Tennessee § 4-44-114 - Expense reimbursement for commission members — Appointment of executive director and other personnel. [Effective until December 31, 2027.]

§ 4-44-114. Expense reimbursement for commission members — Appointment of executive director and other personnel. [Effective until December 31, 2027.]

Commission members will receive no compensation for their work with the commission but may receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending meetings of the commission in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations, as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. The chair of the commission may appoint an executive director and other personnel necessary for the commission to perform its powers and duties, subject to the approval of a majority vote of the entire membership of the commission. No person appointed or employed under this chapter is eligible to participate in the state retirement system solely on the basis of such appointment to or employment with the commission. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 14. Code Commission Notes. Former chapter 44, §§ 4-44-101 — 4-44-109 , concerning the 1996 Tennessee bicentennial commission, was deemed obsolete due to the termination of the commission, effective June 30, 1997. Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 384, § 17. July 1, 2019; provided that for the purpose of appointing members to the commission, the act took effect May 10, 2019. Cross-References. Repealer, § 4-44-116 .