Tennessee Code Title 3. Legislature § 3-18-113

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Article V convention advisory committee consists of the following members:

(1) One (1) state senator appointed by the speaker of the senate;

(2) One (1) state representative appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and

(3) One (1) member of the general assembly nominated by joint action of the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives who is approved by the majority of those voting in each house of the general assembly.

(b) The advisory committee shall select one (1) of its members as chair.

(c) A commissioner may inquire from the advisory committee as to whether a proposed action by the commissioner would violate the commissioning resolution, the commissioner's oath, or any subsequent instruction of the general assembly.

(d) The advisory committee:

(1) Shall communicate to the commissioner requesting such advice a determination within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the request;

(2) May communicate such determination by any appropriate medium; and

(3) Has the authority to hire staff and develop appropriate procedures and mechanisms for monitoring the convention, commissioners, its committees, and subcommittees.

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