Tennessee § 67-1-303 - Oath of board members — Compensation.
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§ 67-1-303. Oath of board members — Compensation.
It is the duty of the members to discharge the duties of the board without compensation, except those expenses provided for in § 67-1-302 and except as provided in subsection (b), but before entering upon the discharge of such duties, the members shall take and subscribe to an oath that the members will fairly and impartially perform the duties imposed upon them by the laws of the state of Tennessee. The oath shall be taken before some person authorized by law to administer an oath and be filed in the office of the secretary of state for preservation. Persons who are not officials of the state of Tennessee and who may, from time to time, serve as members of the state board of equalization shall be paid at the rate of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each day or part of a day in attendance at meetings of the state board of equalization. Such members who are not state officials shall be reimbursed necessary travel and per diem expenses as prescribed in the comprehensive travel regulations by the commissioner of finance and administration for employees of the state of Tennessee, during such service on the state board of equalization, or travel to or from a meeting of the state board of equalization. Acts 1973, ch. 226, § 2; T.C.A., § 67-203.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-1-303 cover?
Section 67-1-303 ("Oath of board members — Compensation.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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