The governor shall have power, and it shall be the governor's duty, whenever the governor has knowledge that reasonable grounds exist for the proceedings authorized by this chapter against any state, county, or municipal officer, to direct the attorney general and reporter, or district attorney general, or county attorney, or city attorney, as the case may be, to institute and prosecute the same against the offending officer.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 47 - Removal of Officers
§ 8-47-101. Officers Subject to Removal — Grounds
§ 8-47-102. Institution by Prosecuting Attorneys on Own Initiative
§ 8-47-103. Investigation and Institution of Proceedings
§ 8-47-104. Subpoena to Appear Before Prosecuting Attorney
§ 8-47-105. Testimony Before Prosecuting Attorneys
§ 8-47-106. Disobedience to Attorney's Subpoena
§ 8-47-107. Self-Incrimination Privilege Unavailable — Immunity From Prosecution
§ 8-47-108. Filing of Complaint on Direction of Governor
§ 8-47-109. Governor's Duty to Direct Prosecution
§ 8-47-110. Petition in Name of State — Filing by Relators
§ 8-47-111. Assistance to Prosecution by Relators
§ 8-47-112. Additional Counsel for Prosecution
§ 8-47-113. Form and Contents of Petition
§ 8-47-114. Summons — Time to Answer
§ 8-47-116. Suspension Pending Hearing — Filling of Vacancy
§ 8-47-117. Hearing on Suspension
§ 8-47-118. Application of Chancery Procedure
§ 8-47-120. Judgment of Ouster
§ 8-47-121. Restoration to Office — Salary During Suspension — Attorney Fees