§ 64-2-311. Annual Report
The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties and cities within the boundaries of the authority. Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year and for […]
§ 64-2-312. Audit of Operations
The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality, who shall then […]
§ 64-2-313. Liberal Construction
This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes of: Promoting the movement and transfer of people, goods and merchandise to, from and through the boundaries of the authority; Encouraging utilization of the natural resources therein; and Promoting the growth and development of commerce and industry in the counties […]
§ 64-2-314. Part Supplemental to Other Laws
The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part do not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law.
§ 64-2-302. Effective Date
This part shall take effect when: Two (2) or more of the counties of Coffee, Warren and White and the cities of Manchester, Doyle, McMinnville, Morrison, Tullahoma and Sparta are authorized by a majority vote of their respective governing bodies to become members of the authority; Evidence of such authorization is proclaimed and countersigned by […]
§ 64-2-303. Powers
Within the region of the authority, it may acquire, construct, operate, maintain and dispose of railroad facilities, properties and equipment, and may in addition to continuing the above-mentioned railroad service, provide any other rail service in the region as it is needed and feasible. The acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of such properties and facilities […]
§ 64-2-304. Organization and Operation — Board of Directors — Officers and Employees
The organization of the authority shall be as follows: The authority shall be governed by a board of directors; Membership of the board of directors shall consist of: The county judge or county mayor of each county becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-302; The mayor of each city becoming a […]
§ 64-2-305. Employees, Professional Staff and Advisors
The directors are authorized to employ and fix the compensation of architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the authority and its facilities. Such persons shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure […]
§ 64-2-306. Powers and Duties of Directors
The directors have the following duties and powers and, in exercising such duties and powers shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions: Acquire, construct, purchase, operate, maintain, replace, repair, rebuild, extend and improve within the boundaries of the authority the properties and facilities described […]
§ 64-2-307. Eminent Domain
The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn, in the name of the authority, any land, easements or rights-of-way in the boundaries of the authority that, in the opinion of the board of directors, are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part as set forth in §§ 64-2-301 and 64-2-303(a). […]