(a) The three (3) members of the commission appointed by the governor must be appointed for terms concurrent with the term of the governor. In the event a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 57-1-103
Commission: means the alcoholic beverage commission, except as otherwise provided. See Tennessee Code 57-3-101
Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. 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).
(b) The commissioners serve at the pleasure of the governor and are subject to removal by the governor at any time.(c) Each member of the commission must receive five hundred dollars ($500) for each meeting of the commission that the member attends. The members of the commission must likewise be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with their official duties. All reimbursement for travel expenses must be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.(d)(1) A member of the commission who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year must be removed as a member of the commission.(2) The chair of the commission shall promptly notify the governor of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (d)(1).
