Tennessee § 54-7-103 - “Chief administrative officer” defined.
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§ 54-7-103. “Chief administrative officer” defined.
For purposes of this chapter, “chief administrative officer” is defined as a county road superintendent, county road supervisor, director of public works, county engineer, or similar county highway official either elected or appointed pursuant to any general or private act of this state. Acts 1974, ch. 738, § 2; T.C.A., § 54-1003. Attorney General Opinions. County highway commission's duties, OAG 99-005 (1/25/99). Highway commisioners as chief administrative officers, OAG 99-058 (3/10/99). Multiple chief administrative officers, OAG 99-058 (3/10/99). Cited: State ex rel. Leech v. Wright, 622 S.W.2d 807, 1981 Tenn. LEXIS 496 (Tenn. 1981); State by Lockert v. Knott, 631 S.W.2d 124, 1982 Tenn. LEXIS 397 (Tenn. 1982).
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