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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › MAYOR-ALDERMANIC CHARTER (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-4-402) › Chapter 4 - OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (§§ 6-4-101 — 6-4-402) › Part 3 - CITY JUDGE - CITY COURT (§§ 6-4-301 — 6-4-302) › Section 6-4-301 - City judge - Jurisdiction - Appointment - Qualifications and compensation - Elections

(a)
There shall be a city court presided over by a city judge appointed by the board or elected as provided in subsection (c).
(b)
(1)
(A)
Where the city judge is appointed, the city judge shall have the qualifications, term of office, if any, and receive the compensation the board may provide by ordinance.
(B)
The board may appoint the general sessions court judge of the county or counties in which the municipality lies to act as city judge to the extent the general sessions court judge agrees to act as city judge.
(2)
In the absence or disability of the city judge, the mayor may designate a qualified person to serve as city judge or, to the extent the general sessions court judge agrees to serve as city judge, may designate the general sessions court judge of the county or counties in which the municipality lies to be acting city judge until one can be appointed at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board, or as otherwise provided by ordinance.
(c)
(1)
The board may require, by ordinance, that the city judge meet the constitutional qualifications and be elected in the same manner as a judge of an inferior court. Constitutional provisions applicable to judges of inferior courts shall apply to the elected city judge.
(2)
If an elected city judge is temporarily unable to preside over the city court for any reason, then, to the extent a general sessions court judge agrees to serve temporarily as city judge, the judge shall appoint a general sessions judge of the county or counties within which the municipality lies to sit in the judge's place. If no general sessions judge is available, then the city judge shall appoint an attorney, meeting the same qualifications as a general sessions judge, to sit temporarily.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1992, ch. 612, § 10; 1996, ch. 652, §§ 2, 3; 2004, ch. 914, § 6a; 2011, ch. 453, §§ 2-4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › MAYOR-ALDERMANIC CHARTER (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-4-402) › Chapter 4 - OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (§§ 6-4-101 — 6-4-402) › Part 3 - CITY JUDGE - CITY COURT (§§ 6-4-301 — 6-4-302) › Section 6-4-302 - Power to enforce ordinances

(a)
The city judge may impose fines, costs and forfeitures, and punish by fine for violation of city ordinances.
(b)
The judge may preserve and enforce order in the court and enforce the collection of all fines, costs and forfeitures imposed.
(c)
(1)
In default of payment, or good and sufficient security given for the payment of any fines or forfeitures imposed, if:
(A)
The court has concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order in accordance with §
40-24-104
which, in accordance with such section, may include imprisonment until the fine, or any portion of it, is paid. No such imprisonment shall exceed the period of time established in §
40-24-104
, for any one (1) offense or violation;
(B)
The court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order for contempt of court for the payment of the fine in the amount established pursuant to §
16-18-306
.
(2)
Fines may be paid in installments in the manner provided by ordinance or in accordance with §
40-24-104
. Any court is authorized to enforce the collection of unpaid fines or forfeitures as a judgment in a civil action in any court with competent jurisdiction in accordance with §
40-24-105
. The city judge may remit, with or without condition, fines and costs imposed for violation of any ordinance provision.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1995, ch. 13, § 5; 2011, ch. 453, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › MAYOR-ALDERMANIC CHARTER (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-4-402) › Chapter 4 - OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (§§ 6-4-101 — 6-4-402) › Part 4 - TREASURER-DEPOSITS OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS (§§ 6-4-401 — 6-4-402) › Section 6-4-401 - Appointment and duties of treasurer

(a)
The board shall appoint a treasurer.
(b)
The treasurer shall collect, receive and receipt for the taxes and all other revenue and bonds of the municipality, and the proceeds of its bond issues, and disburse them.
(c)
The board may appoint the recorder as treasurer.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › MAYOR-ALDERMANIC CHARTER (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-4-402) › Chapter 4 - OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (§§ 6-4-101 — 6-4-402) › Part 4 - TREASURER-DEPOSITS OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS (§§ 6-4-401 — 6-4-402) › Section 6-4-402 - Depositories of municipal funds

(a)
(1)
The board, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds.
(2)
Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the board at or before the next meeting of the board. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(b)
The board shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5.
(c)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the board shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The board shall base its evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1994, ch. 752, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-101 - Definitions - Chapters 18-22

(a)
(1)
"City," in chapters 18-22 of this title, refers to any city that may adopt these chapters, and "county" refers to the county in which any such city is located; and
(2)
"This charter" refers to chapters 18-22 of this title.
(b)
Whenever the "county election commission" is referred to in chapters 18-22 of this title, it means the county election commission of the county in which the territory proposed to be incorporated or the municipality is situated. If the territory proposed to be incorporated or the municipality includes parts of two (2) or more counties, it means the county election commission in each of such counties and they shall act jointly in performing the functions required of county election commissions in chapters 18-22 of this title.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a244; Code 1932, § 3642; Acts 1977, ch. 300, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1801.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-102 - Construction of chapters 18 - 22

In the construction of any portion of chapters 18-22 of this title whose meaning or application is in dispute, it is intended that its phraseology shall be liberally construed to effect the substantial objects of these chapters.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a; 245; Code 1932, § 3643; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1802.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-105 - Registration of voters - Qualifications to vote - Certification of result

(a)
The county election commission shall use such methods authorized by title 2 as it judges necessary to facilitate registration before the election.
(b)
All registered voters of the city or of the territory of the proposed city are eligible to vote in the election.
(c)
The county election commission shall determine and declare the results of the election and shall certify the results within forty-eight (48) hours after it completes its duties under §
2-8-105(3)
. It shall publish the certificate in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or territory and, if the city is already incorporated, shall file the certificate with the city council or other legislative body of the city at its first meeting after the certification. The certificate shall be entered at large on the minutes of the body with which it is filed.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a123; Code 1932, § 3520; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(27); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1805.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-106 - Effect of favorable vote

(a)
If it is found, as provided in §
6-18-105
, that the majority of the votes cast are in favor of the adoption of chapters 18-22 of this title, it shall be deemed to have been adopted.
(b)
Except for the provisions of chapters 18-22 of this title that are adopted by reference in other municipal charters, chapters 18-22 of this title apply only to those cities that have adopted chapters 18-22 of this title by referendum as authorized by law.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a124; Code 1932, § 3521; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1806; Acts 1983, ch. 33, § 5; 1995, ch. 13, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-107 - Succession to old corporation

(a)
Chapters 18-22 of this title shall take effect in any city immediately after the election and organization of the first board of commissioners provided for in this charter, and thereupon any then existing charter of such city shall immediately become abrogated and null. The right, title and ownership of all property of the city and all of its uncollected taxes, dues, claims, judgments, and choses in action, and all of its rights of every kind whatsoever, shall immediately become vested in the corporation so chartered under chapters 18-22 of this title. The new corporation shall answer and be liable for all debts, contracts, and obligations of the corporation that it succeeds in the same manner and proportion and to the same extent as the former corporation was liable under existing laws. All ordinances, laws, resolutions, and bylaws duly enacted and in force under the preexisting charter and not inconsistent with chapters 18-22 of this title shall remain in full force until repealed, modified, or amended as provided in this charter.
(b)
The zoning ordinance duly enacted and in force in any county shall apply to any unincorporated territory in the county incorporated under chapters 18-22 of this title until such incorporated city shall duly enact zoning ordinances, or for a period of six (6) months from the date the first board of commissioners shall take their respective offices, whichever occurs first.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a121; Code 1932, § 3518; Acts 1973, ch. 14, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1807.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-108 - Surrender of charter

(a)
After the adoption of this charter and the election of the commissioners, a majority of whom are elected for a four-year period as provided in subsection (b), no election for the surrender of this charter shall be called or held for a period of four (4) years from the date the first board of commissioners shall take their respective offices.
(b)
After the expiration of the four-year period, and upon the filing of a petition in the same manner as provided for the adoption of chapters 18-22 of this title containing the signatures of the same number of registered voters and praying for a surrender of such charter, an election shall be held to determine whether or not the same shall be surrendered; provided, that in case of a failure to surrender such charter, the election shall not be held more frequently than at two-year intervals thereafter. For a four-year period after the first board of commissioners shall take office, the cost of calling and holding such an election shall be borne by those petitioning therefor if such election does not result in a surrender of this form of charter. Should such election, however, result in a surrender, the cost of such election shall be borne by the city and following the expiration of such four-year period the cost of such election shall be borne by the city.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(28); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1808.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-109 - Conduct of surrender election - Qualifications to vote

The county election commission has the same duties with respect to an election for the surrender of a charter as it has with respect to an election to adopt a charter under this title. Any registered voter of the city may vote in the election.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(29); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1809.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-110 - Termination of charter - New charter

(a)
If a majority of the votes cast in the election provided for in this charter shall favor the termination of such form of government, such charter shall terminate at one (1) minute past midnight (12:01 a.m.) on the sixtieth day following the date of such election unless it falls upon a Sunday, in which case it shall terminate at one (1) minute past midnight (12:01 a.m.) on the next day. If previous to the adoption of this form of charter such city or town functions under a different charter, then upon termination of this charter such prior charter shall become effective at the time mentioned in this subsection (a), and territory previously unincorporated shall revert to that status.
(b)
If by law in the case of unincorporated territory another charter may be adopted by vote of the electors, the question as to whether or not such other form of charter shall be adopted may be placed upon the ballot to be used in the election mentioned in this section, if the petition filed requests the same, and if all other necessary legal steps to adopt such other form of charter have been taken prior to the election.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1810.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-111 - Election of new officers after surrender of charter - Filing deadline - Qualifications to vote

(a)
In case there is a previously incorporated city or if a new charter is adopted as provided in §
6-18-110
, the county election commission shall call an election not less than forty (40) days nor more than fifty (50) days following the election for surrender of the charters provided in §
6-18-108
, at which time municipal officials for the newly adopted form of government shall be chosen who shall take office upon the date fixed for the termination of the previous charter.
(b)
The qualifying deadline for filing nominating petitions shall be twelve o'clock (12:00) noon of the sixth Thursday before the election.
(c)
All registered voters of the municipality may vote in the election.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1811.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-112 - Succession to assets, liabilities and obligations after surrender of charter

In case of a reversion to a former form of charter or adoption of a new one simultaneously with the surrender of the old, all assets, liabilities and obligations of such city shall become assets, liabilities and obligations of the new municipality, and in the event that a city shall revert to an unincorporated status, the governing body of such city thereupon shall become trustees of the property and funds of such former city and, under such bonds as may be required by the county legislative body, shall proceed to terminate the affairs of the city and dispose of its property.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1812.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-113 - Liquidation of affairs

Should the property and funds be more than sufficient to meet the city's obligations, the surplus shall be paid into the treasury of the county to become a part of its general fund. Should the property and funds be insufficient to meet all the city's current obligations, the county legislative body is hereby authorized to levy and collect taxes upon the property within the boundaries of the former city and to pay same over to the trustees for the purpose of meeting such current deficit. The trustees shall terminate the affairs of the city as soon as possible, but in no event shall the trusteeship continue for more than thirty-six (36) months. Any matters, including obligations maturing after thirty-six (36) months, not disposed of within the period designated in this section shall become the responsibility of the county legislative body of the county wherein the city was located.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1813.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 18 - CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER-ADOPTION OR SURRENDER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-18-115) › Section 6-18-115 - Situs county of new municipality to continue receiving tax revenues until July 1 - Exception - Notice to department of revenue of incorporation

(a)
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, whenever a new municipality incorporates under any form of charter, the county or counties in which the new municipality is located shall continue to receive the revenue from all state and local taxes distributed on the basis of situs of collection, generated within the newly incorporated area, until July 1 following the incorporation, unless the incorporation takes effect on July 1.
(b)
If the incorporation takes effect on July 1, then the municipality shall begin receiving revenue from such taxes generated within its corporate boundaries for the period beginning July 1.
(c)
Whenever a municipality incorporates, the municipality shall notify the department of revenue of such incorporation prior to the incorporation becoming effective, for the purpose of tax administration.
(d)
Such taxes shall include the local sales tax authorized in §
67-6-103
, the income tax on dividends authorized in §
67-2-102
, and all other such taxes distributed to counties and municipalities based on the situs of their collection.
Acts 1998, ch. 651, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 19 - POWERS UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-19-101 — 6-19-105) › Section 6-19-102 - Enumeration of powers not exclusive

The enumeration of particular powers in this charter is not exclusive of others, nor restrictive of general words or phrases granting powers, nor shall a grant or failure to grant power in this chapter impair a power granted in any other part of this charter, and whether powers, objects, or purposes are expressed, conjunctively or disjunctively, they shall be construed so as to permit the city to exercise freely any one (1) or more such powers as to any one (1) or more such objects for any one (1) or more such purposes.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 3, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a132; Code 1932, § 3529; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1902.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 19 - POWERS UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-19-101 — 6-19-105) › Section 6-19-103 - School systems

Such town may establish, erect, and maintain public schools, and may assess and levy taxes for such purpose.
Acts 1921, ch. 175, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 2023a53b1; Code 1932, § 3647; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1903.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 19 - POWERS UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-19-101 — 6-19-105) › Section 6-19-104 - Purchasing and contract procedures

(a)
The city manager shall be responsible for all city purchasing, but the city manager may delegate the duty to make purchases to any subordinate appointed by the city manager.
(b)
Competitive prices for all purchases and public improvements shall be obtained whenever practicable and in accordance with regulations established by ordinance, and the purchase made from or the contract awarded to the lowest and best bidder; provided, that the city may reject any and all bids.
(c)
Formal sealed bids shall be obtained in all transactions involving the expenditure of an amount to be set by ordinance. The amount set shall be equal to or greater than the amount set in chapter 56, part 3 of this title, but may not be greater than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). The transaction shall be evidenced by written contract when necessary. In cases where the board indicates by unanimous resolution of those present at the meeting, based upon the written recommendation of the manager, that it is clearly to the advantage of the city not to contract with competitive bidding, it may authorize noncompetitive contracts.
(d)
The city manager may reject all bids and authorize the making of public improvements or accomplishment of any other city work by any city department.
(e)
Purchasing and contract procedures not prescribed by this charter or other law may be established by ordinance.
(f)
The board of commissioners may by ordinance delegate to the city manager the authority to enter into binding contracts on behalf of the city, without specific board approval, in routine matters and matters having insubstantial long-term consequences. The ordinance shall enumerate the types of matters to which the city manager's authority extends and may place other limitations on the city manager's authority under this subsection (f). As used in this subsection (f), "routine matters and matters having insubstantial long-term consequences" means any contract for which expenditures during the fiscal year will be less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 54, s 1, eff. 3/21/2023.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 21, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a243; Code 1932, § 3641; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1905; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 4; 1999, ch. 270, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 19 - POWERS UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-19-101 — 6-19-105) › Section 6-19-105 - Retirement benefits

The board of commissioners may provide for the retirement of the city's full-time nonelective officers and employees and make available to them any group, life, hospital, health, or accident insurance, either independently of, or as a supplement to, any retirement or other employee welfare benefits otherwise provided by law.
Acts 1975, ch. 179, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-1906.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 1 - ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-111) › Section 6-20-103 - Persons eligible as commissioners

A qualified voter of the city, other than a person qualified to vote based only on nonresident ownership of real property under §
6-20-106(b)
, shall be eligible for election to the office of commissioner.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a134; Code 1932, § 3531; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2003; Acts 2001, ch. 1, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 1 - ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-111) › Section 6-20-104 - Disqualification from office

No person shall become commissioner who has been convicted of malfeasance in office, bribery, or other corrupt practice, or crime, or of violating any of the provisions of §
6-20-108
in reference to elections. Any commissioner so convicted shall forfeit such commissioner's office.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a135; Code 1932, § 3532; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2004.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 1 - ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-111) › Section 6-20-105 - Calling elections

The board of commissioners has the power by ordinance to direct the calling by the county election commission of municipal elections, including all elections respecting bond issues.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a126; Code 1932, § 3523; Acts 1970, ch. 403, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(33); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2005.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 1 - ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-111) › Section 6-20-107 - Declaration of results

The county election commission shall determine and declare the results of the election. The requisite number of candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a127; Code 1932, § 3524; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2007.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 1 - ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-111) › Section 6-20-108 - Improper solicitation of political support

No candidate for any office nor any other person shall, directly or indirectly, give or promise any person or persons any office, employment, money, benefit, or anything of value for the purpose of influencing or obtaining political support, aid, or vote for any candidate. Any person violating this section shall be punished by fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a247; Code 1932, § 3645; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2009.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 1 - ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-111) › Section 6-20-109 - Beginning of terms of office

(a)
The terms of all commissioners shall begin at the beginning of the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners following the date of their election.
(b)
In any city having a population of not less than seven thousand five hundred fifty (7,550) nor more than seven thousand eight hundred (7,800) that is located inside a county having a population of not less than one hundred eighty-three thousand one hundred (183,100) nor more than one hundred eighty-three thousand two hundred (183,200), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the terms of all members of the board of commissioners begin at the beginning of the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners in the month of January immediately following the date of the members' elections. The terms of the members of the board of commissioners in office on May 3, 2018, are extended until the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners in the month of January following the election for which their seat is contested, but no term may be extended beyond four (4) years and two (2) months.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 908,s 2, eff. 5/3/2018.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a130; Code 1932, § 3527; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2010; Acts 1990, ch. 632, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 1 - ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-111) › Section 6-20-110 - Vacancies

(a)
Any vacancy on the board occurring prior to a regular city election shall be filled by the remaining members of the board until that election. At the election, the remaining unexpired term shall be filled. No member shall be appointed under this section at any time when the board already has one (1) member so appointed. In the case of any additional vacancy, the board shall by ordinance or resolution, call upon the county election commission to call a special election for the purpose of filling such additional vacancy. If a city has chosen to elect commissioners from districts, any vacancy in a district commissioner's office shall be filled by the appointment or election of a qualified person who resides in the district.
(b)
If, within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of a vacancy, the vacancy has not been filled by the remaining members of the board in accordance with subsection (a), then the mayor, or, if a vacancy exists in the position of mayor, then the city manager, or, if a vacancy exists in the positions of mayor and city manager, then the city recorder, shall notify the county election commission within five (5) business days following the passage of such ninety-day (90) period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the remaining members of the board may, by two-thirds (2/3) vote, notify the county election commission of the board's intent to fill the vacancy by special election at any time prior to the passage of the ninety-day period. The county election commission shall call a special election for the purpose of filling the vacancy; provided, however, that such special election shall be held in conjunction with the next general election or city election, if such election is scheduled to occur more than seventy-five (75) days but less than one hundred twenty (120) days from the date the county election commission is notified of the unfilled vacancy.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 163, s 1, eff. 4/17/2023.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 1997a142; Code 1932, § 3539; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(36); 1973, ch. 222, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2011; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 6; 2005, ch. 255, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 1 - ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-111) › Section 6-20-111 - Term limits for mayor and board of commissioners

(a)
Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of commissioners of any municipality incorporated under this charter that is located within a county that has adopted a charter form of government is authorized, upon its own initiative and upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) separate meetings, to establish term limits for the mayor and the board of commissioners of such municipality in such manner as shall be designated by the ordinance. The operation of the ordinance shall be subject to approval of the voters as required in subsection (b).
(b)
(1)
Any ordinance to establish term limits for the mayor and board of commissioners of any municipality to which subsection (a) applies shall not become operative until approved in an election herein provided in the municipality. Upon the adoption of the ordinance, the mayor shall notify the county election commission to hold an election as provided in this subsection (b).
(2)
After the receipt of a certified copy of such ordinance, the county election commission shall hold an election on the question pursuant to §
2-3-204
, providing options to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the ordinance, and a majority vote of those voting in the election shall determine whether the ordinance is to be operative.
(3)
If the majority vote is for the ordinance, it shall be deemed to be operative on the date that the county election commission makes its official canvass of the election returns; provided, however, that no term limits shall apply until the election of the mayor and board of commissioners held after the ordinance is operative.
(4)
If the majority vote is against the ordinance, no further elections on the question of term limits shall be held until at least four (4) years have expired from the previous election and only after the board of commissioners adopts a new ordinance for such purposes in accordance with subsection (a).
(c)
Any referendum required by this section may only be submitted to the voters at a regular August election, regular November election, or regularly scheduled municipal election.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 243,s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-202 - Appointment of vice mayor

At the first meeting of the board, and thereafter at the first meeting after a general city election, the board shall choose from its membership a member to act in the absence, inability, or failure to act of the mayor.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a143; Code 1932, § 3540; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-203 - Duties of vice mayor

The vice mayor shall act as mayor during any temporary absence, inability, or failure to act of the mayor, and whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, such member shall become mayor and hold office as such for the unexpired term.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a144; Code 1932, § 3541; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2014.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-204 - Compensation of mayor and commissioners

(a)
The salary of the mayor shall not exceed three hundred dollars ($300) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per month; except that in cities that have a population of not less than one thousand (1,000), according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per month. No increase in the salaries permitted by this section shall become effective unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners.
(b)
(1)
The salary of the mayor and commissioners shall be set by the board of commissioners. In cities with a population of less than one thousand (1,000), however, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per month. In cities with a population of one thousand (1,000) or more, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month. No increase in salaries of the mayor and commissioners shall be effective unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members to which the board of commissioners is entitled. Populations referred to in this section shall be as determined by the latest federal decennial census.
(2)
This subsection (b) shall only apply in counties having a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than four hundred eighty thousand (480,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(c)
(1)
Notwithstanding the limits established in subsections (a) and (b), the salaries of the mayor and commissioners may be established annually by the board of commissioners at the time of adoption of the annual operating budget; provided, however, that such salaries shall not be increased or diminished prior to the end of the term for which such officials were elected.
(2)
This subsection (c) shall become effective upon approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a136; mod. Code 1932, § 3533; Acts 1968, ch. 541, § 1; 1977, ch. 238, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2015; Acts 1989, ch. 579, §§ 1, 2; 2001, ch. 141, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-205 - Powers of board

(a)
The legislative and all other powers, except as otherwise provided by this charter, are delegated to and vested in the board of commissioners. The board may by ordinance or resolution not inconsistent with this charter prescribe the manner in which any powers of the city shall be exercised, provide all means necessary or proper therefor, and do all things needful within or without the city or state to protect the rights of the city.
(b)
[Deleted by 2016 amendment.]
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1072,s 3, eff. 5/20/2016.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a137; Code 1932, § 3534; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2016; Acts 1986, ch. 765, §§ 1-3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-206 - Exercise of board's powers

The board shall exercise its powers in session duly assembled, and no member or group of members thereof shall exercise or attempt to exercise the powers conferred upon the board, except through proceedings adopted at some regular or special session.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a138; Code 1932, § 3535; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2017.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-207 - Regular meetings

The board of commissioners shall by ordinance fix the time and place at which the regular meetings of the board shall be held. Until otherwise provided by ordinance, the regular meetings of the board shall be held at eight o'clock p.m. (8:00 p.m.) on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a139; Code 1932, § 3536; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2018.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-208 - Special meetings

Whenever, in the opinion of the mayor, city manager or any two (2) commissioners the welfare of the city demands it, the mayor or the recorder shall call special meetings of the board of commissioners upon at least twelve (12) hours written notice to each commissioner, the city manager, recorder, and city attorney, served personally or left at such person's usual place of residence. Each call for a special meeting shall set forth the character of the business to be discussed at such meeting and no other business shall be considered at such meeting.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a140; Code 1932, § 3537; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2019.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-209 - Mayor presiding

The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the board of commissioners.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a141; Code 1932, § 3538; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2020.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-210 - Quorum

A majority of all the members of the board constitutes a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of the absentees in such manner and under such penalties as the board may provide.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 10; Shan. Supp., § 1997a145; Code 1932, § 3542; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2021.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-211 - Procedural powers and duties of board - Penalties

(a)
The board may determine the rules of its proceedings, subject to this charter, and may arrest and punish by fine any member or other person guilty of disorderly or contemptuous behavior in its presence.
(b)
(1)
The board has the power and may delegate it to any committee to:
(A)
Subpoena witnesses, and order the production of books and papers relating to any subject within its jurisdiction;
(B)
Call upon its own officers or the chief of police to execute its process; and
(C)
Arrest and punish by fine or imprisonment, or both, any person refusing to obey such subpoena or order.
(2)
The refusal to obey a subpoena or order of the board is a Class C misdemeanor.
(c)
A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, and each day's continuance in any refusal to comply with the requirements of this section is a separate offense.
(d)
The board's presiding officer or the chair of any committee may administer oaths to witnesses.
(e)
The board shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and the yeas and nays on all questions shall be entered thereon.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 11; Shan. Supp., § 1997a146; Code 1932, § 3543; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2022; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 8; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-212 - Board sessions public. - Emergencies

(a)
All sessions of the board shall be public.
(b)
All sessions of the board shall be subject to a change of plan in case of emergency.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 1997a147; Code 1932, § 3544; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2023.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-213 - Powers of mayor

The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the board of commissioners and perform such other duties consistent with the mayor's office as may be imposed by it, and the mayor shall have a seat, a voice and a vote, but no veto. The mayor shall sign the journal of the board and all ordinances on their final passage, execute all deeds, bonds, and contracts made in the name of the city, and the mayor may introduce ordinances to the board of commissioners.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 6, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a154; Code 1932, § 3551; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2024.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-214 - Style of ordinances

All ordinances shall begin, "Be it ordained by the city of (here insert name) as follows:".
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 5, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a149; Code 1932, § 3546; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2025.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 6 - CITIES AND TOWNS (§§ 6-1-101 — 6-59-107) › CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-18-101 — 6-23-101) › Chapter 20 - COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR UNDER CITY MANAGER-COMMISSION CHARTER (§§ 6-20-101 — 6-20-220) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD (§§ 6-20-201 — 6-20-220) › Section 6-20-216 - Voting by board

In all cases under §
6-20-215
, the vote shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for or against an ordinance shall be entered upon the journal.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 5, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a151; Code 1932, § 3548; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2027.