Tennessee § 8-8-604 - Reports — Testing.
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§ 8-8-604. Reports — Testing.
The sheriff shall keep the board informed by periodic reports of the employment needs of the office. The board shall as often as necessary conduct tests to establish lists of persons eligible for the various positions. Such tests shall be public, competitive and open to all persons who may be appointed under the criteria set by the commission. Such criteria may set limitations on residency, age, health, habits, moral character, and other necessary prerequisites for the performance of the duties of the positions. Acts 1993, ch. 53, § 4.
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-604 cover?
Section 8-8-604 ("Reports — Testing.") 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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