Tennessee § 5-16-102 - Resolution of authorization.
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§ 5-16-102. Resolution of authorization.
For the exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter, a county shall authorize same by resolution adopted by a majority of the county legislative body or other governing body. Such resolution shall provide for the exercise of such powers by either: Some agency of the county already in existence; A public works department to be created; or A board established as provided in § 5-16-103. Acts 1961, ch. 166, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 5-1602.
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