Tennessee § 4-4-102 - Transfer of functions between departments.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 4-4-102 — Transfer of functions between departments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-4-102. Transfer of functions between departments.
The governor has the authority to transfer any functions between the departments created and established by chapter 3 of this title, except to or from the department of audit, in the interest of a more economical and efficient state service. The governor shall make each such transfer by an executive order, a copy of which shall be filed with the secretary of state. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 77; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.89 (Williams, § 255.82); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-402. Cross-References. Transfer of functions between departments with respect to federal-state programs, § 4-4-117 . Attorney General Opinions. Governor's authority to transfer department functions and funds, OAG 98-041, 1998 Tenn. AG LEXIS 41 (2/9/98). T.C.A. § 4-4-102 does not unconstitutionally delegate legislative powers to the governor in violation of the separation of powers clause, OAG 06-099 (6/8/06), 2006 Tenn. AG LEXIS 110.
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