The mayor has the power to suspend any officer for misconduct in office or neglect of duty, reporting the mayor's action, with reason for the action, in writing, to the next meeting of the town assembly, by whom final action shall be taken.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities
Chapter 81 - Sanitary Districts
§ 7-81-301. Filling of Vacancies
§ 7-81-302. Suspension of Officers
§ 7-81-303. Mayor — Enforcement of Ordinances
§ 7-81-304. Mayor Having Judicial Powers
§ 7-81-305. Mayor's Control of Finances
§ 7-81-306. Clerk as Acting Mayor