Each system of the authority shall operate independently of the others and shall be self-sustaining, except insofar as the board may by resolution combine any of the systems which, in the opinion of the board, shall be advisable and economical and which by the general laws of the state or any federal laws or any contracts or indentures are not required to be operated separately. Telecommunications service shall continue to be maintained as a separate division pursuant to § 7-36-107(a)(6).
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities
Chapter 36 - Municipal Energy Authority Act
§ 7-36-102. Chapter Definitions
§ 7-36-108. Independent Operation of Utility System
§ 7-36-116. Rights and Remedies of Bondholders
§ 7-36-117. Bond Not Debt of State, Municipality, or Other Political Subdivision of State
§ 7-36-122. Payments in Lieu of Taxes
§ 7-36-124. Investment of Funds
§ 7-36-125. Assets After Cessation of Existence of Authority
§ 7-36-126. Authority as Political Subdivision for Purposes of Regulation of Public Utilities
§ 7-36-127. Board as Governing Body for Purposes of Open Meetings Act
§ 7-36-128. Authority as Governmental Entity for Purposes of Governmental Tort Liability Act
§ 7-36-129. Authority as Public Agency for Purposes of Interlocal Cooperation Act
§ 7-36-131. Powers Conferred by Chapter Additional to Other Powers