Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-409

Powers and duties of board

Year: 2026Length: 426 words
The board as a body shall: (1) Adopt and amend rules and regulations for the administration of this part; (2) Make investigations concerning the enforcement and effect of this part and require observance of the rules and regulations made thereunder; (3) Hear and determine appeals and complaints respecting the administration of this part; (4) Establish and maintain a roster of all employees of the classified service and the office of the sheriff showing their position, rank, compensation and place of residence; (5) Ascertain and record the duties and responsibilities pertaining to all positions in the classified service and classify such positions in the manner hereinafter provided; (6) Except as otherwise provided in this part, formulate and hold competitive tests to determine the qualifications of persons who seek employment in any position, and as a result of such tests, establish employment lists of eligibles for the various positions; (7) Establish records of performance and a system of service ratings to be used to determine promotions, the order of layoffs and reemployment and for other purposes; (8) Keep any other such records as may be necessary for the proper administration of this part; and (9) Determine all fringe benefits to employees coming under this part. Acts 1974, ch. 751, §§ 9, 14; T.C.A., § 8-848. The board as a body shall: (1) Adopt and amend rules and regulations for the administration of this part; (2) Make investigations concerning the enforcement and effect of this part and require observance of the rules and regulations made thereunder; (3) Hear and determine appeals and complaints respecting the administration of this part; (4) Establish and maintain a roster of all employees of the classified service and the office of the sheriff showing their position, rank, compensation and place of residence; (5) Ascertain and record the duties and responsibilities pertaining to all positions in the classified service and classify such positions in the manner hereinafter provided; (6) Except as otherwise provided in this part, formulate and hold competitive tests to determine the qualifications of persons who seek employment in any position, and as a result of such tests, establish employment lists of eligibles for the various positions; (7) Establish records of performance and a system of service ratings to be used to determine promotions, the order of layoffs and reemployment and for other purposes; (8) Keep any other such records as may be necessary for the proper administration of this part; and (9) Determine all fringe benefits to employees coming under this part. Acts 1974, ch. 751, §§ 9, 14; T.C.A., § 8-848.
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