Tennessee Code Title 37. Juveniles § 37-3-114

(1) Promulgate bylaws to provide for the election of council officers, establishment of committees, meetings, and other matters relating to council functions;

(2) Request and receive the cooperation of other state departments and agencies in carrying out the policies and objectives of this part;

(3) Enter into such contracts and make such grants within the limits of appropriated funds as are necessary or appropriate under this section, and in a manner consistent with state or federal law;

(4) Advise the governor and the heads of state departments and agencies regarding policies, programs, services, allocation of funds and children's mental health needs in this state and make recommendations for legislative action to the governor and to the general assembly;

(5) Hold hearings, conduct research and other appropriate activities to determine the mental health needs of children in the state, including particularly, but not limited to, their needs for health and social services, and to determine the existing services and facilities, private and public, available to meet those needs; and

(6) Review data, reports and outcomes of local, state and national system of care implementation, as well as other relevant data or research.