In order to encourage local governments in Tennessee to utilize current electronic technology to perform the business functions of their offices, to ensure the best possible stewardship of public funds and to maintain adequate internal controls, there is created the “Local Government Electronic Technology Act of 2009.”
As used in this chapter, “local government” means any county, metropolitan government, municipality or other political subdivision of this state.
Local governments are encouraged to use current electronic technology to perform the business functions of their offices. Prior to any local government implementing new electronic technology associated with the disbursement of public funds, purchasing or the sale of local government assets or the collection of various taxes, fines, fees or payments, the local government shall […]
