2023 Tennessee Code › Title 43 - AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE (§§ 43-1-101 — 43-40-105) › Chapter 14 - SOIL CONSERVATION (§§ 43-14-101 — 43-14-308) › Part 2 - SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS LAW (§§ 43-14-201 — 43-14-219) › Section 43-14-215 - Governing body of district - Designation of chair - Term - Quorum - Expenses - Employment - Delegation of powers and duties - Surety bonds - Annual report - Removal of supervisor - Designation of representative - Designation of emeritus or associate members - Youth board

(a)
The governing body of the district consists of five (5) supervisors, elected or appointed as provided in §
43-14-214
.
(b)
The supervisors shall designate a chair and may, from time to time, change such designation. The term of office of each supervisor is three (3) years, except as provided in §
43-14-214(e)
. A supervisor shall hold office until a successor has been elected or appointed. A majority of the supervisors constitutes a quorum and the concurrence of a majority of supervisors present is required for the determination of a matter within the district's duties. Supervisors shall each receive the sum of thirty dollars ($30.00) per day for expenses incurred for attending district meetings where a quorum is present; provided, that the total of such payments to any supervisor shall not exceed three hundred sixty dollars ($360) per year. This sum is in lieu of any other payment for expenses.
(c)
Supervisors may, on a permanent or temporary basis, employ technical experts and such other officers, agents, and employees as they may require and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. Such persons shall comply with title 8, chapter 31. Supervisors may call upon the attorney general and reporter for legal services as they may require. Supervisors may delegate to their chair, to one (1) or more supervisors, or to one (1) or more agents or employees, such powers and duties as they deem proper. Supervisors shall furnish to the commission, upon request, copies of any ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, contracts, forms, or other documents they adopt or employ, and any other information concerning their activities.
(d)
Supervisors shall provide for the execution of surety bonds for all employees and officers entrusted with funds or property and the keeping of a full and accurate record of all proceedings and resolutions, rules, and orders issued or adopted. Supervisors shall provide an annual report to the commission, including a complete report of the district's revenues and disbursements.
(e)
The commission may remove a supervisor for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, upon notice and a hearing.
(f)
Supervisors may invite the legislative body of any municipality or county located near the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the supervisors, including with respect to matters concerning property, water supply, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure or operation.
(g)
Supervisors may designate persons as emeritus or associate members of the district and may form youth boards to assist in carrying out the district's purposes.
(h)
It is neglect of duty for a supervisor to miss four (4) consecutive, regularly scheduled district governing body meetings without cause.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 1939, ch. 197, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.5 (Williams, § 552.35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1515.