§ 64-2-414. Part Supplemental to Other Laws
The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part shall be in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part shall not affect, the powers conferred by any other general, special or local law.
§ 64-3-101. Legislative Findings
The general assembly finds and declares that: Determination and effectuation of the best means for control of the flood waters of the waterways of Tennessee are public purposes essential to the integrated economic development of the areas drained by such streams and waterways and to the future economic welfare of the entire state; Control of […]
§ 64-3-102. Creation of Authority — Purposes
There is hereby created the Mill Creek watershed flood control authority, referred to as authority in this chapter, to exercise the powers granted in this chapter in and with respect to the portions of Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford counties making up the watershed of Mill Creek and for the purpose of cooperating with the United […]
§ 64-2-404. 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 shall consist of: The county mayor of each county becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-402; The mayor of each city becoming a member of the authority, in […]
§ 64-2-405. 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 […]
§ 64-2-406. 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 […]
§ 64-2-311. 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.