Tennessee Code Title 52. Department of Disability and Aging § 52-5-602

(a) The statewide planning and policy council shall advise the commissioner and the director of TennCare as to plans and policies to be followed in the service systems and the operation of the department programs and facilities, recommend to the general assembly legislation and appropriations for the implementation of TennCare waivers and the department's programs and facilities, advocate for and publicize the recommendations, and publicize generally the situation and needs of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability and their families.

(b) The statewide planning and policy council shall especially attend to:

(c) The statewide planning and policy council, in conjunction with the commissioner, shall report annually to the governor on the service systems, including programs, services, supports, and facilities of the department and the bureau of TennCare, and may furnish copies of the reports to the general assembly with recommendations for legislation.  The statewide planning and policy council may make other reports to the governor and to the general assembly as the council deems necessary.  The commissioner and the director of TennCare shall make the reports available to the public, including on the internet and by other appropriate methods.