§ 8-44-102. Open Meetings — “Governing Body” Defined — “Meeting” Defined
All meetings of any governing body are declared to be public meetings open to the public at all times, except as provided by the Constitution of Tennessee. “Governing body” means: The members of any public body which consists of two (2) or more members, with the authority to make decisions for or recommendations to a […]
§ 8-44-103. Notice of Public Meetings
Notice of Regular Meetings. Any such governmental body which holds a meeting previously scheduled by statute, ordinance, or resolution shall give adequate public notice of such meeting. Notice of Special Meetings. Any such governmental body which holds a meeting not previously scheduled by statute, ordinance, or resolution, or for which notice is not already provided […]
§ 8-44-104. Minutes Recorded and Open to Public — Secret Votes Prohibited
The minutes of a meeting of any such governmental body shall be promptly and fully recorded, shall be open to public inspection, and shall include, but not be limited to, a record of persons present, all motions, proposals and resolutions offered, the results of any votes taken, and a record of individual votes in the […]
§ 8-44-105. Action Nullified — Exception
Any action taken at a meeting in violation of this part shall be void and of no effect; provided, that this nullification of actions taken at such meetings shall not apply to any commitment, otherwise legal, affecting the public debt of the entity concerned.
§ 8-44-106. Enforcement — Jurisdiction
The circuit courts, chancery courts, and other courts which have equity jurisdiction, have jurisdiction to issue injunctions, impose penalties, and otherwise enforce the purposes of this part upon application of any citizen of this state. In each suit brought under this part, the court shall file written findings of fact and conclusions of law and […]
§ 8-44-107. Board of Directors of Performing Arts Center Management Corporation
The board of directors of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center Management Corporation shall be subject to, and shall in all respects comply with, all of the provisions made applicable to governing bodies by this chapter.
§ 8-44-108. Participation by Electronic or Other Means
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Governing body” refers to boards, agencies and commissions of state government, including state debt issuers as defined in this section and municipal governing bodies. For the purpose of this section only, “municipal governing bodies” means only those municipal governing bodies organized under title 6, chapter […]
§ 8-44-109. Electronic Communication via Internet Forum
A governing body may, but is not required to, allow electronic communication between members by means of a forum over the Internet only if the governing body: Ensures that the forum through which the electronic communications are conducted is available to the public at all times other than that necessary for technical maintenance or unforeseen […]
§ 8-44-111. Open Meetings — Development of Educational Program Required — Materials
The municipal technical advisory service (MTAS) for municipalities and the county technical assistance service (CTAS) for counties, in order to provide guidance and direction, shall develop a program for educating their respective public officials about the open meetings laws codified in this chapter, and how to remain in compliance with such laws. The Tennessee school […]
§ 8-39-209. Allowance for Less Than Full Terms
A former governor or the former governor’s surviving spouse shall receive the full allowance payable pursuant to this part; provided, that such governor served at least one (1) full year in office. The allowance payable to a former governor or the former governor’s surviving spouse, who served less than one (1) full year, shall be […]