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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-116 - Annual reports

The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties of the area. Such reports shall include a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period, a copy of the annual audit prepared in accordance with §
64-10-113
, and the proposed plans for the next year.
Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 17.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-117 - Termination of East Tennessee agribusiness authority -Transfer of assets

On the date the interlocal governmental cooperative agreement that established the East Tennessee agribusiness authority is completely terminated in accordance with such agreement and upon the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of such counties so terminating such interlocal governmental cooperative agreement that the assets belonging to the East Tennessee agribusiness authority be transferred to the East Tennessee regional agribusiness marketing authority created under this part, such assets shall be transferred to the East Tennessee regional agribusiness marketing authority. On such date the East Tennessee regional agribusiness marketing authority shall assume all debts of the East Tennessee agribusiness authority and the joint market project created under such interlocal cooperative agreement.
Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 18.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-118 - Condemnation of property for operation, improvement or expansion

The authority may condemn in its own name any land, rights in land, easements, and/or rights-of-way that in the judgment of the wastewater board are necessary for the purposes of acquiring property for the operation, improvement and expansion of a system, and such property or interest in such property may be so acquired whether or not the same is owned or held for public use by persons having the power of eminent domain, or otherwise held or used for public purposes; provided, however, that such prior public use will not be interfered with by the use to which such property will be put by the authority; and provided further, that the exercise of eminent domain power shall be approved by a majority of those present and voting of the board of directors of the authority. Such power of condemnation may be exercised in the manner prescribed by any applicable statutory provisions now in force or hereafter enacted for the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-119 - Tax exemption - Jurisdiction - Consent not required

(a)
The authority, its properties at any time owned by it, and the income and revenues derived from such properties are exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation. Notwithstanding this subsection (a) and §
64-10-101(a)
, any property sold by the authority under a lease purchase agreement is not exempt from state, county, or municipal taxation. All bonds, notes, and other obligations issued by the authority and the income from such bonds, notes, and other obligations are exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer, and estate taxes, or except as otherwise provided by state law. Bonds issued by the authority are deemed to be securities issued by a public instrumentality or a political subdivision of the state.
(b)
Neither the Tennessee public utility commission nor any board or commission of like character hereafter created shall have jurisdiction over the authority in the management and control of a system, including the regulation of its rates, fees, tolls or charges; provided, however, that the authority is subject to regulation by the department of environment and conservation as a public sewerage system.
(c)
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the authority may acquire, construct, improve and extend a system in the region served by the authority without the consent of any county, city or utility district.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 180, s 3, eff. 4/23/2019.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94, s 44, eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 2011 , ch. 419, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-120 - Powers of county, city or utility district

(a)
Any county, city or utility district may take all actions under this part by resolution of its governing body. Any county, city or utility district shall have all powers necessary in order to further the purposes of this part, including, without limitation, the power to sell, lease, dedicate, donate or otherwise convey to the authority any of its interest in any existing wastewater system, franchises, assets, liabilities or other related property, whether real or personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, and whether or not subject to mortgages, liens, charges or other encumbrances, or grant easements, license or other rights or privileges therein to the authority and to contract with the authority.
(b)
Any county, city or utility district may enter into agreements with the authority for the orderly transfer of all or any part of its system and to enter into agreement for the authority to assume, to pay or to refund bonds, notes or other obligations issued by a county, city or utility district entered into by the county, city or utility district to acquire, construct or equip all or any part of a system.
(c)
Any county, city or utility district is authorized to advance, donate or lend money to the authority and to provide that funds available to it for a system shall be paid to the authority.
(d)
Any county, city or utility district shall have the same right to enter into any agreement with the authority that the wastewater board deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this part as a county, city or utility district has to enter into similar agreements with wastewater treatment authorities as provided by title 68, chapter 221, part 6.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-121 - No restriction or limitation on powers of county, city or utility district - Powers cumulative and supplemental

Nothing contained in this part shall be construed as a restriction or a limitation upon any powers that a county, city or utility district might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of and supplemental to any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required with respect to the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority or any instrument as security for the bonds, notes or other obligations except as provided in this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers or to impair any power of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 12.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-122 - Authority to contract

(a)
The authority is hereby authorized, whenever desirable by its board, to enter into contracts, agreements or other arrangements with any county, city or utility district regarding a system, any wastewater facility or any wastewater service of the authority. Any such contract or agreement may extend for any period not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof.
(b)
Any county, city or utility district seeking to enter into such agreement with the authority shall have the same rights and liabilities as it would otherwise have in entering into a similar agreement with a wastewater treatment authority as provided by title 68, chapter 221, part 6.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 13.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-123 - Authority deemed a local government unit

For the purposes of this part, title 4, chapter 31, and title 68, chapter 221, the authority shall be deemed to be a local government unit and shall be eligible for the same grants, loans, and other assistance, and subject to the same obligations and requirements imposed by law related to such grants, loans, and assistance as any other local government unit.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 14.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 1 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-124) › Section 64-10-124 - Construction of part

This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose of providing for a systematic and efficient means of the provision of wastewater services to the region served by the authority and the powers granted in this part may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any other law or charter except as expressly provided in this part.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 15.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-201 - Creation - Purposes

(a)
The Cumberland regional business and agribusiness marketing authority is hereby created as a public body corporate and politic, referred to as the "authority" in this part. The authority is a public and governmental body acting as an agent and instrumentality of the counties with respect to which the authority is organized. As such, all property of the authority, both real and personal, is exempt from all local, state and federal taxation.
(b)
The acquisition, operating and financing of the authority and related purposes are hereby declared to be for public and governmental purposes and a matter of public necessity to further the economy and growth of the business and agricultural industry of the region.
(c)
The purposes of the Cumberland regional business and agribusiness marketing authority are to:
(1)
Create a business support process that accelerates the successful development of start-up and fledgling companies by providing entrepreneurs with an array of targeted resources and services;
(2)
Have the authority to establish and operate a market for agricultural products of the region through a food distribution center, to provide farmers of the region with a ready market for agricultural products, and to provide the citizens of the region and other buyers a convenient place to purchase these products; and
(3)
Further the economy and growth of the region served by the authority by planning, acquiring, constructing, improving, extending, furnishing, equipping, financing, owning, operating and maintaining support for small business incubators for the region through the establishment of a pilot program for such purposes.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812,s 2, eff. 4/25/2014.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-202 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Agribusiness" means a business dealing with agricultural products or engaged in providing products or services to farmers;
(2)
"Authority" means the Cumberland regional business and agribusiness marketing authority;
(3)
"Board" means the board of directors of the Cumberland regional business and agribusiness marketing authority;
(4)
"Business" means any start-up or existing business;
(5)
"Center" means the regional food distribution center established by the authority;
(6)
"Department" means the department of agriculture; and
(7)
"Region" means the area consisting of the counties of Anderson, Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott and any other county in the eastern grand division that becomes a member of the authority in accordance with §
64-10-215
.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-203 - Board of directors

(a)
(1)
Subject to subsection (b), the authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the county mayor of each county, or the county mayor's designee, that is a member of the authority. Subject to §
64-10-215
, the following counties shall comprise the authority: Anderson; Campbell; Cumberland; Fentress; Loudon; Morgan; Roane; and Scott.
(2)
The term of any designee shall expire with the term of the county mayor who appointed such designee. The initial terms of designees, if any, shall be as follows:
(A)
The initial terms of the designees from Anderson and Cumberland counties shall be one (1) year;
(B)
The initial terms of the designees from Loudon, Morgan and Fentress counties shall be two (2) years; and
(C)
The initial terms of the designees from Campbell, Roane and Scott counties shall be three (3) years.
(3)
Following the initial terms of service, the term of office for each designee shall be three (3) years.
(4)
The board shall also have two (2) nonvoting members as follows:
(A)
The president of Roane State Community College, or the president's designee; and
(B)
One (1) member elected by the board.
(5)
The board shall, at its first meeting of each calendar year, elect from its voting membership a chair, a vice chair, a secretary and a treasurer, each to serve terms of one (1) year and until a successor is elected.
(6)
The term of office of the county mayor serving on the board shall be coterminous with such official's elective term of office.
(b)
Should a board member who is a designee attend less than fifty percent (50%) of the called meetings during a calendar year, the board is authorized to declare a vacancy on the board for that position. The board shall then notify the county mayor who appointed such designee of the vacancy and, if the county mayor fails to appoint a new designee within thirty (30) days, then the board shall, by majority vote, replace the member with a knowledgeable person from the county for which a vacancy was declared by the board.
(c)
The board shall meet at least quarterly. More frequent meetings may be called at the discretion of the board.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-204 - Executive committee

The board shall establish an executive committee consisting of the chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer and the president of Roane State Community College or the president's designee, as an ex officio member. The executive committee is authorized to act on behalf of the board in the day-to-day operations of the authority. The executive committee shall meet at least monthly, either in person or by telephone conference, and make a full report to the board at its regular meetings.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-205 - Advisory committee

(a)
The board may appoint an advisory committee consisting of one (1) member from each county that is a member of the authority.
(b)
If appointed by the board, it shall be the duty of the advisory committee to consult with and advise the board regarding the operation and financial management of the authority.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-206 - Powers and duties

(a)
The authority has the following powers:
(1)
Perpetual succession in corporate name;
(2)
Sue and be sued in its name;
(3)
Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noticed;
(4)
Enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals, corporations, associations and other organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this part;
(5)
Adopt, amend and repeal bylaws;
(6)
Appoint such managers, officers, employees, attorneys and agents as the board deems necessary for the transaction of its business, fix their compensation, define their duties and require bonds of such of them as the board may determine. The salaries of any such employees may be paid out of such funds as may be available to the authority;
(7)
Accept the transfer of grants, funds, assets and liabilities of the authority upon the termination of the interlocal government cooperative agreement establishing the authority, in accordance with §
64-10-217
;
(8)
Create pilot programs for the establishment of new small business incubators, and for the maintenance and support of existing small business incubators in the region;
(9)
Accept state appropriations to be used solely for the creation of pilot programs to establish and maintain small business incubators in the region; and
(10)
Adopt policies and procedures to administer pilot programs, including, but not limited to, policies and procedures to establish criteria to determine which counties in the region shall qualify for funding to establish small business incubators.
(b)
The board shall:
(1)
Approve an annual budget for the authority;
(2)
Adopt a purchasing policy and a personnel policy consistent with state and federal law; and
(3)
Adopt policies and procedures for fiscal control and accounting.
(c)
The board may do all other things that are necessary or appropriate for carrying out this part that are not prohibited by law or this part.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, s 3, eff. 4/25/2014.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-208 - Executive director and staff

The board is authorized to appoint an executive director and staff whose salaries shall be paid out of the revenues generated by the authority.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-209 - Regular meetings - Conduct of business - Compensation and expenses

(a)
The board shall establish the time, date and place for its regular meetings. The chair or a majority of the voting members of the board, by petition, may call special meetings of the board.
(b)
A majority of the entire voting membership of the board and not simply a majority of those members present shall be necessary to conduct business.
(c)
The members of the board, executive committee or advisory committee, if an advisory committee is appointed, shall serve without compensation, but may be allowed necessary travel and other expenses while engaged in the business of the authority. 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.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-210 - Member counties-Powers

The counties that are members of the authority are hereby authorized and empowered to:
(1)
Appropriate sufficient funds for the use of the authority amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county. County legislative bodies are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for county public purposes; and
(2)
Issue their bonds as provided in title 9, chapter 21, to obtain funds for the financing of public works by the authority pursuant to cooperative agreements with the authority.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-211 - Receipt of grants, appropriations and other contributions

In addition to §
64-10-210
, the authority may receive grants, appropriations, other contributions of funds, and real or personal property, from the state of Tennessee, the federal government, any other governmental entity or any nonprofit organization, individuals, companies, or corporations.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-212 - Conduct of financial affairs - Fiscal agent

(a)
The financial affairs of the authority shall be conducted in accordance with state law and the procedures established by the comptroller of the treasury. The board may establish such bank accounts for the authority as the board deems appropriate and consistent with state law. The authority is authorized to invest any funds of the authority in any investment that would be an eligible investment of a county.
(b)
The chief financial officer within the office of finance at Roane State Community College shall serve as the fiscal agent for the receipt of all state appropriated funds for the pilot program, to be dispersed equally among the existing and newly created small business incubators, as directed by the board.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812,s 4, eff. 4/25/2014.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-214 - Obsolete or surplus property - Disposal

The board may direct the disposal of the authority's obsolete or surplus property, except for land purchased under the state's grant agreement, contract number 100/005-01-91, executed May 23, 1991, and any improvements thereon, which shall immediately be offered, at no cost, to the state. Any disposal of interest in land or improvements to real property purchased pursuant to the abovementioned grant agreement shall receive prior approval of the state building commission. Such disposal shall comply with the general law applicable to counties' sound business practices.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-215 - County membership

(a)
Any county in the eastern grand division not a member of the authority may become a member by:
(1)
Notifying the board of its desire to become a member;
(2)
Adopting a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body; and
(3)
Contributing funds in an amount to be determined by the board, which shall not exceed the highest contribution by any county already a member as adjusted for inflation or deflation by the consumer price index, all cities average, published by the United States department of labor.
(b)
Upon approval by the board and the county legislative body of the county seeking to become a member, the county shall become a member of the authority when the authority receives the necessary contribution. When a county is added as a member of the authority, the board shall cause the resolution of the county legislative body providing for addition of the county as a member of the authority to be filed with the secretary of state as an addendum. New members shall be entitled to membership on the board. The county mayor of any such county, or the county mayor's designee, shall become a member of the board for an initial term of office to be established by the board.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-216 - Annual reports

The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties of the area. Such reports shall include a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period, a copy of the annual audit prepared in accordance with §
64-10-213
, and the proposed plans for the next year.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-217 - Dissolution of the corporation - Distribution of assets

Upon the dissolution of the corporation, after all creditors of the corporation have been paid, its assets shall be distributed to one (1) or more organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government or an institution of the board of regents system for exclusively public purposes.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-218 - Tax exemption

The authority, its properties at any time owned by it and the income and revenues derived from such properties shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation. All bonds, notes and other obligations issued by the authority and the income from such bonds, notes, and other obligations shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes or except as otherwise provided by state law. Bonds issued by the authority shall be deemed to be securities issued by a public instrumentality or a political subdivision of the state.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-219 - Powers of county, city or utility districts

(a)
Any county, city or utility district may take all actions under this part by resolution of its governing body. Any county, city or utility district shall have all powers necessary in order to further the purposes of this part.
(b)
Any county, city or utility district may enter into agreements with the authority for the orderly transfer of all or any part of its system and to enter into an agreement for the authority to assume, to pay or to refund bonds, notes or other obligations issued by a county, city or utility district entered into by the county, city or utility district to acquire, construct or equip all or any part of a system.
(c)
Any county, city or utility district is authorized to advance, donate or lend money to the authority and to provide that funds available to it for a system shall be paid to the authority.
(d)
Any county, city or utility district shall have the same right to enter into any agreement with the authority that the wastewater board deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this part as a county, city or utility district has to enter into similar agreements with wastewater treatment authorities as provided by title 68, chapter 221, part 6.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-220 - No restriction or limitation on powers of county, city or utility district - Powers cumulative and supplemental

Nothing contained in this part shall be construed as a restriction or a limitation upon any powers that a county, city or utility district might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of and supplemental to any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required with respect to the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority or any instrument as security for the bonds, notes or other obligations except as provided in this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers or to impair any power of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-221 - Authority deemed a local government unit

For the purposes of this part and title 4, chapter 31, the authority shall be deemed to be a local government unit and shall be eligible for the same grants, loans, and other assistance, and subject to the same obligations and requirements imposed by law related to such grants, loans, and assistance as any other local government unit.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-222 - Construction of part

This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose and the powers granted in this part may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any other law or charter except as expressly provided in this part.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 10 - EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-101 — 64-10-223) › Part 2 - CUMBERLAND REGIONAL BUSINESS AND AGRIBUSINESS MARKETING AUTHORITY (§§ 64-10-201 — 64-10-223) › Section 64-10-223 - [Expired.] Pilot program for small business incubators

Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, s 1, eff. 4/25/2014.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 64 - REGIONAL AUTHORITIES (§§ 64-1-101 — 64-11-101) › Chapter 11 - FINANCIAL AUDITS (§ 64-11-101) › Section 64-11-101 - Filing - Audit by the comptroller

All entities created under this title must file an annual financial audit with the comptroller of the treasury, and are subject to audit by the comptroller.
Acts 2002, ch. 603, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-102 - Commissioners - Prohibited activities

(a)
No commissioner shall hold any other public office, under either the government of the United States or the government of this or any other state, nor shall any commissioner, while acting as such, engage in any business or occupation inconsistent with such person's duties as a commissioner. No commissioner shall be eligible to qualify as a candidate for any elected office unless such commissioner resigns from the commission prior to qualifying as a candidate. For the purposes of this section, "qualify as a candidate" means filing a statement certifying the name and address of a political treasurer pursuant to §
2-10-105(e)
.
(b)
No person who owns, in an individual capacity or jointly with another person, any bonds, stocks, equity interest or other property in any business or entity regulated by the Tennessee public utility commission, or who is an agent or employee in any way of any such business or entity, shall be eligible to serve as a commissioner of the Tennessee public utility commission.
(c)
(1)
No commissioner shall raise funds or solicit contributions for any political candidate or political party, or, except as provided in subdivision (c)(2), actively campaign for any candidate for public office.
(2)
(A)
A commissioner shall be permitted to actively campaign for an "immediate family member" as that phrase is defined in §
8-50-502(8)
.
(B)
The mere attendance of a commissioner at a political event or politically oriented event shall not constitute a violation of subdivision (c)(1).
(C)
A commissioner's alleged violation of this subsection (c) shall be treated in the same manner as if such commissioner were a judge covered by Rule 10 of the Rules of the Supreme Court.
(d)
No commissioner shall enter into an employment relationship, a consulting or representation agreement, or other similar contract or agreement with either an entity regulated by the commission or a subcontractor of such an entity for a period of one (1) year after the commissioner ceases to serve as a commissioner of the commission.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 245,s 2, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; 1996, ch. 636, § 1; 2001, ch. 450, § 1; T.C.A. § 65-1-202.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-103 - Meetings

(a)
The commissioners shall convene regular monthly meetings and shall remain in session until all business before them is disposed of, and shall hold other sessions at such times and places as may be necessary for the proper discharge of their duties. If the business of the commission does not require a monthly meeting, a majority of the commissioners may waive the requirement of a meeting.
(b)
All decisions of the Tennessee public utility commission pertaining to dispositions to or from any deferred revenue account shall be made in a public meeting of the commission. The attorney general and reporter and any other interested party shall be given adequate notice of the meeting and shall be given the opportunity to present oral and written testimony. As used in this section, "deferred revenue account" means any account created for the excess earnings from utilities regulated by the Tennessee public utility commission.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-203; 2012, ch. 1070, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-104 - Quorum - Chair and vice chair - Panels

(a)
A majority of the commissioners of the Tennessee public utility commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The commission shall elect one (1) of its commissioners to be the chair of the commission for a two-year term and shall elect one (1) of its commissioners to be the vice chair of the commission for a two-year term. The vice chair shall assume the role of chair at the expiration of the chair's two-year term.
(b)
The chair and vice chair of the commission may be removed by a majority vote of the disinterested commissioners.
(c)
The chair shall have the primary responsibility of formulating the broad strategies, goals, objectives, long-range plans and policies of the commission, in conjunction with the commissioners. The chair shall also have the power and duty to conduct ordinary and necessary business in the name of the commission. Such duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)
Giving notice of, and agendas for, all meetings of the commission to all commissioners in advance of the meeting;
(2)
Assigning matters to be heard by panels in accordance with this section;
(3)
Preparing and calling the docket items to be heard during each scheduled meeting of the commission;
(4)
Keeping the official, full and correct record of all proceedings and transactions of the commission;
(5)
Serving as the designated contact for all media inquiries to the commission;
(6)
Ensuring that orders by the commission are issued in a timely manner and in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the executive director;
(7)
Conducting a yearly performance evaluation of the executive director, which shall be submitted to the governor;
(8)
Delegating duties of the chair to the vice chair; and
(9)
Performing such other duties as the commission may assign or as may be required by statute, rule or regulation.
(d)
The chair shall assign each matter before the commission to a panel of five (5) voting members from among the commissioners. The remaining two (2) voting members of the commission, who are not assigned to a particular panel, shall not vote or deliberate regarding such matters. The commission shall establish reasonable procedures for rotating the commissioners for assignments to panels in an efficient manner. Such procedures shall ensure that all voting members of the commission serve on a substantially equal number of panels in a random fashion, to the extent practicable.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 583, s 2, eff. 5/27/2021.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; 2002, ch. 826, § 4; T.C.A. § 65-1-204; Acts 2012, ch. 1070, §§ 3 - 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-105 - Compensation - Expenses

(a)
The compensation of each commissioner of the Tennessee public utility commission shall be thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000) per year payable monthly out of the state treasury on the warrant of the commissioner of finance and administration. When commissioners are assigned to serve on a panel lasting more than one (1) day, the commissioner shall be compensated one hundred forty dollars ($140) for each day, or portion of a day, following the first day, for the duration of the matter. Such compensation shall be in addition to reimbursement for actual travel expenses on official business under subsection (b).
(b)
The seven (7) commissioners shall be reimbursed for their actual travel expenses on official business in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 583, s 3, eff. 5/27/2021.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; 2002, ch. 826, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-205; Acts 2012, ch. 1070, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-106 - Travel reimbursement for employees subject to comprehensive travel regulations

All employees of the Tennessee public utility commission shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-206.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-107 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 98, s 1, eff. 3/28/2019.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-207.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-108 - Office - Furniture and supplies

The Tennessee public utility commission shall be furnished a permanent office in Nashville, with all necessary furniture, stationery, and supplies, to be paid for by the state.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-208.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-110 - Minutes and official documents

The minutes shall be signed by each member of the Tennessee public utility commission or by those present when any business is transacted. The minutes and all official documents of every kind shall be kept on file in the office of the commission.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-210.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-111 - Report to general assembly

The Tennessee public utility commission shall, on the first Monday of February each year, make a report to the general assembly and to the governor of all matters relating to its office for the preceding year, and such as will disclose the practical workings of companies under its jurisdiction in this state, along with such suggestions as it may deem proper, together with an abstract of the minutes of all of its meetings.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 797, s 18, eff. 4/14/2016.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-211; Acts 2012, ch. 1070, §§ 9, 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-112 - Copies of records

For a copy of any record on file in its office, the Tennessee public utility commission shall charge and receive the same fees that are charged by the secretary of state for similar services, and shall convey into the state treasury any amount so received.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-212.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-113 - Enforcement - Duties of commission

It is the duty of the Tennessee public utility commission to ensure that chapter 305 of the Public Acts of 1995 and all laws of this state over which they have jurisdiction are enforced and obeyed, that violations thereof are promptly prosecuted, and all penalties due the state are collected.
Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 5; T.C.A. § 65-1-213.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 65 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-37-104) › Chapter 1 - TENNESSEE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 65-1-101 — 65-1-116) › Section 65-1-114 - Former public service commission officers to retain service weapons

A public service commission officer who is authorized to carry a firearm while on duty, and has more than twenty-five (25) years of honorable service, and leaves the service of the public service commission before retirement eligibility because of personnel actions executed under chapter 305 of the Public Acts of 1995 may retain such employee's service weapon under §
65-15-106(c)(3)
.
Acts 1996, ch. 931, § 2; T.C.A. § 65-1-305.