Tennessee Code Title 5. Counties § 5-19-104

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

(a)(1) In the event the resolution provides for the exercise of the powers provided for in this chapter by a board, upon the approval of the resolution, the county mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the county legislative body or other governing body, three (3) persons to constitute what shall be known as “the county board of sanitation,” which appointees shall serve for one (1), two (2), and three (3) years respectively, from July 1 next succeeding the date of appointment.

(2) Successors to such appointees shall each be appointed for a term of three (3) years by the county mayor, subject to confirmation as provided for in subdivision (a)(1).

(3) The county mayor shall in like manner fill any vacancies that may occur for the unexpired terms thereof.

(b) Each member shall give such bond as may be required by resolution of the county legislative body or other governing body.

(c) The salary or per diem payment, if any, for service on the county board of sanitation shall be established by resolution of the county legislative body. Necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties shall be paid by the county.

(d) A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum.

(e) The board shall elect its own chair, and shall be authorized to employ such clerical help as may be necessary.

(f)(1) The board shall hold public meetings at least once each month at such regular time and place as the board may determine, and special meetings upon the call of the chair.

(2) The board shall establish its own rules of procedure.

(g) Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause upon a vote of two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of the members of the county legislative body or other governing body, but only after preferment of formal charges by a resolution of a majority of such governing body and following a public hearing before it.

(h) Before the board shall adopt any proposed budget or salary plan for its employees, it shall submit same to the county legislative body or other governing body for approval or rejection.

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