The department has the power and authority to establish by policy, rule or regulation provisions for prohibition of any conflict of interest that may occur within the department of children's services that may affect the constitutional rights of a child being served by the department of children's services. The department shall exercise this power and authority consistent with the provisions regarding conflicts of interest under title 12, chapter 4, part 1.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 5 - Department of Children's Services
§ 37-5-103. Chapter Definitions
§ 37-5-105. Powers and Duties of Commissioner
§ 37-5-108. Conflict of Interest
§ 37-5-116. Non-Discrimination
§ 37-5-117. Youth Service Officers — Qualifications
§ 37-5-120. Library Region — Creation
§ 37-5-126. Children's Mental Health Care — Development of Plan, Projects and Programs
§ 37-5-129. Review of New Departmental Policies
§ 37-5-130. Cessation of Operations — Permanent Education Records