(a) The governing body of the district consists of five (5) supervisors, elected or appointed as provided in § 43-14-214.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 43-14-215

  • Commission: means the Tennessee soil and water conservation commission created by §. See Tennessee Code 43-14-202
  • Neglect of duty: means a public official's failure to perform a duty of office. See Tennessee Code 43-14-202
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Record: means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in a perceivable form. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Representative: when applied to those who represent a decedent, includes executors and administrators, unless the context implies heirs and distributees. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Supervisor: means a member of the governing body of a district, elected or appointed pursuant to this part. See Tennessee Code 43-14-202
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The supervisors shall designate a chair and may, from time to time, change such designation. The term of office of each supervisor is three (3) years, except as provided in § 43-14-214(e). A supervisor shall hold office until a successor has been elected or appointed. A majority of the supervisors constitutes a quorum and the concurrence of a majority of supervisors present is required for the determination of a matter within the district’s duties. Supervisors shall each receive the sum of thirty dollars ($30.00) per day for expenses incurred for attending district meetings where a quorum is present; provided, that the total of such payments to any supervisor shall not exceed three hundred sixty dollars ($360) per year. This sum is in lieu of any other payment for expenses.
(c) Supervisors may, on a permanent or temporary basis, employ technical experts and such other officers, agents, and employees as they may require and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation. Such persons shall comply with title 8, chapter 31. Supervisors may call upon the attorney general and reporter for legal services as they may require. Supervisors may delegate to their chair, to one (1) or more supervisors, or to one (1) or more agents or employees, such powers and duties as they deem proper. Supervisors shall furnish to the commission, upon request, copies of any ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, contracts, forms, or other documents they adopt or employ, and any other information concerning their activities.
(d) Supervisors shall provide for the execution of surety bonds for all employees and officers entrusted with funds or property and the keeping of a full and accurate record of all proceedings and resolutions, rules, and orders issued or adopted. Supervisors shall provide an annual report to the commission, including a complete report of the district’s revenues and disbursements.
(e) The commission may remove a supervisor for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, upon notice and a hearing.
(f) Supervisors may invite the legislative body of any municipality or county located near the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the supervisors, including with respect to matters concerning property, water supply, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure or operation.
(g) Supervisors may designate persons as emeritus or associate members of the district and may form youth boards to assist in carrying out the district’s purposes.
(h) It is neglect of duty for a supervisor to miss four (4) consecutive, regularly scheduled district governing body meetings without cause.
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