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Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-101 Commission created — Regional representation
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(a) There is created a state commission to be known as the Tennessee arts commission, which consists of fifteen (15) members who are broadly representative of all fields of the performing, visual, and literary arts. The members must be citizens of this state who have demonstrated…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-102 Members — Tenure — Vacancies — Expenses — Officers
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(a) To stagger the terms of the newly appointed commission members, initial appointments must be made as follows:(1) The governor shall appoint:(A) Members from the first, second, and third United States congressional districts for initial terms of three (3) years, which expire o…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-103 Executive director — Staff — Advisory panels
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(a) The governor shall appoint an executive director for the Tennessee arts commission. The executive director shall have broad experience in art agency management. Prior to appointing the executive director, the governor shall request that the Tennessee arts commission conduct a…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-104 Duties and objectives
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(1) The duties and objectives of the commission are to:(1) Stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing, visual and literary arts and public interest and participation therein;(2) Encourage participation in, appreciation of, and educat…