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TN Code § 4-14-304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 14 - Industrial Development|Part 3 - Tennessee Technology Development Corporation|§ 4-14-304. Contents of Articles and Bylaws

 The articles and bylaws shall provide that:   The purpose of the corporation is to strengthen the economy of the state through the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that can support potential high-growth businesses, with a particular focus on technology-enabled small businesses;   The corporation may receive money from any source, may borrow money, may enter into contracts, and may expend money for any activities appropriate to its purpose;   The corporation may appoint staff and do all other things necessary or incidental to carrying out the functions listed in § 4-14-305;   Any changes in the articles of incorporation or bylaws shall be approved by the general assembly;   The corporation shall submit an annual report to the governor and to the general assembly, such report is due on November 1 of each year and shall include detailed information on the structure, operation, and financial status of the corporation. The corporation shall conduct an annual public hearing to receive comments from interested parties regarding the report. Notice of such hearing shall be given at least thirty (30) days before the hearing; and   The corporation is subject to an annual audit by the comptroller of the treasury, and that the corporation shall bear the full costs of this audit.
TN Code § 4-14-305 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 14 - Industrial Development|Part 3 - Tennessee Technology Development Corporation|§ 4-14-305. Functions of Corporation

 The corporation, after being certified by the secretary of state, shall:   Support entrepreneur centers or small business support groups committed to providing business and technical assistance to current and aspiring entrepreneurs across the state;   Promote or direct activities aimed at driving innovation and entrepreneurship in pursuit of economic growth in the state's key business sectors;   Identify, develop, and administer funding or services crucial for early-stage business growth and development, including public or private funding or services, grants, loans, or equity;   Develop and administer capital programs that will strengthen the state's investing climate;   Lead or support efforts to increase the amount of early-stage capital available for investment in small businesses;   Foster cooperative and collaborative associations between universities, research organizations, corporations, and individuals that will enhance technology transfer opportunities and lead to the creation of new products, services, and jobs in Tennessee; and   Promote entrepreneurship in Tennessee by building awareness of activities, programs, and small business outcomes with media across the state, region, and country.
TN Code § 4-14-306 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 14 - Industrial Development|Part 3 - Tennessee Technology Development Corporation|§ 4-14-306. Corporate Debts

 Debts incurred by the corporation under authority of this chapter do not represent or constitute a debt of the state within the meaning of the Constitution of Tennessee or Tennessee Code Annotated.
TN Code § 4-14-307 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 14 - Industrial Development|Part 3 - Tennessee Technology Development Corporation|§ 4-14-307. Duration of Certification

 The certification by the secretary of state pursuant to § 4-14-302 shall remain in effect until the general assembly provides for termination of such certification.
TN Code § 4-14-308 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 14 - Industrial Development|Part 3 - Tennessee Technology Development Corporation|§ 4-14-308. Confidentiality of Records

 Any documentary materials or data made or received by any member or employee of the corporation to the extent that such material or data consists of trade secrets or commercial or financial information regarding the operation of any business conducted by an applicant for, or recipient of, any form of assistance that the corporation is empowered to render, or regarding the competitive position of such applicant in a particular field of endeavor, shall not be deemed public records and shall not be subject to title 10, chapter 7; provided, that if the corporation purchases a qualified security from such applicant, the commercial and financial information, excluding trade secrets, shall be deemed to be a public record of the corporation and subject to title 10, chapter 7, after the expiration of seven (7) years from the date of purchase of such qualified security, or, in the case of such information being made or received by any member or employee of the corporation after the purchase of such qualified security, seven (7) years from the date such information was made or received. Any discussion or consideration of such trade secrets or commercial or financial information may be held by the board, or any subcommittee of the board, in executive sessions closed to the public. All applications (except the identity of the applicants) and supporting documentary materials or data, including personal financial records, trade secrets, commercial or financial information and proprietary information of applicants, and all executive sessions or portions thereof conducted by the board, or any subcommittee of the board, for the purpose of reviewing applications for assistance shall be confidential and exempt from title 8, chapter 44.
TN Code § 4-14-309 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 14 - Industrial Development|Part 3 - Tennessee Technology Development Corporation|§ 4-14-309. Rules and Regulations

 The commissioner of economic and community development shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.
TN Code § 4-17-301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 17 - Economic Development and Growth|Part 3 - Property Tax Incentives for Economic Development|§ 4-17-301. Legislative Findings and Intent

 The general assembly finds and declares that property tax incentives, resulting from legal ownership of valuable business or commercial properties by local governments or their agencies under various statutory programs, has served to promote economic development, but confusion and nonuniformity in structuring such incentives have led to uncertainty in determining property tax liability of new investment prospects. It is the intent of this part to provide for state and local review of property tax incentives for economic development. It is not the intent of this part to authorize new property tax incentives beyond those authorized by law on January 1, 1993.
TN Code § 4-17-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 17 - Economic Development and Growth|Part 3 - Property Tax Incentives for Economic Development|§ 4-17-302. Economic Development Agreement Defined

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Economic development agreement” means an agreement between a private entity and local government agency that permits use of specified property of the local government or its agencies for business or commercial purposes of the private entity, in order to promote local economic development, and that has the effect of reducing property taxes on such property below amounts that would be due if the property were owned by the private entity; and   “Economic development agreement” includes, but is not limited to, leases or other agreements with private entities under the industrial development program provided in title 7, chapter 53, and redevelopment plans and agreements containing tax increment financing provisions authorized under title 13, chapter 20, including development authorities created by private act, as authorized pursuant to § 13-20-202(c).
TN Code § 4-17-303 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 17 - Economic Development and Growth|Part 3 - Property Tax Incentives for Economic Development|§ 4-17-303. Agreements — Writing — Submission — Approval — Late Filing Payment in Lieu of Tax

 All economic development agreements shall be reduced to writing and submitted to the chief executive officer of each jurisdiction in which the property is located and to the comptroller of the treasury, for review, but not approval. The agreement may be submitted in advance of its execution but must be submitted within ten (10) days after its execution. The name of private business entities that are parties to the agreement may be obscured on copies of agreements submitted in advance of their execution. If the agreement is not filed within thirty (30) days after written demand by the comptroller of the treasury or other public entity with which it is to be filed, the private entity that is party to the agreement shall owe an additional payment in lieu of tax in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500).
TN Code § 4-17-304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 17 - Economic Development and Growth|Part 3 - Property Tax Incentives for Economic Development|§ 4-17-304. Petitions to Boards for Adjudication of Issues

 For purposes of establishing the taxable value, classification, or exempt status of property subject to an economic development agreement, the parties may petition the local and state boards of equalization for adjudication of such issues in the manner otherwise required by law for filing appeals from local assessments.
TN Code § 4-17-305 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 17 - Economic Development and Growth|Part 3 - Property Tax Incentives for Economic Development|§ 4-17-305. Applicability

 This part shall not affect rights or duties that matured, liabilities or penalties that were incurred, or proceedings begun before January 1, 1993, except that the parties to any existing economic development agreements otherwise required to be disclosed under this part shall disclose the existence and terms of such agreements to the comptroller of the treasury on or before January 1, 1993.
TN Code § 4-20-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 1 - Arts Commission|§ 4-20-101. Commission Created — Regional Representation

   There is created and established a state commission to be known as the Tennessee arts commission, to consist of fifteen (15) members broadly representative of all fields of the performing, visual and literary arts, to be appointed by the governor from among citizens of the state who have demonstrated a vital interest in the performing, visual or literary arts.   In making appointments to the arts commission, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the commission is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the commission is a member of a racial minority.     There shall be at least one (1) but not more than two (2) members from each United States congressional district in Tennessee. Such members' residency shall be determined by the congressional district in which such members are registered to vote.
TN Code § 4-20-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 1 - Arts Commission|§ 4-20-102. Members — Tenure — Vacancies — Expenses — Officers

  Terms shall be for five (5) years.   No member of the commission who serves a full five-year term shall be eligible for reappointment during a one-year period following the expiration of such member's term.   All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.    The members of the commission shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission.   All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.     The commission will annually elect its chair and other officers.
TN Code § 4-20-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 1 - Arts Commission|§ 4-20-103. Executive Director — Staff — Advisory Panels

  The governor shall appoint an executive director for the Tennessee arts commission. The executive director shall have broad experience in art agency management. Prior to appointing the executive director, the governor shall request that the Tennessee arts commission conduct a search for qualified candidates. The commission shall submit to the governor at least three (3) interested and qualified candidates. The commission shall submit additional candidates at the governor's request. The governor shall appoint the executive director from among the recommendations submitted by the commission. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall appoint a new executive director. The governor or the commission shall remove the executive director for neglect of duty or other just cause.   The executive director shall employ other officers, experts and employees as may be needed and shall fix their compensation within the amounts made available for such purposes. Employment of staff members is subject to the approval of the commissioner of human resources.   The commission may also, at its discretion, form advisory panels from qualified persons within the state to obtain their advice and counsel on matters pertaining to the arts. Members of these panels shall serve at the will and pleasure of the commission and will receive no compensation.
TN Code § 4-20-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 1 - Arts Commission|§ 4-20-104. Duties and Objectives

 The duties and objectives of the commission are to:   Stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing, visual and literary arts and public interest and participation therein;   Encourage participation in, appreciation of, and education in the arts to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state;   Take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state, to expand the state's cultural resources and to promote the use of art in the state government's activities and facilities; and   Encourage excellence and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts.
TN Code § 4-20-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 1 - Arts Commission|§ 4-20-105. Powers

  The commission is authorized and empowered to:  Hold public hearings;   Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission's programs;   Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the objectives of the commission's programs;   Accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the commission's programs;   Make and sign any agreements and do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; and   Promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.     The commission may request and shall receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of this state such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties under this part.
TN Code § 4-20-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 1 - Arts Commission|§ 4-20-106. Federal Funds

 The commission is the official agency of the state to receive and disburse appropriate funds made available by the federal government for programs related to the performing, visual and literary arts, and the preservation of architecture, art or artifacts.
TN Code § 4-20-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 1 - Arts Commission|§ 4-20-107. Duties as to Underserved and Underrepresented Artists and Art Organizations

 The executive director shall employ at least one (1) full-time employee who shall perform the following duties:   Identify the traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic minority, people with a disability, elderly, and rural artists and arts organizations within the state;   Periodically survey such artists and arts organizations in order to determine the level of grant program participation among such artists and organizations;   Review with the executive director and the members of the Tennessee arts commission the grant process and award system in order to identify barriers to equal opportunity for such artists and arts organizations with regard to recruitment, selection, training, technical assistance, funding, benefits and special conditions for each arts grant program administered by or through any entity of state government;   Report, at least once each year, to the arts commission and to the members of the general assembly concerning the level of grant program participation by such artists and arts organizations and make recommendations pertaining thereto; and   Undertake other appropriate activities to assure equitable participation by the traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic minority, people with a disability, elderly, and rural artists and arts organizations within this state with regard to grant programs administered by or through entities of state government.
TN Code § 4-20-201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 2 - Stieglitz Collection|§ 4-20-201. Fisk University Stieglitz Collection Art Endowment Fund

  The Fisk University Stieglitz Collection Art Endowment Fund is hereby created under the supervision of the Tennessee arts commission.   Such fund shall operate as an irrevocable trust fund within the state treasury and shall be administered by the state treasurer. The terms of the trust instrument shall be approved by the attorney general and reporter.   The trustees of the trust fund shall be the board of trustees of Fisk University. The members of the Tennessee arts commission shall serve in an ex officio capacity as an advisory committee to such trustees. The state treasurer shall serve as chair of the advisory committee.   The trustees shall set the investment policy for the trust in accordance with the laws, guidelines and policies that govern investments by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. The state treasurer is responsible for investment of trust funds in accordance with the policy established by the trustees.   The trust shall include funds appropriated for the purpose of funding the trust, individual contributions, corporate contributions, contributions by any other public or private entity and the earnings thereon.    The corpus of the trust shall not be expended for any purpose.   Income from the trust shall only be expended to employ a curator, security staff and other employees necessary to allow the Stieglitz Collection at Fisk University to be open to the public, to enable other art exhibits at Fisk University to be open to the public, to employ a docent to prepare educational materials and tours, to provide public information concerning the availability of the artistic and cultural resources at Fisk University, and to provide other necessary staff or services to implement the preceding purposes. No funds may be expended for such purposes until the requirements of subsection (g) have been fulfilled.     In consideration of the funds made available to Fisk University pursuant to this part, the university shall execute an agreement with the state to admit, for education purposes and free of admission or any other fees, any junior or senior high school student enrolled in any public school who is accompanied by a teacher to the Stieglitz Collection or any other art exhibit that receives funds pursuant to this part that is otherwise open to the public.   All moneys in the trust fund may be commingled for investment with other trust funds and other funds subject to investment by the state treasurer.
TN Code § 4-20-202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 2 - Stieglitz Collection|§ 4-20-202. Appropriation to Further Artistic and Cultural Purposes

 There is appropriated an additional sum of eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) annually to the Tennessee arts commission for the purpose of making an annual grant of that amount to Fisk University to employ a curator, security staff and other employees necessary to allow the Stieglitz Collection at Fisk University to be open to the public, to enable other art exhibits at Fisk University to be open to the public, to employ a docent to prepare educational materials and tours, to provide public information concerning the availability of the artistic and cultural resources at Fisk University, and to provide other necessary staff or services to implement the preceding purposes. The appropriation in this section is to become effective only if adopted as an amendment to the general appropriations act.
TN Code § 4-20-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 3 - Douglas Henry State Museum Commission|§ 4-20-302. Qualifications of Members — Chair — Service of Members Without Compensation — Expenses

  The members of the commission shall be citizens of the state who have demonstrated active involvement in museums, museum governance, history, art, cultural heritage and enrichment, education and who exemplify fundamental leadership skills and fundraising capabilities.   The commission shall elect a chair from among its appointed membership. The chair shall serve in that capacity for one (1) year and shall be eligible for reelection. The chair shall preside at all meetings and shall have all the powers and privileges of the other members.    The members of the commission shall not receive any compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the commission.   All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
TN Code § 4-20-303 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 4 - State Government|Chapter 20 - Art|Part 3 - Douglas Henry State Museum Commission|§ 4-20-303. Transfer of Duties and Functions From the Tennessee Arts Commission — Function of the Commission

  The duties and functions of the Tennessee arts commission relative to the operation of the state museum are transferred to the Douglas Henry state museum commission.   The primary function of the commission shall be to oversee the operations of the state museum. The commission shall also be entrusted with establishing the strategic direction of the museum, with an emphasis on the educational and cultural enrichment of the citizens of this state. The commission shall work to ensure that the citizens of this state have access and exposure to the museum collections and special changing exhibits, and that the current collections are preserved appropriately and exposed to the public. The commission shall also work to ensure that future acquisitions are made in a deliberate manner in support of the mission and goals of the museum, for the purpose of educating the citizens of this state.