Tennessee Code Title 62. Professions, Businesses and Trades § 62-18-105

(a) Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the governor and, before beginning the member's term of office, shall file with the secretary of state the constitutional oath of office.

(b) No one, except a person appointed pursuant to § 62-18-104, shall be eligible for membership on the board who does not at the time hold an unexpired certificate to practice land surveying issued under this part.

(c) The board or any committee of the board shall be entitled to the services of an attorney general in connection with the affairs of the board, and the board shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses, may administer oaths and may take testimony concerning matters within its jurisdiction.

(d) The board shall adopt and have an official seal, which shall be affixed to all certificates of registration granted, and shall make all bylaws and rules not inconsistent with the law in performing its duty.