The governor, if the governor resigns during the session of the general assembly, shall transmit the governor’s resignation to the speaker of the senate; otherwise, to the secretary of state, who shall notify the speaker of the senate.
Code 1858, § 799; Shan., § 1120; Code 1932, § 1861; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2803.
Collateral References.
Effective date of resignation. 95 A.L.R. 215.
Right of officer to resign. 19 A.L.R. 39.
Withdrawal of resignation made to be effective at future date. 82 A.L.R.2d 750.