§ 17-4-303. Exclusions From Membership on Commission
No member of the commission shall be a salaried office holder of this state or the United States, nor shall any member of the commission hold any office in any political party or political organization; provided, that members of the national guard and members of any armed forces reserve organization, any district attorney general or […]
§ 17-4-304. Start of Term — Rules
The term of office of each member of the commission shall begin on February 1, 2016. The commission shall have the authority to promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
§ 17-4-305. Terms Generally — Eligibility for Reappointment
Except as otherwise provided in § 17-4-301(b) or § 17-4-306, the term of a member of the commission shall be six (6) years. Members shall be eligible for reappointment for a successive term.
§ 17-4-101. Appointment by Governor — Length of Term — Vacancy — Confirmation
The governor shall appoint a qualified person to the supreme court, the court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals: For a full eight-year term whenever an incumbent judge of the supreme court, the court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals fails to file with the state election commission a written declaration […]
§ 17-3-104. Annual Meetings
The conference shall meet annually for the consideration of any and all matters pertaining to the discharge of the official duties and obligations of its several members, to the end that there shall be a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in the courts of this state. The conference shall set the time and […]
§ 17-3-105. Duty of Members to Attend — Exception — Expenses
It is the official duty of each member of the conference, with the exception of retired judges, to attend its annual meetings unless otherwise officially engaged or for other good and sufficient reasons. Every member shall be entitled to have the member’s expenses paid for attendance. The expenses shall be paid pursuant to policies and […]
§ 17-3-106. Rules of Conduct for Judges
The conference shall have full power and authority to prescribe rules of official conduct of all judges, the rules to be in compliance with the code of judicial ethics as promulgated by the American Bar Association but not otherwise.
§ 17-3-107. Crime Suppression Recommendations
It is the duty of the conference to give consideration to the enactment of laws and rules of procedure that in its judgment may be necessary to the more effective suppression of crime and thus promote peace and good order in the state. To this end, a committee of its members shall be appointed to […]
§ 17-3-201. Creation — Membership
There is created the Tennessee general sessions judges conference, which shall be the official organization of the general sessions judges in this state. The membership of the conference shall consist of all judges of general sessions courts in the state.
§ 17-3-202. Adoption of Rules — Bylaws — Officers
The Tennessee general sessions judges conference is authorized to adopt and, from time to time, amend rules, regulations or bylaws that it considers necessary for the conduct of its affairs. The rules, regulations or bylaws may provide for officers that the conference considers advisable, for the method of selection of the officers, for the selection […]