§ 4-3-4903. Tennessee Film/tv Incentive Fund
The film/TV fund is established as a separate account in the general fund and shall be administered by the department. The film/TV fund is composed of: Funds appropriated by the general assembly for the film/TV fund; and Gifts, grants and other donations received by the department or the commission for the film/TV fund. Moneys in […]
§ 4-3-5001. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission Act of 1987.”
§ 4-3-5002. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Entertainment properties” means motion pictures, television programs, computer-generated imagery, interactive digital media, stand-alone post-production scoring and editing, sound recordings, and other audio, video, or audiovisual programs produced for distribution to the public; “Local government” means any county, municipality, city or other political subdivision of this […]
§ 4-3-5003. Creation of Commission — Executive Director
There is created within the office of the governor, the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission. The commission shall be administered by an executive director who shall be appointed by the governor, whose compensation shall be established by the governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. For administrative purposes only, the […]
§ 4-3-5004. Members — Advisory Council
The Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission shall be composed of nine (9) Tennessee citizens who have experience in and knowledge of the film, television or music industries. The commission shall be appointed by the governor to assist and counsel the governor on the subject for which it was created. One (1) member shall be […]
§ 4-3-5005. Purpose of Commission — Rules and Regulations
The purposes of the Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission are to: Attract and bring to this state the production activities of film, television, record and other producers of entertainment properties; Develop increased production activities by those producers of entertainment properties already located in this state; and Coordinate the needs of the producers of entertainment […]
§ 4-3-2805. Use of Property and Facilities of the Volunteer Tennessee Program
If the commissioner enters into an agreement with a citizen support organization, the commissioner may authorize such organization limited use, under such conditions as the commissioner may prescribe, of property or facilities of the Volunteer Tennessee program to carry out its specific support activities.
§ 4-3-2806. Assistance by the Commissioner
The commissioner, through the executive director of Volunteer Tennessee, may assist organizers of a citizen support organization with the creation of such organization and may provide technical assistance to the organization after its incorporation. However, it is the responsibility of the citizen support organization to ensure that the organization is lawfully incorporated and operating.
§ 4-3-2807. Audits — Books and Records
All annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of a citizen support organization shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the citizen support organization. If […]
§ 4-3-2808. Gifts and Donations
Any monetary gifts, donations, or other good or service received by the department or the commissioner from a citizen support organization and designated by the citizen support organization for the benefit of a Volunteer Tennessee program, shall be deposited directly to the account for the specific program of Volunteer Tennessee or to the general account […]