Samples Rules of Procedure
By clicking on the flashing icon to the right, this link will take you to a set of samples rules for
a county legislative body drafted by UT CTAS. Many counties operate in
accordance with Robert Rules of Order. If you are interested in a set of
rules more specifically designed for the functions of a county commission,
you may want to consider these rules. These rules also appear in the
appendices of the UT CTAS County Government Handbook.
By clicking on the flashing icon to the right, this link will take you to a set of samples rules for
a county legislative body drafted by UT CTAS. Many counties operate in
accordance with Robert Rules of Order. If you are interested in a set of
rules more specifically designed for the functions of a county commission,
you may want to consider these rules. These rules also appear in the
appendices of the UT CTAS County Government Handbook.
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This past year, the General Assembly passed legislation to revise the procedures used
when the county commission fills a vacancy in a county office. The link below will take you
to a document drafted by CTAS attorney Kristy Brown that explains the changes made by
the new law. These new statutes are now effective and apply to vacancies currently before
the county commission for consideration.
If you have items you would like to see added to the TCCA web site, please use the
Contact Us page.
when the county commission fills a vacancy in a county office. The link below will take you
to a document drafted by CTAS attorney Kristy Brown that explains the changes made by
the new law. These new statutes are now effective and apply to vacancies currently before
the county commission for consideration.
If you have items you would like to see added to the TCCA web site, please use the
Contact Us page.
Legal Issues for County Commissioners
On this page you will find attorney general opinions and legal
issues of interest and pertaining to the county legislative body.
issues of interest and pertaining to the county legislative body.
Click on the graphic at the left to see how to pass a resolution by a
county legislative body. This link connects you to a flow chart
showing the steps taken to pass a resolution by a county legislative
body. This chart covers the basics and gives citations to the
Tennessee Code provisions related to the approval and veto
process. Depending on your local rules, there may be some
additional steps or details in your county.
county legislative body. This link connects you to a flow chart
showing the steps taken to pass a resolution by a county legislative
body. This chart covers the basics and gives citations to the
Tennessee Code provisions related to the approval and veto
process. Depending on your local rules, there may be some
additional steps or details in your county.
Procedures for Adoption of a Resolution of the County Legislative Body
Click here for chart
The Tennessee Coalition for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
is hosting a series of public meetings across the state throughout January
to highlight shifting of the funding responsibility of mentally ill Tennesseans
from TennCare to the Department of Mental Health and Development
Disabilities. Click here for more information.
is hosting a series of public meetings across the state throughout January
to highlight shifting of the funding responsibility of mentally ill Tennesseans
from TennCare to the Department of Mental Health and Development
Disabilities. Click here for more information.
TDEC Annual Report of Permit Modifications
of Hazardous Waste Facilities - Click Here
of Hazardous Waste Facilities - Click Here
