§ 64-10-218. Tax Exemption
The authority, its properties at any time owned by it and the income and revenues derived from such properties shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation. All bonds, notes and other obligations issued by the authority and the income from such bonds, notes, and other obligations shall be exempt from all state, […]
§ 64-10-219. Powers of County, City or Utility Districts
Any county, city or utility district may take all actions under this part by resolution of its governing body. Any county, city or utility district shall have all powers necessary in order to further the purposes of this part. Any county, city or utility district may enter into agreements with the authority for the orderly […]
§ 64-10-220. No Restriction or Limitation on Powers of County, City or Utility District — Powers Cumulative and Supplemental
Nothing contained in this part shall be construed as a restriction or a limitation upon any powers that a county, city or utility district might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of and supplemental to any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required with […]
§ 64-10-124. Construction of Part
This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose of providing for a systematic and efficient means of the provision of wastewater services to the region served by the authority and the powers granted in this part may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained […]
§ 64-10-201. Creation — Purposes
The Cumberland regional business and agribusiness marketing authority is hereby created as a public body corporate and politic, referred to as the “authority” in this part. The authority is a public and governmental body acting as an agent and instrumentality of the counties with respect to which the authority is organized. As such, all property […]
§ 64-10-202. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Agribusiness” means a business dealing with agricultural products or engaged in providing products or services to farmers; “Authority” means the Cumberland regional business and agribusiness marketing authority; “Board” means the board of directors of the Cumberland regional business and agribusiness marketing authority; “Business” means any […]
§ 64-10-203. Board of Directors
Subject to subsection (b), the authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the county mayor of each county, or the county mayor’s designee, that is a member of the authority. Subject to § 64-10-215, the following counties shall comprise the authority: Anderson; Campbell; Cumberland; Fentress; Loudon; Morgan; Roane; and Scott. The […]
§ 64-10-204. Executive Committee
The board shall establish an executive committee consisting of the chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer and the president of Roane State Community College or the president’s designee, as an ex officio member. The executive committee is authorized to act on behalf of the board in the day-to-day operations of the authority. The executive committee shall […]
§ 64-10-205. Advisory Committee
The board may appoint an advisory committee consisting of one (1) member from each county that is a member of the authority. If appointed by the board, it shall be the duty of the advisory committee to consult with and advise the board regarding the operation and financial management of the authority.
§ 64-10-206. Powers and Duties
The authority has the following powers: Perpetual succession in corporate name; Sue and be sued in its name; Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noticed; Enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals, corporations, associations and other […]