Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-105-119

(a) There is created in the department an advisory council on the commercial explosives industry. The advisory council shall consist of twelve (12) members. The term of each member shall be three (3) years. Membership shall include manufacturers, distributors and users of commercial explosives who are engaged in commercial mining, construction and demolition activities. A minimum of six (6) members shall be registered blasters. Three (3) members shall be representatives from other interested agencies.

(b) The department is responsible for the administrative functions of the council. The members shall elect a chair of the advisory council for the three-year term.

(c) All members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the commissioner. In making appointments to the advisory council, the commissioner shall be fair and nondiscriminatory.

(d) Each member shall continue to serve after the expiration of the member's term until a successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified.

(e) The commissioner may remove any member of the advisory council for misconduct, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.

(f) The advisory council shall meet at least two (2) times every calendar year.

(g) Special meetings may be held at such times it is deemed necessary by the chair of the advisory council or by three (3) members of such council.

(h) It is the duty of the advisory council to assist the department in developing reasonable policies and regulations that will protect public safety while promoting efficiency and effectiveness.