirement system, including assets, liabilities, receipts and expenditures, for the preceding year, the amount of the accumulated cash and securities of the retirement system, and the latest balance sheet showing the financial condition of the retirement system by means of an actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the retirement system. The board of trustees, at its discretion, may distribute such report to each member. Such report shall at all times, during business hours, be open for personal inspection by any member, and a copy thereof shall be furnished to any member upon such member's request.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925; Acts 1992, ch. 843, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-208 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-208
Consent to deductions as condition of membership
Status: in_force

Every member shall be deemed to consent and agree to the deductions herein provided as a condition of membership. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3930(1).
Every member shall be deemed to consent and agree to the deductions herein provided as a condition of membership.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3930(1).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-909 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-909
Request by plan participant for plan document
Status: in_force

The plan document must be made available to all plan participants for review, either electronically or in printed format, upon a plan participant's request. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
The plan document must be made available to all plan participants for review, either electronically or in printed format, upon a plan participant's request.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-104
Surety bond
Status: in_force

Every notary public, before entering upon the duties of office, shall give bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state. If a notary public cannot obtain a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, the county legislative body may approve two (2) or more good sureties in lieu of a bond from a surety company. The bond must be in the penalty amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), payable to this state, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the notary's duties. The notary public shall present the executed official bond to the county clerk in the county where elected. The county clerk shall review the bond presented by the notary public for compliance with this section, and upon the clerk's satisfaction of compliance with this section, shall file the bond in the office of the county clerk. A person elected a notary public that performs an official act as a notary public prior to filing a bond as required by this section commits a Class C misdemeanor. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 24, eff. 7/1/2023. Code 1858, § 1794 (deriv. Acts 1817, ch. 77, § 2; 1835-1836, ch. 11, § 2); Shan., § 3198, Code 1932, § 5898; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 9; 1978, ch. 619, § 1; 1978, ch. 689, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1604; Acts 1984, ch. 883, §§ 1, 2; 1993, ch. 57, § 3; 2004, ch. 854, § 3; 2007 , ch. 254, § 1.
Every notary public, before entering upon the duties of office, shall give bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state. If a notary public cannot obtain a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, the county legislative body may approve two (2) or more good sureties in lieu of a bond from a surety company. The bond must be in the penalty amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), payable to this state, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the notary's duties. The notary public shall present the executed official bond to the county clerk in the county where elected. The county clerk shall review the bond presented by the notary public for compliance with this section, and upon the clerk's satisfaction of compliance with this section, shall file the bond in the office of the county clerk. A person elected a notary public that performs an official act as a notary public prior to filing a bond as required by this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 24, eff. 7/1/2023.
Code 1858, § 1794 (deriv. Acts 1817, ch. 77, § 2; 1835-1836, ch. 11, § 2); Shan., § 3198, Code 1932, § 5898; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 9; 1978, ch. 619, § 1; 1978, ch. 689, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1604; Acts 1984, ch. 883, §§ 1, 2; 1993, ch. 57, § 3; 2004, ch. 854, § 3; 2007 , ch. 254, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-320 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-320
Calculation of time
Status: in_force

For purposes of this part and unless otherwise specified in this part, time must be calculated in accordance with § 8-30-407 . Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 27, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 2018, ch. 904, § 4.
For purposes of this part and unless otherwise specified in this part, time must be calculated in accordance with § 8-30-407 .
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 27, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2018, ch. 904, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-101
Express authorization required
Status: in_force

No officer is allowed to demand or receive fees or other compensation for any service further than is expressly provided by law. Code 1858, § 4517; Shan., § 6352; Code 1932, § 10655; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2101.
No officer is allowed to demand or receive fees or other compensation for any service further than is expressly provided by law.
Code 1858, § 4517; Shan., § 6352; Code 1932, § 10655; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-315 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-315
Deduction of amount of state annuity from allowances or supplements
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in chapters 34-37 of this title, any member of a local retirement fund whose retirement becomes effective on or after July 1, 1967, and to whom or on whose account a state service or disability retirement allowance or minimum benefit supplement under chapter 36 of this title becomes payable, there shall be deducted from such amount the teacher annuity that would have been payable to the teacher had the teacher been a member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(11).
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in chapters 34-37 of this title, any member of a local retirement fund whose retirement becomes effective on or after July 1, 1967, and to whom or on whose account a state service or disability retirement allowance or minimum benefit supplement under chapter 36 of this title becomes payable, there shall be deducted from such amount the teacher annuity that would have been payable to the teacher had the teacher been a member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(11).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-706 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-706
Supplemental medical insurance program
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the approval of the state insurance committee as created in § 8-27-201 and the local government insurance committee, retired county judges, county officials, and employees of employers participating in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system pursuant to chapter 35, part 2 of this title may participate in the supplemental medical insurance program established in § 8-27-209 ; provided, that retired employees are covered by Medicare benefits and are drawing a monthly retirement allowance from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. The state shall not assume any cost nor provide any funding toward the payment of premiums. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), retired employees electing to participate in the program shall pay the total cost of such coverage. (c) The chief governing body of any employer of an employee described in subsection (a) may pass a resolution to make contributions toward the expense of such coverages; provided, that the amount, terms, and conditions of contributions shall be, at all times, the same as that established by the state insurance committee pursuant to § 8-27-209(d) . Years of service, as used in § 8-27-209(d) for determining the employer's contribution level, means only those years of service rendered by the retired employee to the employer and upon which the retired employee's monthly retirement allowance is based. The resolution to make contributions on behalf of retired employees shall remain in effect until revoked by the chief governing body. (d) The budget of any such employer electing to make contributions shall include an amount sufficient to pay contributions on behalf of its retired employees covered by the supplemental insurance program. The contributions shall be paid to the insurer by the employer in a manner directed by the state insurance committee. (e) The supplemental medical insurance authorized under this section shall not be available to any person otherwise qualified under subsection (a) whose initial employment with a qualifying employer commenced on or after July 1, 2015. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 27, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 4, eff. 5/18/2015.
(a) Subject to the approval of the state insurance committee as created in § 8-27-201 and the local government insurance committee, retired county judges, county officials, and employees of employers participating in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system pursuant to chapter 35, part 2 of this title may participate in the supplemental medical insurance program established in § 8-27-209 ; provided, that retired employees are covered by Medicare benefits and are drawing a monthly retirement allowance from the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. The state shall not assume any cost nor provide any funding toward the payment of premiums.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), retired employees electing to participate in the program shall pay the total cost of such coverage.
(c) The chief governing body of any employer of an employee described in subsection (a) may pass a resolution to make contributions toward the expense of such coverages; provided, that the amount, terms, and conditions of contributions shall be, at all times, the same as that established by the state insurance committee pursuant to § 8-27-209(d) . Years of service, as used in § 8-27-209(d) for determining the employer's contribution level, means only those years of service rendered by the retired employee to the employer and upon which the retired employee's monthly retirement allowance is based. The resolution to make contributions on behalf of retired employees shall remain in effect until revoked by the chief governing body.
(d) The budget of any such employer electing to make contributions shall include an amount sufficient to pay contributions on behalf of its retired employees covered by the supplemental insurance program. The contributions shall be paid to the insurer by the employer in a manner directed by the state insurance committee.
(e) The supplemental medical insurance authorized under this section shall not be available to any person otherwise qualified under subsection (a) whose initial employment with a qualifying employer commenced on or after July 1, 2015.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 216, s 27, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 4, eff. 5/18/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-122 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-122
Blind employees - Retirement allowance - Computation
Status: in_force

The retirement allowance payable to any member participating in the retirement system pursuant to § 8-35-121 who retires before January 1, 1996, shall be computed as if such member had received the same annual cost-of-living increases and longevity payments as that received by other general state employees. Acts 1991, ch. 378, § 4.
The retirement allowance payable to any member participating in the retirement system pursuant to § 8-35-121 who retires before January 1, 1996, shall be computed as if such member had received the same annual cost-of-living increases and longevity payments as that received by other general state employees.
Acts 1991, ch. 378, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-101
Foster parent training for state employees - In-service training - Forms
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "state employee" means an employee of this state within the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government. (b) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, during a twelve-month period: (1) A state employee may participate in Tennessee foster parent training during the course of their employment for up to twenty-five (25) hours without having to use paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. If a state employee participates in such training in accordance with this subdivision (b)(1), the state employee is not entitled thereafter to participate in such training during the course of their employment without using paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. The department of human resources shall develop a form to be used by the department of children's services to document the completion of foster parent training under this subdivision (b)(1) by a state employee. Upon completion of such training, the department of children's services shall document the amount of training completed on the appropriate form and return the form to the employee's employing state agency in accordance with the pay period for such employee; and (2) A state employee may complete annual in-service training during the course of their employment for up to eight (8) hours without having to use paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. The department of human resources shall develop a form to be used by an employee to complete the training under this subdivision (b)(2). Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 642,s 1, eff. 4/4/2024.
(a) As used in this section, "state employee" means an employee of this state within the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government.
(b) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, during a twelve-month period: (1) A state employee may participate in Tennessee foster parent training during the course of their employment for up to twenty-five (25) hours without having to use paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. If a state employee participates in such training in accordance with this subdivision (b)(1), the state employee is not entitled thereafter to participate in such training during the course of their employment without using paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. The department of human resources shall develop a form to be used by the department of children's services to document the completion of foster parent training under this subdivision (b)(1) by a state employee. Upon completion of such training, the department of children's services shall document the amount of training completed on the appropriate form and return the form to the employee's employing state agency in accordance with the pay period for such employee; and (2) A state employee may complete annual in-service training during the course of their employment for up to eight (8) hours without having to use paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. The department of human resources shall develop a form to be used by an employee to complete the training under this subdivision (b)(2).
(1) A state employee may participate in Tennessee foster parent training during the course of their employment for up to twenty-five (25) hours without having to use paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. If a state employee participates in such training in accordance with this subdivision (b)(1), the state employee is not entitled thereafter to participate in such training during the course of their employment without using paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. The department of human resources shall develop a form to be used by the department of children's services to document the completion of foster parent training under this subdivision (b)(1) by a state employee. Upon completion of such training, the department of children's services shall document the amount of training completed on the appropriate form and return the form to the employee's employing state agency in accordance with the pay period for such employee; and
(2) A state employee may complete annual in-service training during the course of their employment for up to eight (8) hours without having to use paid sick, annual, or compensatory time. The department of human resources shall develop a form to be used by an employee to complete the training under this subdivision (b)(2).
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 642,s 1, eff. 4/4/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-105
Notice of removal
Status: in_force

Notice of the removal of any officer from the state, or from the district, circuit, or county for which the officer was elected or appointed, shall be given by and to the same officers as notice of such officer's death. Code 1858, § 801; Shan., § 1122; Code 1932, § 1863; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2805.
Notice of the removal of any officer from the state, or from the district, circuit, or county for which the officer was elected or appointed, shall be given by and to the same officers as notice of such officer's death.
Code 1858, § 801; Shan., § 1122; Code 1932, § 1863; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2805.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-1-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 8-1-102
Compensation
Status: in_force

The salary of the governor shall be the same as the chief justice of the supreme court payable, in equal monthly installments out of the state treasury on warrant, which compensation shall be in full for services as governor. The salary shall not include upkeep on the governor's residence or such necessary traveling expenses as the governor may incur on behalf of the state. No fees of any kind or character shall attach to the office of governor or in relation to the operation of the office. Acts 1893, ch. 6, § 3; Shan., § 241; Code 1932, § 183; Acts 1945, ch. 1, § 1; 1949, ch. 1, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 183; Acts 1961, ch. 156, § 1; 1968, ch. 622, §§ 1, 2; 1972, ch. 526, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-101; Acts 1986, ch. 752, § 1; 2006, ch. 982, § 1.
The salary of the governor shall be the same as the chief justice of the supreme court payable, in equal monthly installments out of the state treasury on warrant, which compensation shall be in full for services as governor. The salary shall not include upkeep on the governor's residence or such necessary traveling expenses as the governor may incur on behalf of the state. No fees of any kind or character shall attach to the office of governor or in relation to the operation of the office.
Acts 1893, ch. 6, § 3; Shan., § 241; Code 1932, § 183; Acts 1945, ch. 1, § 1; 1949, ch. 1, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 183; Acts 1961, ch. 156, § 1; 1968, ch. 622, §§ 1, 2; 1972, ch. 526, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-101; Acts 1986, ch. 752, § 1; 2006, ch. 982, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-908 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-908
Loss of right to benefits
Status: in_force

A member shall lose the right to obtain the benefits of the sick leave bank by: (1) Resignation or termination of employment with the state of Tennessee; (2) Cancellation of participation which is effective only on June 30 next; (3) Refusal to honor such assessment as may be required from time to time by the trustees to maintain an adequate number of reserve days in the bank; (4) Being on approved leave of absence with the exception of personal illness or disability leave; or (5) Retirement. Acts 1988, ch. 1009, § 1.
A member shall lose the right to obtain the benefits of the sick leave bank by:
(1) Resignation or termination of employment with the state of Tennessee;
(2) Cancellation of participation which is effective only on June 30 next;
(3) Refusal to honor such assessment as may be required from time to time by the trustees to maintain an adequate number of reserve days in the bank;
(4) Being on approved leave of absence with the exception of personal illness or disability leave; or
(5) Retirement.
Acts 1988, ch. 1009, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-31-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 31 / Section 8-31-108
Penalty for knowing or intentional violations - Presumptions
Status: in_force

(a) A state employee who knowingly or intentionally violates § 8-31-103 , and thereafter willfully fails or refuses to remove or remedy the violation as provided by § 8-31-104 , commits a Class A misdemeanor. (b) Upon a violation of § 8-31-103 by a state employee, there is created a rebuttable presumption that a willful failure or refusal to remove or remedy the violation as provided by § 8-31-104 constitutes an actionable basis to institute ouster proceedings under chapter 47 of this title; impeachment proceedings under chapter 46 of this title; or quo warranto proceedings under title 29, chapter 35. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 50, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) A state employee who knowingly or intentionally violates § 8-31-103 , and thereafter willfully fails or refuses to remove or remedy the violation as provided by § 8-31-104 , commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Upon a violation of § 8-31-103 by a state employee, there is created a rebuttable presumption that a willful failure or refusal to remove or remedy the violation as provided by § 8-31-104 constitutes an actionable basis to institute ouster proceedings under chapter 47 of this title; impeachment proceedings under chapter 46 of this title; or quo warranto proceedings under title 29, chapter 35.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 50, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-214 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-214
Creditable service of certain participants in superseded state retirement system
Status: in_force

The employees of any employer participating in the retirement system pursuant to §§ 8-35-212 and 8-35-213 shall be credited as of July 1, 1972, with all service which shall have been creditable to them as of June 30, 1972, under the Tennessee state retirement system. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; T.C.A., § 8-3934(1)(c).
The employees of any employer participating in the retirement system pursuant to §§ 8-35-212 and 8-35-213 shall be credited as of July 1, 1972, with all service which shall have been creditable to them as of June 30, 1972, under the Tennessee state retirement system.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; T.C.A., § 8-3934(1)(c).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-101
Execution of bonds - Form - Blanket bonds - Self-insurance in lieu of bonds or insurance
Status: in_force

(a) The official bonds of all state and county officers, now required by law to furnish official bonds, shall be executed by such officials as principal and may be executed by some surety company authorized to do business in the state of Tennessee, as surety. (b) (1) The form of all official bonds of all state officials and employees and all county officials and employees shall be prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury, with the approval of the attorney general and reporter. Such prescribed forms shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. All official bonds of all such officers and employees executed hereafter shall be in the prescribed form if one has been provided. To the extent any such official bond is not in the prescribed form, the same shall stand reformed by implication of law so as to comply with the prescribed form. (2) Should the prescribed form be amended, the amendment shall affect only bonds and undertakings executed subsequently thereto. Bonds shall continue to be executed in their present form until a form is prescribed therefor under this law. Forms shall be prepared so as to comply with the requirements of statutes of Tennessee relating to such bonds. Where the conditions of bonds are prescribed by statute, the statute shall prevail. (c) Nothing in this chapter or elsewhere in this code shall be construed as prohibiting the use by any county, municipality, or metropolitan government, of a blanket bond for coverage of two (2) or more of its officials. A separate rider or attachment to the blanket bond shall be prepared for each principal, and wherever in this chapter the term "bond" is used, it likewise includes a blanket bond and each rider or attachment thereto. Each rider or attachment to a blanket bond shall be signed by the named principal, shall be acknowledged by the bond sureties, shall expressly incorporate the conditions stated in § 8-19-111 , shall refer specifically to the blanket bond of which it is a part, and shall be filed, approved, and otherwise processed in the manner required for bonds under this chapter. (d) County governments shall obtain and maintain blanket surety bond coverage for all county employees not covered by individual bonds referenced elsewhere in statute. The minimum amount of such blanket bonds is one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). (e) (1) In lieu of a bond, county legislative bodies may elect to obtain and pay the premiums or other costs with respect to a policy of insurance issued by an insurance company duly authorized to do business in this state or an agreement with a pool established pursuant to § 29-20-401 or any entity established pursuant to § 29-20-401(b)(2) for administration of such agreement, that provides government crime coverage, employee dishonesty insurance coverage, or equivalent coverage that insures the lawful performance by officials and their employees of their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. Any such policy or agreement maintained must have limits of not less than four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) per occurrence. (2) A policy or agreement satisfying the requirements set forth in subdivision (e)(1) is deemed to be a blanket bond for each official or office identified in the policy or agreement for all purposes under this chapter. (3) A certificate of insurance, policy, or endorsement must be recorded in the register's office and then filed with the county clerk. (4) If the policy of insurance maintained by the county ceases to provide coverage to the officeholder for any reason, the officeholder has thirty (30) days from the date of termination of coverage to record and file a bond or other proof of insurance coverage. (5) If a governmental entity obtains and pays premiums on an insurance policy or agreement pursuant to this subsection (e), then the monetary limits pursuant to the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, do not increase. (f) A county that has elected to self-insure its liability under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, may elect, by resolution adopted by two-thirds (2/3) vote of its governing body, to self-insure its risk of loss instead of obtaining the bonds or insurance required under this section, under the same terms as bonds or insurance under this chapter. A county making an election under this section shall file a copy of the resolution in the office of the register of deeds. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 19, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 18, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 232, s 1, eff. 4/22/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 260, s 1, eff. 4/30/2019. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 749, s 1, eff. 4/12/2016. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 30, eff. 4/29/2013. Acts 1941, ch. 138, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1839.1; Acts 1957, ch. 289, § 1; 1976, ch. 616, § 1; 1978, ch. 620, § 1; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 6, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1901.
(a) The official bonds of all state and county officers, now required by law to furnish official bonds, shall be executed by such officials as principal and may be executed by some surety company authorized to do business in the state of Tennessee, as surety.
(b) (1) The form of all official bonds of all state officials and employees and all county officials and employees shall be prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury, with the approval of the attorney general and reporter. Such prescribed forms shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. All official bonds of all such officers and employees executed hereafter shall be in the prescribed form if one has been provided. To the extent any such official bond is not in the prescribed form, the same shall stand reformed by implication of law so as to comply with the prescribed form. (2) Should the prescribed form be amended, the amendment shall affect only bonds and undertakings executed subsequently thereto. Bonds shall continue to be executed in their present form until a form is prescribed therefor under this law. Forms shall be prepared so as to comply with the requirements of statutes of Tennessee relating to such bonds. Where the conditions of bonds are prescribed by statute, the statute shall prevail.
(1) The form of all official bonds of all state officials and employees and all county officials and employees shall be prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury, with the approval of the attorney general and reporter. Such prescribed forms shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. All official bonds of all such officers and employees executed hereafter shall be in the prescribed form if one has been provided. To the extent any such official bond is not in the prescribed form, the same shall stand reformed by implication of law so as to comply with the prescribed form.
(2) Should the prescribed form be amended, the amendment shall affect only bonds and undertakings executed subsequently thereto. Bonds shall continue to be executed in their present form until a form is prescribed therefor under this law. Forms shall be prepared so as to comply with the requirements of statutes of Tennessee relating to such bonds. Where the conditions of bonds are prescribed by statute, the statute shall prevail.
(c) Nothing in this chapter or elsewhere in this code shall be construed as prohibiting the use by any county, municipality, or metropolitan government, of a blanket bond for coverage of two (2) or more of its officials. A separate rider or attachment to the blanket bond shall be prepared for each principal, and wherever in this chapter the term "bond" is used, it likewise includes a blanket bond and each rider or attachment thereto. Each rider or attachment to a blanket bond shall be signed by the named principal, shall be acknowledged by the bond sureties, shall expressly incorporate the conditions stated in § 8-19-111 , shall refer specifically to the blanket bond of which it is a part, and shall be filed, approved, and otherwise processed in the manner required for bonds under this chapter.
(d) County governments shall obtain and maintain blanket surety bond coverage for all county employees not covered by individual bonds referenced elsewhere in statute. The minimum amount of such blanket bonds is one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).
(e) (1) In lieu of a bond, county legislative bodies may elect to obtain and pay the premiums or other costs with respect to a policy of insurance issued by an insurance company duly authorized to do business in this state or an agreement with a pool established pursuant to § 29-20-401 or any entity established pursuant to § 29-20-401(b)(2) for administration of such agreement, that provides government crime coverage, employee dishonesty insurance coverage, or equivalent coverage that insures the lawful performance by officials and their employees of their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. Any such policy or agreement maintained must have limits of not less than four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) per occurrence. (2) A policy or agreement satisfying the requirements set forth in subdivision (e)(1) is deemed to be a blanket bond for each official or office identified in the policy or agreement for all purposes under this chapter. (3) A certificate of insurance, policy, or endorsement must be recorded in the register's office and then filed with the county clerk. (4) If the policy of insurance maintained by the county ceases to provide coverage to the officeholder for any reason, the officeholder has thirty (30) days from the date of termination of coverage to record and file a bond or other proof of insurance coverage. (5) If a governmental entity obtains and pays premiums on an insurance policy or agreement pursuant to this subsection (e), then the monetary limits pursuant to the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, do not increase.
(1) In lieu of a bond, county legislative bodies may elect to obtain and pay the premiums or other costs with respect to a policy of insurance issued by an insurance company duly authorized to do business in this state or an agreement with a pool established pursuant to § 29-20-401 or any entity established pursuant to § 29-20-401(b)(2) for administration of such agreement, that provides government crime coverage, employee dishonesty insurance coverage, or equivalent coverage that insures the lawful performance by officials and their employees of their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. Any such policy or agreement maintained must have limits of not less than four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) per occurrence.
(2) A policy or agreement satisfying the requirements set forth in subdivision (e)(1) is deemed to be a blanket bond for each official or office identified in the policy or agreement for all purposes under this chapter.
(3) A certificate of insurance, policy, or endorsement must be recorded in the register's office and then filed with the county clerk.
(4) If the policy of insurance maintained by the county ceases to provide coverage to the officeholder for any reason, the officeholder has thirty (30) days from the date of termination of coverage to record and file a bond or other proof of insurance coverage.
(5) If a governmental entity obtains and pays premiums on an insurance policy or agreement pursuant to this subsection (e), then the monetary limits pursuant to the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, do not increase.
(f) A county that has elected to self-insure its liability under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, may elect, by resolution adopted by two-thirds (2/3) vote of its governing body, to self-insure its risk of loss instead of obtaining the bonds or insurance required under this section, under the same terms as bonds or insurance under this chapter. A county making an election under this section shall file a copy of the resolution in the office of the register of deeds.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 19, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 18, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 232, s 1, eff. 4/22/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 260, s 1, eff. 4/30/2019.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 749, s 1, eff. 4/12/2016.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 30, eff. 4/29/2013.
Acts 1941, ch. 138, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1839.1; Acts 1957, ch. 289, § 1; 1976, ch. 616, § 1; 1978, ch. 620, § 1; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 6, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1901.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-210 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-210
Certification of payroll voucher or account
Status: in_force

(a) No employee may receive payment, unless the commissioner or the commissioner's agent has certified that the employee has been appointed and employed in accordance with this chapter and the rules, regulations and orders issued thereunder. (b) If the commissioner wrongfully withholds certification of the payroll voucher or account of any employee, the employee may maintain a proceeding in a court of record to compel the commissioner to certify such payroll voucher or account. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 19.
(a) No employee may receive payment, unless the commissioner or the commissioner's agent has certified that the employee has been appointed and employed in accordance with this chapter and the rules, regulations and orders issued thereunder.
(b) If the commissioner wrongfully withholds certification of the payroll voucher or account of any employee, the employee may maintain a proceeding in a court of record to compel the commissioner to certify such payroll voucher or account.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-308 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-308
Electronic record of online notarizations
Status: in_force

(a) An online notary public shall keep a secure electronic record of electronic documents notarized by the online notary public. The record may be kept in one (1) or more electronic journals. The electronic record must contain for each online notarization: (1) The date and time of the notarization; (2) The type of notarial act; (3) The type, the title, or a description of the electronic document or proceeding; (4) The printed name and address of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding; (5) Evidence of identity of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding in the form of: (A) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public; (B) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public; (C) A record of the identity verification made, if applicable; or (D) (i) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (ii) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public; (6) A recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for satisfactory evidence of identity and a notation of the type of identification presented as evidence; and (7) The fee, if any, charged for the notarization. (b) The online notary public shall take reasonable steps to: (1) Ensure the integrity, security, and authenticity of online notarizations; (2) Maintain a backup for the electronic record required by subsection (a); and (3) Protect the backup record from unauthorized use. (c) The electronic record required by subsection (a) must be maintained for at least five (5) years after the date of the transaction or proceeding requiring notarization. The notary, or a guardian or personal representative of an incapacitated or deceased notary, may by agreement use a repository acting in accordance with any rules established under this chapter to maintain such records. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) An online notary public shall keep a secure electronic record of electronic documents notarized by the online notary public. The record may be kept in one (1) or more electronic journals. The electronic record must contain for each online notarization: (1) The date and time of the notarization; (2) The type of notarial act; (3) The type, the title, or a description of the electronic document or proceeding; (4) The printed name and address of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding; (5) Evidence of identity of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding in the form of: (A) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public; (B) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public; (C) A record of the identity verification made, if applicable; or (D) (i) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (ii) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public; (6) A recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for satisfactory evidence of identity and a notation of the type of identification presented as evidence; and (7) The fee, if any, charged for the notarization.
(1) The date and time of the notarization;
(2) The type of notarial act;
(3) The type, the title, or a description of the electronic document or proceeding;
(4) The printed name and address of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding;
(5) Evidence of identity of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding in the form of: (A) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public; (B) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public; (C) A record of the identity verification made, if applicable; or (D) (i) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (ii) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public;
(A) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public;
(B) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public;
(C) A record of the identity verification made, if applicable; or
(D) (i) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (ii) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public;
(i) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and
(ii) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public;
(6) A recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for satisfactory evidence of identity and a notation of the type of identification presented as evidence; and
(7) The fee, if any, charged for the notarization.
(b) The online notary public shall take reasonable steps to: (1) Ensure the integrity, security, and authenticity of online notarizations; (2) Maintain a backup for the electronic record required by subsection (a); and (3) Protect the backup record from unauthorized use.
(1) Ensure the integrity, security, and authenticity of online notarizations;
(2) Maintain a backup for the electronic record required by subsection (a); and
(3) Protect the backup record from unauthorized use.
(c) The electronic record required by subsection (a) must be maintained for at least five (5) years after the date of the transaction or proceeding requiring notarization. The notary, or a guardian or personal representative of an incapacitated or deceased notary, may by agreement use a repository acting in accordance with any rules established under this chapter to maintain such records.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 931,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-22-119 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 22 / Section 8-22-119
Salary as full compensation - Accounting for fees
Status: in_force

In consideration of the salary stipulated to be paid to any officer named in § 8-22-118 , such official shall do and perform all official services, acts, and duties as are imposed upon the officer by law, including all official acts, services, or duties, ex officio or otherwise, and the salary stipulated is expressly declared a full compensation to the officer for the performance thereof. Such official services, acts, and duties ex officio or otherwise, are declared public duties pertaining to the office, and to be performed by the officer for and in behalf of the state, as its agent and officer. All funds, fees, costs, emoluments, allowances, perquisites, and commissions pertaining to or arising from the performance of such official acts, services, and duties, shall be by the officer received, accepted, and accounted for as the agent and officer of the state, for and in behalf of the state, and as its property; and the performance of such shall be by the officer for and in behalf of the state, as the agent and officer thereof, in consideration of the allowance to the officer of the stipulated salary. It is expressly made a part of the duties of each of the aforementioned officers to demand, receive, and collect all fees, costs, emoluments, allowances, commissions, or perquisites that pertain to or are appendant to the office from whatever source, ex officio or otherwise, accruing, and pay the same over to the treasurer, as provided in § 8-22-118 . Acts 1893, ch. 6, § 6; Shan., § 6365; Code 1932, § 10670; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2219.
In consideration of the salary stipulated to be paid to any officer named in § 8-22-118 , such official shall do and perform all official services, acts, and duties as are imposed upon the officer by law, including all official acts, services, or duties, ex officio or otherwise, and the salary stipulated is expressly declared a full compensation to the officer for the performance thereof. Such official services, acts, and duties ex officio or otherwise, are declared public duties pertaining to the office, and to be performed by the officer for and in behalf of the state, as its agent and officer. All funds, fees, costs, emoluments, allowances, perquisites, and commissions pertaining to or arising from the performance of such official acts, services, and duties, shall be by the officer received, accepted, and accounted for as the agent and officer of the state, for and in behalf of the state, and as its property; and the performance of such shall be by the officer for and in behalf of the state, as the agent and officer thereof, in consideration of the allowance to the officer of the stipulated salary. It is expressly made a part of the duties of each of the aforementioned officers to demand, receive, and collect all fees, costs, emoluments, allowances, commissions, or perquisites that pertain to or are appendant to the office from whatever source, ex officio or otherwise, accruing, and pay the same over to the treasurer, as provided in § 8-22-118 .
Acts 1893, ch. 6, § 6; Shan., § 6365; Code 1932, § 10670; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2219.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-206 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-206
Victim-witness coordinator
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in each judicial district the position of victim-witness coordinator to be appointed by the district attorney general. The duties of the victim-witness coordinator shall include: (1) After the return of an indictment or presentment, advising victims of their rights under title 40, chapter 38, part 1; (2) After the return of an indictment or presentment, keeping victims and witnesses informed of court dates and actions affecting their cases, including evidentiary hearings, trial dates, and sentencing hearings as provided for in § 40-38-111 ; (3) After the return of an indictment or presentment, assisting victims and witnesses to better understand the way the criminal justice system works, including the procedure and basis for continuances of cases and the procedure involved in the plea bargaining process; (4) After the return of an indictment or presentment, assisting victims to become more involved in the processes which affect the perpetrator of the crime, such as the plea bargaining process, including presentence reports and the sentencing hearing itself; (5) Assisting in obtaining restitution to victims of crime directly from the perpetrator of the crime when possible; and (6) Assisting eligible victims in obtaining benefits from the criminal injuries compensation program. (b) There are created, in ten (10) judicial districts to be designated by the executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference, the positions of assistant victim-witness coordinator. Acts 1986, ch. 880, § 2; 1998, ch. 1049, § 3; 2001, ch. 47, § 1; 2006, ch. 988, § 1.
(a) There is created in each judicial district the position of victim-witness coordinator to be appointed by the district attorney general. The duties of the victim-witness coordinator shall include: (1) After the return of an indictment or presentment, advising victims of their rights under title 40, chapter 38, part 1; (2) After the return of an indictment or presentment, keeping victims and witnesses informed of court dates and actions affecting their cases, including evidentiary hearings, trial dates, and sentencing hearings as provided for in § 40-38-111 ; (3) After the return of an indictment or presentment, assisting victims and witnesses to better understand the way the criminal justice system works, including the procedure and basis for continuances of cases and the procedure involved in the plea bargaining process; (4) After the return of an indictment or presentment, assisting victims to become more involved in the processes which affect the perpetrator of the crime, such as the plea bargaining process, including presentence reports and the sentencing hearing itself; (5) Assisting in obtaining restitution to victims of crime directly from the perpetrator of the crime when possible; and (6) Assisting eligible victims in obtaining benefits from the criminal injuries compensation program.
(1) After the return of an indictment or presentment, advising victims of their rights under title 40, chapter 38, part 1;
(2) After the return of an indictment or presentment, keeping victims and witnesses informed of court dates and actions affecting their cases, including evidentiary hearings, trial dates, and sentencing hearings as provided for in § 40-38-111 ;
(3) After the return of an indictment or presentment, assisting victims and witnesses to better understand the way the criminal justice system works, including the procedure and basis for continuances of cases and the procedure involved in the plea bargaining process;
(4) After the return of an indictment or presentment, assisting victims to become more involved in the processes which affect the perpetrator of the crime, such as the plea bargaining process, including presentence reports and the sentencing hearing itself;
(5) Assisting in obtaining restitution to victims of crime directly from the perpetrator of the crime when possible; and
(6) Assisting eligible victims in obtaining benefits from the criminal injuries compensation program.
(b) There are created, in ten (10) judicial districts to be designated by the executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference, the positions of assistant victim-witness coordinator.
Acts 1986, ch. 880, § 2; 1998, ch. 1049, § 3; 2001, ch. 47, § 1; 2006, ch. 988, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-101
Purpose - Policy - Construction - Governance
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish in the state a system of personnel administration that will attract, select, retain and promote the best employees based on merit and equal opportunity, and free from coercive political influences. Because the citizens of the state deserve services from the best employees, the goal of the state personnel system is to provide technically competent employees to render impartial services to the public at all times and to render such services in an ethical and honorable manner. Specifically, the intent of the general assembly is to further this purpose by allowing agencies greater flexibility in personnel management in order to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of state government. The general assembly further intends that state government operate within a framework of consistent best practices across all state agencies and entities and that the state's most valued resource, its employees, be managed in a manner designed to enhance work force productivity and demonstrate sound business practices. (b) It is the policy of the state that agencies treat all employees in accordance with the following principles: (1) Assuring fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, religion or creed, or political opinions or affiliations. This "fair treatment" principle includes compliance with all applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws; (2) Recruiting, selecting, and promoting employees on the basis of their relative skills, abilities, competencies and knowledge, including an open process to consider qualified applicants for initial employment; (3) Providing equitable and adequate compensation based on merit, performance, job value, and competitiveness within applicable labor markets; (4) Training and developing employees, as needed, to assure a high level of performance and to provide work force knowledge and skills needed to maintain and advance the state's goals and objectives; (5) Retaining employees on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, correcting inadequate performance when possible and appropriate, and separating employees whose performance and personal conduct is inadequate, unsuitable or inferior; and (6) Assuring that employees are protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with, or affecting the result of, an election or nomination for office. (c) This chapter shall be liberally construed in order to increase governmental efficiency and responsiveness and to secure the employment of qualified persons in the state preferred service. (d) The personnel administration system adopted under this chapter shall govern and limit all other state employment matters and every appointing authority. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 2.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish in the state a system of personnel administration that will attract, select, retain and promote the best employees based on merit and equal opportunity, and free from coercive political influences. Because the citizens of the state deserve services from the best employees, the goal of the state personnel system is to provide technically competent employees to render impartial services to the public at all times and to render such services in an ethical and honorable manner. Specifically, the intent of the general assembly is to further this purpose by allowing agencies greater flexibility in personnel management in order to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of state government. The general assembly further intends that state government operate within a framework of consistent best practices across all state agencies and entities and that the state's most valued resource, its employees, be managed in a manner designed to enhance work force productivity and demonstrate sound business practices.
(b) It is the policy of the state that agencies treat all employees in accordance with the following principles: (1) Assuring fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, religion or creed, or political opinions or affiliations. This "fair treatment" principle includes compliance with all applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws; (2) Recruiting, selecting, and promoting employees on the basis of their relative skills, abilities, competencies and knowledge, including an open process to consider qualified applicants for initial employment; (3) Providing equitable and adequate compensation based on merit, performance, job value, and competitiveness within applicable labor markets; (4) Training and developing employees, as needed, to assure a high level of performance and to provide work force knowledge and skills needed to maintain and advance the state's goals and objectives; (5) Retaining employees on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, correcting inadequate performance when possible and appropriate, and separating employees whose performance and personal conduct is inadequate, unsuitable or inferior; and (6) Assuring that employees are protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with, or affecting the result of, an election or nomination for office.
(1) Assuring fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, religion or creed, or political opinions or affiliations. This "fair treatment" principle includes compliance with all applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws;
(2) Recruiting, selecting, and promoting employees on the basis of their relative skills, abilities, competencies and knowledge, including an open process to consider qualified applicants for initial employment;
(3) Providing equitable and adequate compensation based on merit, performance, job value, and competitiveness within applicable labor markets;
(4) Training and developing employees, as needed, to assure a high level of performance and to provide work force knowledge and skills needed to maintain and advance the state's goals and objectives;
(5) Retaining employees on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, correcting inadequate performance when possible and appropriate, and separating employees whose performance and personal conduct is inadequate, unsuitable or inferior; and
(6) Assuring that employees are protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with, or affecting the result of, an election or nomination for office.
(c) This chapter shall be liberally construed in order to increase governmental efficiency and responsiveness and to secure the employment of qualified persons in the state preferred service.
(d) The personnel administration system adopted under this chapter shall govern and limit all other state employment matters and every appointing authority.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-5-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-102
Audit 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 of representatives may call upon the comptroller of the treasury to submit and review with them a current audit of the office of the treasurer. The speakers may appoint a committee of the general assembly for the purpose of such review. Code 1858, § 223 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 93); Shan., § 271; Code 1932, § 215; Acts 1977, ch. 4, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-502.
Previous to the convening of each biennial general assembly, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives may call upon the comptroller of the treasury to submit and review with them a current audit of the office of the treasurer. The speakers may appoint a committee of the general assembly for the purpose of such review.
Code 1858, § 223 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 93); Shan., § 271; Code 1932, § 215; Acts 1977, ch. 4, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-502.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-301 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-301
Teachers participating in local funds
Status: in_force

Any teacher in the service of an employer operating a local retirement fund, who is eligible and participates in membership therein, shall not be a member of the retirement system established by chapters 34-37 of this title, shall make no contributions to this retirement system, and shall be eligible for benefits under this retirement system only as provided in this part. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(1).
Any teacher in the service of an employer operating a local retirement fund, who is eligible and participates in membership therein, shall not be a member of the retirement system established by chapters 34-37 of this title, shall make no contributions to this retirement system, and shall be eligible for benefits under this retirement system only as provided in this part.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(1).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-808 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-808
Estates of deceased employees - Beneficiaries
Status: in_force

(a) The estate of any employee, on the employee's death, or the estate of any deceased employee which is being compensated for terminal leave on June 3, 1981, shall be compensated for the employee's unused and accrued sick leave in the same manner that the estates of deceased employees are compensated for terminal leave. (b) An employee may designate a beneficiary to receive payment for accrued annual, sick leave and compensatory leave upon the employee's death. Unless an employee designates differently, the beneficiary shall be the same as designated for receipt of retirement benefits with the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 13; 1939, ch. 11, § 8; 1945, ch. 30, § 2; 1949, ch. 174, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3901; Acts 1961, ch. 333, § 2; 1969, ch. 205, § 1; 1971, ch. 348, § 1; 1973, ch. 252, §§ 1, 2; 1974, ch. 506, § 1; 1975, ch. 100, § 1; 1975, ch. 226, § 1; 1976, ch. 657, § 1; 1977, ch. 83, § 1; 1977, ch. 287, § 1; 1977, ch. 364, § 1; 1978, ch. 557, § 1; 1979, ch. 34, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4101; Acts 1981, ch. 284, § 1; 1981, ch. 380, § 1; 1981, ch. 433, § 1; 1982, ch. 674, §§ 1, 2, 5; 1983, ch. 171, §§ 1-3; 1983, ch. 447, § 1; 1984, ch. 656, § 1; 1985, ch. 37, §§ 1-3; 1985, ch. 89, § 1; 1986, ch. 500, § 1; 1986, ch. 669, §§ 1-3; 1987, ch. 3, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 22, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 8-50-101 .
(a) The estate of any employee, on the employee's death, or the estate of any deceased employee which is being compensated for terminal leave on June 3, 1981, shall be compensated for the employee's unused and accrued sick leave in the same manner that the estates of deceased employees are compensated for terminal leave.
(b) An employee may designate a beneficiary to receive payment for accrued annual, sick leave and compensatory leave upon the employee's death. Unless an employee designates differently, the beneficiary shall be the same as designated for receipt of retirement benefits with the Tennessee consolidated retirement system.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 13; 1939, ch. 11, § 8; 1945, ch. 30, § 2; 1949, ch. 174, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3901; Acts 1961, ch. 333, § 2; 1969, ch. 205, § 1; 1971, ch. 348, § 1; 1973, ch. 252, §§ 1, 2; 1974, ch. 506, § 1; 1975, ch. 100, § 1; 1975, ch. 226, § 1; 1976, ch. 657, § 1; 1977, ch. 83, § 1; 1977, ch. 287, § 1; 1977, ch. 364, § 1; 1978, ch. 557, § 1; 1979, ch. 34, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4101; Acts 1981, ch. 284, § 1; 1981, ch. 380, § 1; 1981, ch. 433, § 1; 1982, ch. 674, §§ 1, 2, 5; 1983, ch. 171, §§ 1-3; 1983, ch. 447, § 1; 1984, ch. 656, § 1; 1985, ch. 37, §§ 1-3; 1985, ch. 89, § 1; 1986, ch. 500, § 1; 1986, ch. 669, §§ 1-3; 1987, ch. 3, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 22, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 8-50-101 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-127 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-127
Designation of more than one person as beneficiary
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding § 8-36-121 or any other law to the contrary, members, upon retirement, may, on or after the date determined pursuant to subsection (c), name more than one (1) person as beneficiary under one (1) of the options named in § 8-36-601(b) . A member may not designate a non-human being, such as a firm, organization, partnership, association, corporation, estate or trust, as a beneficiary under any of the options named in § 8-36-601(b) . (2) The reduced retirement allowance payable to the member under the optional form of retirement elected shall be based on the member's age and the actual ages of the designated beneficiaries at the time of the member's retirement. The portion of the member's reduced retirement allowance that continues after the member's death to a particular beneficiary shall be calculated using the appropriate reduction factors based on the actual age of the respective beneficiary at the time of the member's retirement. When a beneficiary of a retired member dies, that portion of the benefit payment shall terminate and shall not be distributed or redistributed to the remaining beneficiaries. The designation of beneficiary under an optional form of retirement shall supersede the designation of all previous beneficiaries, and may not be changed or revoked, except as provided in part 6 of this chapter. (b) (1) Notwithstanding § 8-36-109 , § 8-36-121 or any other law to the contrary, if a member who has reached the applicable eligibility requirements for an early or service retirement allowance dies in service and if the member designated more than one (1) person as beneficiary, then the beneficiaries shall be entitled to a retirement allowance if the death occurs on or after the date determined pursuant to subsection (c). The retirement allowance shall be equal to the retirement allowance that would have been payable under subsection (a) had the member retired under an effective election of Option 1 as provided in § 8-36-601(b) with the persons nominated as beneficiaries under the option. (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), if any of the designated beneficiaries include a non-human being, such as a firm, organization, partnership, association, corporation, estate or trust, then the only benefit payable would be a lump sum payment made in accordance with § 8-36-107 , unless the member's surviving spouse is one of the beneficiaries. If the member's surviving spouse is named, the spouse shall be entitled to receive the retirement allowance described in subdivision (b)(1). If the named surviving spouse elects to receive such retirement allowance, no benefits shall be paid to the remaining beneficiaries. If the named surviving spouse elects to receive the lump sum payment as provided in § 8-36-107 , the payment shall be distributed in equal proportions among the named surviving spouse and the other surviving beneficiaries, including any non-human beneficiary. (c) This section shall apply on such date as the retirement system's retirement operating systems are able to accommodate the payment of multiple beneficiaries as provided in this section. Such determination shall be made by the state treasurer. Acts 2008 , ch. 1017, § 1.
(a) (1) Notwithstanding § 8-36-121 or any other law to the contrary, members, upon retirement, may, on or after the date determined pursuant to subsection (c), name more than one (1) person as beneficiary under one (1) of the options named in § 8-36-601(b) . A member may not designate a non-human being, such as a firm, organization, partnership, association, corporation, estate or trust, as a beneficiary under any of the options named in § 8-36-601(b) . (2) The reduced retirement allowance payable to the member under the optional form of retirement elected shall be based on the member's age and the actual ages of the designated beneficiaries at the time of the member's retirement. The portion of the member's reduced retirement allowance that continues after the member's death to a particular beneficiary shall be calculated using the appropriate reduction factors based on the actual age of the respective beneficiary at the time of the member's retirement. When a beneficiary of a retired member dies, that portion of the benefit payment shall terminate and shall not be distributed or redistributed to the remaining beneficiaries. The designation of beneficiary under an optional form of retirement shall supersede the designation of all previous beneficiaries, and may not be changed or revoked, except as provided in part 6 of this chapter.
(1) Notwithstanding § 8-36-121 or any other law to the contrary, members, upon retirement, may, on or after the date determined pursuant to subsection (c), name more than one (1) person as beneficiary under one (1) of the options named in § 8-36-601(b) . A member may not designate a non-human being, such as a firm, organization, partnership, association, corporation, estate or trust, as a beneficiary under any of the options named in § 8-36-601(b) .
(2) The reduced retirement allowance payable to the member under the optional form of retirement elected shall be based on the member's age and the actual ages of the designated beneficiaries at the time of the member's retirement. The portion of the member's reduced retirement allowance that continues after the member's death to a particular beneficiary shall be calculated using the appropriate reduction factors based on the actual age of the respective beneficiary at the time of the member's retirement. When a beneficiary of a retired member dies, that portion of the benefit payment shall terminate and shall not be distributed or redistributed to the remaining beneficiaries. The designation of beneficiary under an optional form of retirement shall supersede the designation of all previous beneficiaries, and may not be changed or revoked, except as provided in part 6 of this chapter.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding § 8-36-109 , § 8-36-121 or any other law to the contrary, if a member who has reached the applicable eligibility requirements for an early or service retirement allowance dies in service and if the member designated more than one (1) person as beneficiary, then the beneficiaries shall be entitled to a retirement allowance if the death occurs on or after the date determined pursuant to subsection (c). The retirement allowance shall be equal to the retirement allowance that would have been payable under subsection (a) had the member retired under an effective election of Option 1 as provided in § 8-36-601(b) with the persons nominated as beneficiaries under the option. (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), if any of the designated beneficiaries include a non-human being, such as a firm, organization, partnership, association, corporation, estate or trust, then the only benefit payable would be a lump sum payment made in accordance with § 8-36-107 , unless the member's surviving spouse is one of the beneficiaries. If the member's surviving spouse is named, the spouse shall be entitled to receive the retirement allowance described in subdivision (b)(1). If the named surviving spouse elects to receive such retirement allowance, no benefits shall be paid to the remaining beneficiaries. If the named surviving spouse elects to receive the lump sum payment as provided in § 8-36-107 , the payment shall be distributed in equal proportions among the named surviving spouse and the other surviving beneficiaries, including any non-human beneficiary.
(1) Notwithstanding § 8-36-109 , § 8-36-121 or any other law to the contrary, if a member who has reached the applicable eligibility requirements for an early or service retirement allowance dies in service and if the member designated more than one (1) person as beneficiary, then the beneficiaries shall be entitled to a retirement allowance if the death occurs on or after the date determined pursuant to subsection (c). The retirement allowance shall be equal to the retirement allowance that would have been payable under subsection (a) had the member retired under an effective election of Option 1 as provided in § 8-36-601(b) with the persons nominated as beneficiaries under the option.
(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), if any of the designated beneficiaries include a non-human being, such as a firm, organization, partnership, association, corporation, estate or trust, then the only benefit payable would be a lump sum payment made in accordance with § 8-36-107 , unless the member's surviving spouse is one of the beneficiaries. If the member's surviving spouse is named, the spouse shall be entitled to receive the retirement allowance described in subdivision (b)(1). If the named surviving spouse elects to receive such retirement allowance, no benefits shall be paid to the remaining beneficiaries. If the named surviving spouse elects to receive the lump sum payment as provided in § 8-36-107 , the payment shall be distributed in equal proportions among the named surviving spouse and the other surviving beneficiaries, including any non-human beneficiary.
(c) This section shall apply on such date as the retirement system's retirement operating systems are able to accommodate the payment of multiple beneficiaries as provided in this section. Such determination shall be made by the state treasurer.
Acts 2008 , ch. 1017, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-306 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-306
Filling position in preferred service proposed by appointing authority
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever an appointing authority proposes to fill a position in the preferred service, the authority shall submit to the commissioner a statement showing the position to be filled, the duties for such position, the official station, the minimum qualifications and preferred skill, abilities, competencies and knowledge of the person to be appointed. (2) The commissioner shall refer a pool of candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. (3) An appointing authority shall offer an invitation to interview to a minimum of three (3) applicants from the referred pool of candidates, if three (3) or more applicants are in the pool. If fewer than three (3) applicants are in the pool of candidates, then the appointing authority shall invite each person in the pool to interview. (4) Within thirty (30) calendar days after being referred a pool of candidates, the appointing authority shall appoint one (1) of the applicants in the pool of candidates. (b) Upon the request of the appointing authority, the commissioner may establish employment, promotional, unit, divisional or any other pool of candidates as deemed necessary or appropriate. (c) If the official station of the vacancy to be filled is permanently located outside the geographic boundaries of the state, then the appointing authority may fill the vacancy without complying with subsections (a) and (b). (d) In applying this chapter, no person shall give any weight to political opinions or affiliation. No person holding a position in the preferred service shall solicit, directly or indirectly, or require any other person to solicit, directly or indirectly, donations or contributions for any political party, candidate, cause or purpose in order to acquire or deny a position in state service or to materially affect the retention, promotion or demotion of any employee in state service. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, Secs.s8, s9, s10 eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 7, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 2012 , ch. 800, § 27.
(a) (1) Whenever an appointing authority proposes to fill a position in the preferred service, the authority shall submit to the commissioner a statement showing the position to be filled, the duties for such position, the official station, the minimum qualifications and preferred skill, abilities, competencies and knowledge of the person to be appointed. (2) The commissioner shall refer a pool of candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. (3) An appointing authority shall offer an invitation to interview to a minimum of three (3) applicants from the referred pool of candidates, if three (3) or more applicants are in the pool. If fewer than three (3) applicants are in the pool of candidates, then the appointing authority shall invite each person in the pool to interview. (4) Within thirty (30) calendar days after being referred a pool of candidates, the appointing authority shall appoint one (1) of the applicants in the pool of candidates.
(1) Whenever an appointing authority proposes to fill a position in the preferred service, the authority shall submit to the commissioner a statement showing the position to be filled, the duties for such position, the official station, the minimum qualifications and preferred skill, abilities, competencies and knowledge of the person to be appointed.
(2) The commissioner shall refer a pool of candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
(3) An appointing authority shall offer an invitation to interview to a minimum of three (3) applicants from the referred pool of candidates, if three (3) or more applicants are in the pool. If fewer than three (3) applicants are in the pool of candidates, then the appointing authority shall invite each person in the pool to interview.
(4) Within thirty (30) calendar days after being referred a pool of candidates, the appointing authority shall appoint one (1) of the applicants in the pool of candidates.
(b) Upon the request of the appointing authority, the commissioner may establish employment, promotional, unit, divisional or any other pool of candidates as deemed necessary or appropriate.
(c) If the official station of the vacancy to be filled is permanently located outside the geographic boundaries of the state, then the appointing authority may fill the vacancy without complying with subsections (a) and (b).
(d) In applying this chapter, no person shall give any weight to political opinions or affiliation. No person holding a position in the preferred service shall solicit, directly or indirectly, or require any other person to solicit, directly or indirectly, donations or contributions for any political party, candidate, cause or purpose in order to acquire or deny a position in state service or to materially affect the retention, promotion or demotion of any employee in state service.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, Secs.s8, s9, s10 eff. 7/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 7, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2012 , ch. 800, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-205 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-205
Penalty for fraud
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record or records of the retirement system, commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 15; T.C.A., § 8-3945; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record or records of the retirement system, commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 15; T.C.A., § 8-3945; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-603 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-603
Employees and officials may accept or reject coverage
Status: in_force

When a municipal corporation or special school district shall so approve and make available to its employees and officials such insurance protections, the employees and officials shall still have the election of accepting or rejecting such coverage. Acts 1961, ch. 328, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 8-4113, 8-4112, 8-50-303.
When a municipal corporation or special school district shall so approve and make available to its employees and officials such insurance protections, the employees and officials shall still have the election of accepting or rejecting such coverage.
Acts 1961, ch. 328, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 8-4113, 8-4112, 8-50-303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-104
Salaries
Status: in_force

The attorney general and reporter may fix the compensation of the attorney general and reporter and the attorney general and reporter's several assistants within the limits of the appropriation to that department. The attorney general and reporter's salary must not exceed the greater of that of an associate justice of the supreme court or of a class 1 official pursuant to title 8, chapter 23, part 1. All such salaries must be payable in periodic installments out of the state treasury upon the warrants of the commissioner of finance and administration. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 909,s 1, eff. 5/3/2024. Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 3; Code 1932, § 9952; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29; Acts 1957, ch. 25, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; Acts 1972, ch. 526, § 4; 1973, ch. 333, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-604.
The attorney general and reporter may fix the compensation of the attorney general and reporter and the attorney general and reporter's several assistants within the limits of the appropriation to that department. The attorney general and reporter's salary must not exceed the greater of that of an associate justice of the supreme court or of a class 1 official pursuant to title 8, chapter 23, part 1. All such salaries must be payable in periodic installments out of the state treasury upon the warrants of the commissioner of finance and administration.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 909,s 1, eff. 5/3/2024.
Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 3; Code 1932, § 9952; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29; Acts 1957, ch. 25, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; Acts 1972, ch. 526, § 4; 1973, ch. 333, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-604.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-108
Acting to fill vacancy without notice
Status: in_force

The provisions of §§ 8-48-102 - 8-48-107 for notice of official vacancy are merely directory, and the appointing power, or officer whose duty it is to take steps to supply the vacancy, need not wait for such notice, but may act upon information derived from other sources. Code 1858, § 804; Shan., § 1125; Code 1932, § 1866; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2808.
The provisions of §§ 8-48-102 - 8-48-107 for notice of official vacancy are merely directory, and the appointing power, or officer whose duty it is to take steps to supply the vacancy, need not wait for such notice, but may act upon information derived from other sources.
Code 1858, § 804; Shan., § 1125; Code 1932, § 1866; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2808.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-113
Bereavement leave
Status: in_force

(a) The officers and employees of the various agencies, boards, and departments of state government shall be granted three (3) days paid leave in the event of death of such officers' or employees' spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, stepparents, foster parents, or parents-in-law without charge to the affected officers' or employees' accumulated leave accounts. (b) This section shall not be construed to increase the total number of leave days provided in rules of the department of human resources for the death of a family member as defined in this section. Acts 1988, ch. 1010, § 1; 1989, ch. 51, §§ 1, 2; 1995, ch. 265, § 1; 2007, ch. 60.
(a) The officers and employees of the various agencies, boards, and departments of state government shall be granted three (3) days paid leave in the event of death of such officers' or employees' spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, stepparents, foster parents, or parents-in-law without charge to the affected officers' or employees' accumulated leave accounts.
(b) This section shall not be construed to increase the total number of leave days provided in rules of the department of human resources for the death of a family member as defined in this section.
Acts 1988, ch. 1010, § 1; 1989, ch. 51, §§ 1, 2; 1995, ch. 265, § 1; 2007, ch. 60.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-410 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-410
Notice to furnish new bond
Status: in_force

The surety shall give the principal at least five (5) days' notice of the application, at the expiration of which time, or in such time as the court or officer may allow, not exceeding ten (10) days thereafter, new bonds shall be given. Code 1858, § 786 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 14, § 1); Shan., § 1107; Code 1932, § 1849; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1944.
The surety shall give the principal at least five (5) days' notice of the application, at the expiration of which time, or in such time as the court or officer may allow, not exceeding ten (10) days thereafter, new bonds shall be given.
Code 1858, § 786 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 14, § 1); Shan., § 1107; Code 1932, § 1849; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1944.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-1-111 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 8-1-111
Appointment of senior citizens and racial minorities to governing or advisory entities of the executive branch
Status: in_force

In appointing citizens to serve on boards, commissions, committees, and other governing or advisory entities of the executive branch of state government, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) such citizen serving on each such board, commission, committee, or other governing or advisory entity is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) such citizen serving on each such board, commission, committee, or other governing or advisory entity is a member of a racial minority. Acts 1988, ch. 1013, § 76.
In appointing citizens to serve on boards, commissions, committees, and other governing or advisory entities of the executive branch of state government, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) such citizen serving on each such board, commission, committee, or other governing or advisory entity is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) such citizen serving on each such board, commission, committee, or other governing or advisory entity is a member of a racial minority.
Acts 1988, ch. 1013, § 76.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-711 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-711
Effect of other provisions for increase of allowances for beneficiaries of superseded systems
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of §§ 8-36-708 - 8-36-712, no increase in the retirement allowance of any beneficiary of a superseded system shall be granted on or after July 1, 1972, except as provided in § 8-36-701 or §§ 8-36-708 - 8-36-712. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 11; 1975, ch. 315, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3935(3).
Notwithstanding any other provision of §§ 8-36-708 - 8-36-712, no increase in the retirement allowance of any beneficiary of a superseded system shall be granted on or after July 1, 1972, except as provided in § 8-36-701 or §§ 8-36-708 - 8-36-712.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 11; 1975, ch. 315, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3935(3).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-33-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 33 / Section 8-33-104
Rights after reemployment
Status: in_force

Any person who is restored to a position in accordance with §§ 8-33-101 - 8-33-108 shall not be discharged from such position without cause within one (1) year after such restoration, and shall, without limiting such person's rights conferred by this or other sections, be considered as having been on furlough or leave of absence during the period of military duty. Such person shall be restored without loss of seniority (including, upon promotion or other advancement following completion of any period of employment required therefor, a seniority date in the advanced position which will place such person ahead of all persons previously junior to such person who advanced to the position during the absence in armed forces). The employee shall also be entitled on reinstatement to participate in insurance (including retirement, pension plans, and medical insurance) and other benefits dependent on length of employment, including vacation privilege and severance pay. The employee shall be protected against reduction in seniority, status, or pay during employment, except as such reduction may be made for all employees whose employment situations are similar. Acts 1951, ch. 112, § 3 (Williams, § 1034.75); Acts 1976, ch. 816, §2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3304.
Any person who is restored to a position in accordance with §§ 8-33-101 - 8-33-108 shall not be discharged from such position without cause within one (1) year after such restoration, and shall, without limiting such person's rights conferred by this or other sections, be considered as having been on furlough or leave of absence during the period of military duty. Such person shall be restored without loss of seniority (including, upon promotion or other advancement following completion of any period of employment required therefor, a seniority date in the advanced position which will place such person ahead of all persons previously junior to such person who advanced to the position during the absence in armed forces). The employee shall also be entitled on reinstatement to participate in insurance (including retirement, pension plans, and medical insurance) and other benefits dependent on length of employment, including vacation privilege and severance pay. The employee shall be protected against reduction in seniority, status, or pay during employment, except as such reduction may be made for all employees whose employment situations are similar.
Acts 1951, ch. 112, § 3 (Williams, § 1034.75); Acts 1976, ch. 816, §2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3304.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-313 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-313
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations of chapters 34-37 of this title, the board of trustees shall, from time to time, adopt and publish rules and regulations for the administration of the funds created by chapters 34-37 of this title and for the transaction of its business. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
Subject to the limitations of chapters 34-37 of this title, the board of trustees shall, from time to time, adopt and publish rules and regulations for the administration of the funds created by chapters 34-37 of this title and for the transaction of its business.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3925.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-206 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-206
Witness' traveling expenses - Reimbursement - Pay
Status: in_force

Any witness so subpoenaed shall be reimbursed necessary traveling expenses from such witness' home to the place of hearing and other necessary expenses as determined by the comptroller of the treasury. Those witnesses not employees of the state shall be paid at the rate of five dollars ($5.00) per day for each day or portion of a day in attendance at such hearing. Acts 1963, ch. 128, § 6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-421; T.C.A., § 8-417.
Any witness so subpoenaed shall be reimbursed necessary traveling expenses from such witness' home to the place of hearing and other necessary expenses as determined by the comptroller of the treasury. Those witnesses not employees of the state shall be paid at the rate of five dollars ($5.00) per day for each day or portion of a day in attendance at such hearing.
Acts 1963, ch. 128, § 6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-421; T.C.A., § 8-417.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-106
Employment of additional counsel
Status: in_force

(a) In all cases where the interest of the state requires, in the judgment of the governor and attorney general and reporter, additional counsel to the attorney general and reporter or district attorney general, the governor shall employ such counsel, who shall be paid such compensation for services as the governor, secretary of state, and attorney general and reporter may deem just, the same to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon the certificate of such officers certifying the amount to the commissioner of finance and administration. (b) Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, the attorney general and reporter or district attorney general shall inform the governor of, and consideration shall be given to, whether the person or firm to be employed as additional counsel: (1) To defend the state in any action is then serving as counsel for a party in any action by that party against the state and whether the action, if adjudicated in that party's favor, is likely to result in an increase in state expenditures; or (2) To prosecute any action on behalf of the state is then serving as counsel in defense of any action against the state. (c) In all cases where, in the judgment of the speaker of the house of representatives and the speaker of the senate, the interest of the state requires additional counsel to the attorney general and reporter, the speaker of the house of representatives and the speaker of the senate shall retain additional counsel to prosecute an action against the federal government on behalf of the state; provided, that the representation must not include payment of a fixed or contingent fee to any such additional counsel or otherwise increase state expenditures. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134,s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1865, ch. 23, §§ 1, 2; Shan., § 5759; Code 1932, § 9958; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-606; Acts 2004, ch. 723, § 1.
(a) In all cases where the interest of the state requires, in the judgment of the governor and attorney general and reporter, additional counsel to the attorney general and reporter or district attorney general, the governor shall employ such counsel, who shall be paid such compensation for services as the governor, secretary of state, and attorney general and reporter may deem just, the same to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon the certificate of such officers certifying the amount to the commissioner of finance and administration.
(b) Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, the attorney general and reporter or district attorney general shall inform the governor of, and consideration shall be given to, whether the person or firm to be employed as additional counsel: (1) To defend the state in any action is then serving as counsel for a party in any action by that party against the state and whether the action, if adjudicated in that party's favor, is likely to result in an increase in state expenditures; or (2) To prosecute any action on behalf of the state is then serving as counsel in defense of any action against the state.
(1) To defend the state in any action is then serving as counsel for a party in any action by that party against the state and whether the action, if adjudicated in that party's favor, is likely to result in an increase in state expenditures; or
(2) To prosecute any action on behalf of the state is then serving as counsel in defense of any action against the state.
(c) In all cases where, in the judgment of the speaker of the house of representatives and the speaker of the senate, the interest of the state requires additional counsel to the attorney general and reporter, the speaker of the house of representatives and the speaker of the senate shall retain additional counsel to prosecute an action against the federal government on behalf of the state; provided, that the representation must not include payment of a fixed or contingent fee to any such additional counsel or otherwise increase state expenditures.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 134,s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1865, ch. 23, §§ 1, 2; Shan., § 5759; Code 1932, § 9958; impl. am. Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 24, 29; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-606; Acts 2004, ch. 723, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-117 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-117
Failure to file in time
Status: in_force

An officer required by law to give an official bond who fails to execute the bond when the bond is available and transmit the bond to the proper officer for approval within thirty (30) days from the time the bond becomes available for execution, forfeits the office and a vacancy in the office occurs, whether or not the officer has taken an oath of office. It is the duty of the officer who is to receive the executed official bond to certify the failure to execute and transmit the bond in the time required by this section to the official or body who has the power to elect or appoint a successor to the office. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 23, eff. 7/1/2023. Code 1858, § 766; Shan., § 1087; Code 1932, § 1828; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1917.
An officer required by law to give an official bond who fails to execute the bond when the bond is available and transmit the bond to the proper officer for approval within thirty (30) days from the time the bond becomes available for execution, forfeits the office and a vacancy in the office occurs, whether or not the officer has taken an oath of office. It is the duty of the officer who is to receive the executed official bond to certify the failure to execute and transmit the bond in the time required by this section to the official or body who has the power to elect or appoint a successor to the office.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 23, eff. 7/1/2023.
Code 1858, § 766; Shan., § 1087; Code 1932, § 1828; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1917.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-309 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-309
Eligibility of correctional officer for early service retirement upon attainment of 25 years of creditable service - "Correctional officer" defined
Status: in_force

(a) A correctional officer who is a member of the retirement system, regardless of the correctional officer's participation in the legacy pension plan, the hybrid plan, or any other alternative plan, is eligible for early service retirement after attaining twenty-five (25) years of creditable service. The retirement allowance must be computed as the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that would have been payable under a service retirement allowance. (b) Subsection (a) does not require a correctional officer to retire. Subsection (a) applies only to a correctional officer who retires on or after January 1, 2021, and does not constitute a change in formula under § 8-36-702 . (c) A correctional officer who chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) is entitled to any insurance coverage otherwise provided to a member who is one hundred percent (100%) vested in the member's service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 on the date that the correctional officer would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 . (d) As used in this section, "correctional officer" means a person who: (1) Is employed by the department of correction; and (2) Satisfies the requirements of § 41-1-116 . Acts 2020, ch. 784, § 1.
(a) A correctional officer who is a member of the retirement system, regardless of the correctional officer's participation in the legacy pension plan, the hybrid plan, or any other alternative plan, is eligible for early service retirement after attaining twenty-five (25) years of creditable service. The retirement allowance must be computed as the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that would have been payable under a service retirement allowance.
(b) Subsection (a) does not require a correctional officer to retire. Subsection (a) applies only to a correctional officer who retires on or after January 1, 2021, and does not constitute a change in formula under § 8-36-702 .
(c) A correctional officer who chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) is entitled to any insurance coverage otherwise provided to a member who is one hundred percent (100%) vested in the member's service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 on the date that the correctional officer would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 .
(d) As used in this section, "correctional officer" means a person who: (1) Is employed by the department of correction; and (2) Satisfies the requirements of § 41-1-116 .
(1) Is employed by the department of correction; and
(2) Satisfies the requirements of § 41-1-116 .
Acts 2020, ch. 784, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-1-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 8-1-202
Governor-elect - Office facilities and staff
Status: in_force

The governor-elect, in order to facilitate the transition period between administrations, shall be provided, at the expense of the state, office space, appropriate furniture and three (3) secretaries in Nashville for the governor-elect and the members of the governor-elect's staff between the date of the election and the date on which the governor-elect assumes office. Acts 1969, ch. 117, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-108.
The governor-elect, in order to facilitate the transition period between administrations, shall be provided, at the expense of the state, office space, appropriate furniture and three (3) secretaries in Nashville for the governor-elect and the members of the governor-elect's staff between the date of the election and the date on which the governor-elect assumes office.
Acts 1969, ch. 117, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-108.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-407 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-407
Computation of periods of time
Status: in_force

In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this chapter, the date of the act or event after which the designated period of time begins to run is not to be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101 , or, when the act to be done is the filing of a paper, a day on which the office where the paper to be filed is closed or on which weather or other conditions have made the office inaccessible, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day which is not one of the aforementioned days. When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than eleven (11) days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation. Acts 2012 , ch. 800, § 48.
In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this chapter, the date of the act or event after which the designated period of time begins to run is not to be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a legal holiday as defined in § 15-1-101 , or, when the act to be done is the filing of a paper, a day on which the office where the paper to be filed is closed or on which weather or other conditions have made the office inaccessible, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day which is not one of the aforementioned days. When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than eleven (11) days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays shall be excluded in the computation.
Acts 2012 , ch. 800, § 48.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-1101 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-1101
Surveyors - Specific fees authorized
Status: in_force

Surveyors are entitled to demand and receive the following compensation and fees for services: (1) For each search, to be paid by applicant .................... $ 0.10 (2) For each search and copy required .................... $0.25 (3) For recording a plat and certificate in a well-bound book, furnished by the surveyor .................... $0.50 (4) For services per day, computed from the time of leaving home, and including the actual time necessary for calculating the area of such surveys .................... $15.00 (5) For all services ordered by a court, at the above rates, to be taxed in the bill of cost. (6) For summoning and qualifying jury to try dispute in processioning case .................... $1.50 (7) For services in processioning land the same as those for similar work in other cases. Code 1858, §§ 2023, 4576 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 90, § 3); Acts 1913, ch. 3, § 1; Shan., § 6415; Code 1932, § 10716; Acts 1953, ch. 223, § 1; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2139.
Surveyors are entitled to demand and receive the following compensation and fees for services:
(1) For each search, to be paid by applicant .................... $ 0.10
(2) For each search and copy required .................... $0.25
(3) For recording a plat and certificate in a well-bound book, furnished by the surveyor .................... $0.50
(4) For services per day, computed from the time of leaving home, and including the actual time necessary for calculating the area of such surveys .................... $15.00
(5) For all services ordered by a court, at the above rates, to be taxed in the bill of cost.
(6) For summoning and qualifying jury to try dispute in processioning case .................... $1.50
(7) For services in processioning land the same as those for similar work in other cases.
Code 1858, §§ 2023, 4576 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 90, § 3); Acts 1913, ch. 3, § 1; Shan., § 6415; Code 1932, § 10716; Acts 1953, ch. 223, § 1; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2139.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-608 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-608
Delegates to state constitutional convention
Status: in_force

Any member who has served as a delegate to a state constitutional convention may claim such service in this system or any superseded system in which such person is a member; provided, that a back payment is made in accordance with § 8-37-214 . Each year of service as a delegate shall be equal to one (1) year of creditable service. Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3904.
Any member who has served as a delegate to a state constitutional convention may claim such service in this system or any superseded system in which such person is a member; provided, that a back payment is made in accordance with § 8-37-214 . Each year of service as a delegate shall be equal to one (1) year of creditable service.
Acts 1973, ch. 347, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3904.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-503 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-503
Mortality and service tables - Sexennial actuarial investigation
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after the establishment of the retirement system, the actuary shall recommend to the board of trustees, and the board shall adopt, mortality and service tables for use in all calculations in connection with the retirement system. (b) At least once in each six-year period, the actuary shall make an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service, and compensation experience of the members and beneficiaries of the retirement system, and taking into account the results of such investigation, the board of trustees shall adopt for the retirement system such mortality, service, and other tables as are deemed necessary. The board of trustees shall begin using the tables on July 1 of the year following the action of the board of trustees. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 381,s 7, eff. 5/10/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3928; Acts 1992, ch. 843, § 5.
(a) Immediately after the establishment of the retirement system, the actuary shall recommend to the board of trustees, and the board shall adopt, mortality and service tables for use in all calculations in connection with the retirement system.
(b) At least once in each six-year period, the actuary shall make an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service, and compensation experience of the members and beneficiaries of the retirement system, and taking into account the results of such investigation, the board of trustees shall adopt for the retirement system such mortality, service, and other tables as are deemed necessary. The board of trustees shall begin using the tables on July 1 of the year following the action of the board of trustees.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 381,s 7, eff. 5/10/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3928; Acts 1992, ch. 843, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-206 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-206
Qualifications of temporary officers
Status: in_force

All persons selected under authority of this part to fill offices temporarily shall be persons possessing qualifications under the general law to fill such offices. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 46,s 1, eff. 3/27/2015. Acts 1943, ch. 4, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 1866.3; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2815.
All persons selected under authority of this part to fill offices temporarily shall be persons possessing qualifications under the general law to fill such offices.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 46,s 1, eff. 3/27/2015.
Acts 1943, ch. 4, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 1866.3; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2815.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-312 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-312
Office facilities
Status: in_force

The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall be provided with suitable office space in the supreme court building, or other convenient and suitable office space, and with all office equipment and supplies necessary to perform the duties of the office. Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-724; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall be provided with suitable office space in the supreme court building, or other convenient and suitable office space, and with all office equipment and supplies necessary to perform the duties of the office.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-724; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-309 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-309
Certification to general assembly of amount of contributions required for state judges and attorneys general
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall annually certify to the general assembly the amount of normal contributions, accumulated liability contribution and cost of living contribution required from the employer to meet the provisions of this chapter for state judges and attorneys general participating in Groups 1, 3 and 4 of the consolidated retirement system. Commencing July 1, 1981, the general assembly shall make appropriations sufficient to provide such amounts and the state treasurer shall make funds available to the board of trustees. Acts 1980, ch. 654, § 15; 1986, ch. 554, § 21; 2005, ch. 498, § 9.
The board of trustees shall annually certify to the general assembly the amount of normal contributions, accumulated liability contribution and cost of living contribution required from the employer to meet the provisions of this chapter for state judges and attorneys general participating in Groups 1, 3 and 4 of the consolidated retirement system. Commencing July 1, 1981, the general assembly shall make appropriations sufficient to provide such amounts and the state treasurer shall make funds available to the board of trustees.
Acts 1980, ch. 654, § 15; 1986, ch. 554, § 21; 2005, ch. 498, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-103
Members of the general assembly prior to June 30, 1976
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, members and former members of the general assembly, whose term of office began prior to June 30, 1976, shall be entitled to a full retirement allowance based on their years of creditable service in accordance with §§ 8-34-616 , 8-36-206 - 8-36-209 and 8-36-707. Acts 1977, ch. 400, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3904(2)(d).
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, members and former members of the general assembly, whose term of office began prior to June 30, 1976, shall be entitled to a full retirement allowance based on their years of creditable service in accordance with §§ 8-34-616 , 8-36-206 - 8-36-209 and 8-36-707.
Acts 1977, ch. 400, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3904(2)(d).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-234 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-234
Employee serving as city judge or city attorney
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any present employee serving as a city judge or city attorney for a municipality shall be eligible for membership in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon: (1) Passage of a resolution by the municipality's governing body authorizing an actuarial study; (2) Passage of a resolution by the municipality's governing body authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by the employee; (3) The employee shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under this part; (4) The employee shall be entitled to credit for prior service as approved by the governing body of the municipality under the same provisions which apply to employees of local governments; (5) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of an employee of the municipality or the employee's beneficiaries, for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the municipality and/or its employees; (6) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this section. All costs associated with retirement coverage, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the municipality; (7) This section shall not be construed to require the municipality to extend coverage to any other employees of the municipality; and (8) Service pursuant to this section shall be independent of all other creditable service for the purpose of calculating the member's average final compensation. Acts 1989, ch. 174, § 1; 1992, ch. 839, §§ 1, 2; 2003, ch. 12, § 7.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any present employee serving as a city judge or city attorney for a municipality shall be eligible for membership in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon:
(1) Passage of a resolution by the municipality's governing body authorizing an actuarial study;
(2) Passage of a resolution by the municipality's governing body authorizing such participation and accepting the liability as a result of the participation by the employee;
(3) The employee shall make the same contributions, participate in the same manner, and shall be eligible for the same benefits as employees of local governments participating in the retirement system under this part;
(4) The employee shall be entitled to credit for prior service as approved by the governing body of the municipality under the same provisions which apply to employees of local governments;
(5) The retirement system shall not be liable for the payment of retirement allowances or other payments on account of an employee of the municipality or the employee's beneficiaries, for which reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the municipality and/or its employees;
(6) It is the legislative intent that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this section. All costs associated with retirement coverage, including administrative costs, shall be the responsibility of the municipality;
(7) This section shall not be construed to require the municipality to extend coverage to any other employees of the municipality; and
(8) Service pursuant to this section shall be independent of all other creditable service for the purpose of calculating the member's average final compensation.
Acts 1989, ch. 174, § 1; 1992, ch. 839, §§ 1, 2; 2003, ch. 12, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-406 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-406
Witness fees and mileage on investigative demands
Status: in_force

Any witness served with a civil investigative demand shall be paid fees and mileage on the same basis as authorized to be paid witnesses in the courts of this state. Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-635.
Any witness served with a civil investigative demand shall be paid fees and mileage on the same basis as authorized to be paid witnesses in the courts of this state.
Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-635.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-112 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-112
Failure to perform duty
Status: in_force

A failure on the part of the constable to comply with such requirement in such reasonable time as the court may prescribe shall vacate the office. Code 1858, § 398; Shan., § 489; Code 1932, § 735; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1012.
A failure on the part of the constable to comply with such requirement in such reasonable time as the court may prescribe shall vacate the office.
Code 1858, § 398; Shan., § 489; Code 1932, § 735; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1012.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-109 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-109
Common law power reserved in certain counties
Status: repealed

(a) Every constable, so elected and sworn, in those counties set out in § 8-10-108(b) , including counties added to § 8-10-108(b) at any time subsequent to 1969, is a conservator of the peace and vested with all the power and authority belonging to the office of constable by common law. (b) (1) (A) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a county legislative body may, by adopting a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) consecutive meetings of the county legislative body, remove any law enforcement powers exercised by the constables of the county. (B) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(C), any such action by the county legislative body to remove such law enforcement powers shall apply to constables elected for terms of office following the expiration of the term of office of constables in office at the time such action is taken by the county legislative body. (C) If during a constable's term of office, a constable is convicted of any felony or is removed from office under § 8-47-101 for knowingly or willfully committing misconduct in office, then with respect to such constable, the action of the county legislative body for removal of law enforcement powers shall become effective on the date such constable is removed from office or the date of the felony conviction; provided, however, that if the felony conviction is overturned and there is additional time remaining on the term of office for which the constable was elected, the law enforcement powers shall be restored to such constable until the end of such term of office. (2) This subsection (b) does not apply in counties having a population of: not less than nor more than 13,625........................ 13,675 30,500........................ 30,800 31,200........................ 31,300 67,600........................ 67,900 73,500........................ 73,900 85,800........................ 86,100 according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Code 1858, § 390 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 5, § 3); Shan., § 481; Code 1932, § 728; Acts 1969, ch. 160, § 2; 1969, ch. 319, §§ 1, 4; 1973, ch. 382, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1009; Acts 1997 , ch. 344, §§ 5 - 7, 9, 10; 2009 , ch. 230, § 2; 2009 , ch. 515, § 2; 2011 , ch. 481, § 2.
(a) Every constable, so elected and sworn, in those counties set out in § 8-10-108(b) , including counties added to § 8-10-108(b) at any time subsequent to 1969, is a conservator of the peace and vested with all the power and authority belonging to the office of constable by common law.
(b) (1) (A) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a county legislative body may, by adopting a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) consecutive meetings of the county legislative body, remove any law enforcement powers exercised by the constables of the county. (B) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(C), any such action by the county legislative body to remove such law enforcement powers shall apply to constables elected for terms of office following the expiration of the term of office of constables in office at the time such action is taken by the county legislative body. (C) If during a constable's term of office, a constable is convicted of any felony or is removed from office under § 8-47-101 for knowingly or willfully committing misconduct in office, then with respect to such constable, the action of the county legislative body for removal of law enforcement powers shall become effective on the date such constable is removed from office or the date of the felony conviction; provided, however, that if the felony conviction is overturned and there is additional time remaining on the term of office for which the constable was elected, the law enforcement powers shall be restored to such constable until the end of such term of office. (2) This subsection (b) does not apply in counties having a population of: not less than nor more than 13,625........................ 13,675 30,500........................ 30,800 31,200........................ 31,300 67,600........................ 67,900 73,500........................ 73,900 85,800........................ 86,100 according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(1) (A) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a county legislative body may, by adopting a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) consecutive meetings of the county legislative body, remove any law enforcement powers exercised by the constables of the county. (B) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(C), any such action by the county legislative body to remove such law enforcement powers shall apply to constables elected for terms of office following the expiration of the term of office of constables in office at the time such action is taken by the county legislative body. (C) If during a constable's term of office, a constable is convicted of any felony or is removed from office under § 8-47-101 for knowingly or willfully committing misconduct in office, then with respect to such constable, the action of the county legislative body for removal of law enforcement powers shall become effective on the date such constable is removed from office or the date of the felony conviction; provided, however, that if the felony conviction is overturned and there is additional time remaining on the term of office for which the constable was elected, the law enforcement powers shall be restored to such constable until the end of such term of office.
(A) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a county legislative body may, by adopting a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) consecutive meetings of the county legislative body, remove any law enforcement powers exercised by the constables of the county.
(B) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(1)(C), any such action by the county legislative body to remove such law enforcement powers shall apply to constables elected for terms of office following the expiration of the term of office of constables in office at the time such action is taken by the county legislative body.
(C) If during a constable's term of office, a constable is convicted of any felony or is removed from office under § 8-47-101 for knowingly or willfully committing misconduct in office, then with respect to such constable, the action of the county legislative body for removal of law enforcement powers shall become effective on the date such constable is removed from office or the date of the felony conviction; provided, however, that if the felony conviction is overturned and there is additional time remaining on the term of office for which the constable was elected, the law enforcement powers shall be restored to such constable until the end of such term of office.
(2) This subsection (b) does not apply in counties having a population of: not less than nor more than 13,625........................ 13,675 30,500........................ 30,800 31,200........................ 31,300 67,600........................ 67,900 73,500........................ 73,900 85,800........................ 86,100 according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
not less than nor more than 13,625........................ 13,675 30,500........................ 30,800 31,200........................ 31,300 67,600........................ 67,900 73,500........................ 73,900 85,800........................ 86,100
not less than
nor more than
13,625........................
13,675
30,500........................
30,800
31,200........................
31,300
67,600........................
67,900
73,500........................
73,900
85,800........................
86,100
according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Code 1858, § 390 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 5, § 3); Shan., § 481; Code 1932, § 728; Acts 1969, ch. 160, § 2; 1969, ch. 319, §§ 1, 4; 1973, ch. 382, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1009; Acts 1997 , ch. 344, §§ 5 - 7, 9, 10; 2009 , ch. 230, § 2; 2009 , ch. 515, § 2; 2011 , ch. 481, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-103
Recording of bonds of county officers
Status: in_force

The official bonds of all county officers covered by § 8-19-101 shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the officers are elected or appointed. Acts 1941, ch. 138, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 1839.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1903.
The official bonds of all county officers covered by § 8-19-101 shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the officers are elected or appointed.
Acts 1941, ch. 138, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 1839.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1903.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-413 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-413
Approval and filing of new bond
Status: in_force

On the execution of the additional bond provided for in §§ 8-19-409 - 8-19-412, it shall be approved and filed in the same way and under like penalties as the original bond, together with the notice and order under which it was given. Code 1858, § 789; Shan., § 1110; Code 1932, § 1852; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1947.
On the execution of the additional bond provided for in §§ 8-19-409 - 8-19-412, it shall be approved and filed in the same way and under like penalties as the original bond, together with the notice and order under which it was given.
Code 1858, § 789; Shan., § 1110; Code 1932, § 1852; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1947.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-704 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-704
Classification and membership in judges' retirement systems preserved
Status: repealed

Nothing in this section or § 8-34-703 or §§ 8-34-706 - 8-34-713 shall be construed to change the retirement classification or remove from the system of which such judge is a member any state judge who continues in a state judicial office. Acts 1979, ch. 261, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3935(8).
Nothing in this section or § 8-34-703 or §§ 8-34-706 - 8-34-713 shall be construed to change the retirement classification or remove from the system of which such judge is a member any state judge who continues in a state judicial office.
Acts 1979, ch. 261, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3935(8).