The general assembly finds that in order to maintain and enhance the purposes, programs and functions of the state park system, including, but not limited to, educational, interpretative and recreational functions, nonprofit citizen support organizations may be organized, and the commissioner of environment and conservation, after approval of the commissioner of finance and administration, may […]
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Citizen support organization” means an organization which: Is organized as a nonprofit corporation, or is otherwise qualified to do business in Tennessee as a nonprofit corporation, pursuant to title 48, chapter 51; Is exempt from payment of federal income taxes pursuant to § 501(c) of […]
The commissioner may enter into an agreement with a citizen support organization for purposes consistent with this part if the commissioner determines it is in the best interest of a specific park or the park system generally.
A citizen support organization which enters into an agreement with the commissioner may provide support, assistance or cooperation to a specific park or to the park system in general, including, but not limited to: The provision of educational or interpretative material for sale; The provision of exhibits and materials for display and related equipment and […]
If the commissioner enters into an agreement with a citizen support organization, the commissioner may authorize such organization to use, under such conditions as the commissioner may prescribe, property or facilities of the state park system to carry out its support activities.
The commissioner, through the director of the division of state parks, may assist organizers of a citizen support organization with its creation 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.
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 […]
Any monetary gifts, donations or otherwise received by the department, the commissioner, the division of state parks or by a specific park from a citizen support organization and designated by the citizen support organization for the benefit of a specific park or the park system in general, shall be deposited directly to the account for […]
In the event a citizens support organization dissolves, any funds remaining after dissolution shall be donated to the division of state parks and shall be deposited, as provided in § 11-3-208, and applied for the provision or expansion of state park programs, services or facilities.
The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, which the commissioner deems necessary to administer this part.
