§ 4-32-101. Creation

There is established a “governor’s office of faith-based and community initiatives,” referred to as the “office” in this chapter.

§ 4-32-102. Purposes

In order to maximize the effectiveness of state government through collaboration with faith-based and community initiatives to serve Tennesseans with respect to public purposes, such as improving public safety, overcoming addiction, strengthening families and communities, and overcoming poverty, the office shall, to the extent permitted by law: Promote and foster the development of relationships and […]

§ 4-32-103. Nonprofit Partnerships

The office may partner with a nonprofit public benefit corporation that is organized to maximize the effectiveness of faith-based and community initiatives in serving Tennesseans with respect to public purposes, in order to carry out the purposes of the office. The governor shall select the members of the board of directors of the nonprofit partner. […]

§ 4-32-104. Expenses and Administration

It is the intent of the general assembly that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this chapter. For administrative purposes, the office is attached to the department of finance and administration. Any department, agency, board or commission, or other division of state government may provide staff and other assistance to […]

§ 4-32-105. Retirement Benefits

The nonprofit partner shall be eligible to be a participating employer in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system upon passage of a resolution by the nonprofit’s board of directors authorizing: An actuarial study; and Participation, and accepting the liability as a result of the participation, by its full-time employees. The employees of the nonprofit partner must […]

§ 4-32-106. Health Benefits

The nonprofit partner may participate, the same as an eligible quasi-governmental organization, in the health insurance plan authorized under § 8-27-702, to provide health insurance for its employees, as long as such nonprofit partner satisfies each of the requirements of § 8-27-702. This participation shall be governed by, and subject to, title 8, chapter 27, […]

§ 4-32-107. Annual Reports and Audits

The nonprofit partner shall annually submit to the governor and the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, a report setting forth its operation and accomplishments. The nonprofit partner is subject to examination and audit by the comptroller of the treasury in […]