An authority shall be deemed to be an instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions to provide for the public safety and welfare, and each such authority is authorized and empowered and has all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, excluding the power to levy and collect taxes. The powers include, but are not limited to, the following:
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates
Chapter 12 - Regional Jail Authority Act
§ 41-12-103. Purpose of Authority
§ 41-12-109. Powers of Authority
§ 41-12-110. Applicability of Statutory Requirements Regarding Jails and Jailers
§ 41-12-112. Powers of Creating or Participating Governmental Entities
§ 41-12-119. Authority as Governing Body
§ 41-12-120. Authority as Governmental Entity
§ 41-12-121. Authority as Public Agency
§ 41-12-122. Records Open to Public Inspection