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§ 5-16-104. Superintendent -- Appointment -- Compensation -- Powers exercised on behalf of county.

TN Code § 5-16-104 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The general supervision and control of the acquisition, improvement, operation and maintenance of the urban type public facilities as provided in this chapter shall be in charge of the board or other agency as provided in this chapter.

(b) If the powers of this chapter are exercised by an agency other than the board as provided in this chapter, such agency shall have at its head a person to be known as a superintendent, to be appointed by the county mayor, subject to confirmation by the county legislative body or other governing body, and if such powers are exercised by a board, such board shall appoint a superintendent.

(c)

(1) The superintendent in any case shall be a person who shall be qualified by training and experience for supervision over the maintenance and operation of the facilities as provided in this chapter.

(2) Such person need not be a resident of the county or of the state at the time of such person's selection.

(d)

(1) In the event that the powers as provided in this chapter are exercised by an agency other than the board as provided in this chapter, the salary of the superintendent shall be fixed by the county legislative body or other governing body.

(2) If such powers are exercised by the board as provided in this chapter, the salary shall be fixed by the board, subject to approval of the county legislative body or other governing body.

(3) In either case, the superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and shall be subject to removal by that authority at any time.

(e) Within the limits of the funds available therefor, all powers to acquire, improve, operate and maintain the facilities as provided in this chapter, and all powers necessary or convenient thereto, conferred by this chapter shall be exercised on behalf of the county by the board, or other agency, and the superintendent respectively.

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§ 5-16-104. Superintendent -- Appointment -- Compensation -- Powers exercised on behalf of county.